Substance Abuse

New Addiction Helpline in Chenango, NY Provides Substance Abuse Recovery

New Addiction Helpline in Chenango, NY Provides Substance Abuse Recovery
LIGHTNING RELEASES (4/8/2014) – The Alcoholism Treatment Chenango Helpline can be reached at (607) 235-5862 any time, day or night. It is specifically for the teenagers and young adults who are serious about overcoming their drug and alcohol …
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Helpline in Dobbs Ferry Aids in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Recovery
Will power is good to have, but unfortunately, for teens… Continue reading

America's Heroin Epidemic: Where to Find Help

America's Heroin Epidemic: Where to Find Help
NBC News' series "Hooked: America's Heroin Epidemic" (April 7-9) shows just how devastating drug abuse can be on individuals and families. If you or anyone you know is battling a substance abuse problem, the resources below can offer help.The U.S.
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Prescription drug abuse a problem in Texas
Beyond the always illegal drugs that come through back alley deals on street corners,… Continue reading

Substance Abuse Program for the Homeless Expands

Substance abuse program for the homeless expands
ARAD is the only organization offering week-long substance abuse treatment to homeless people in Amarillo. ARAD Program Director Roger Yoakum said the program is needed because substance abuse is a growing problem for our homeless population.
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Somerville officials hold substance abuse workshop April 8
The Somerville Health Department and the Somerville Office of Prevention, in cooperation with Teen Empowerment and… Continue reading

Mass. to Hold Prescription ‘Take Back Day’ to Curb Abuse – Boston.com

Mass. to hold prescription ‘Take Back Day’ to curb abuse – Boston.com

Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuse
Boston.com
More than 15 million people abuse prescription drugs, more than the combined number who reported abusing cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants and heroin, according to the advocacy organization Foundation for a Drug-Free World. The Centers for Disease …
Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug MassLive.com

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How to Fix Rehab: Expert Who Lost Son to Addiction Has a Plan – NBCNews.com

How to Fix Rehab: Expert Who Lost Son to Addiction Has a Plan – NBCNews.com

How to Fix Rehab: Expert Who Lost Son to Addiction Has a Plan
NBCNews.com
Editor's note: This story is part of a series, Hooked: America's Heroin Epidemic, that will be featured on NBC News from April 7-9. The call came on a Saturday, a day after Thomas McLellan told an auditorium of graduate students to rethink the science …… Continue reading

Are There Different Kinds of Therapists, Like That Specialize in Something?

Question by All Time Low?: Are there different kinds of therapists, like that specialize in something?
What kinds are there?

Best answer:

Answer by Steve
There are some that specialize in depression/anxiety. There are others that deal with sexual/pregnancy issues. There are some that do cognitive behaviour therapy, some that do psychoanalysis and some that do not much at all but sit in their chair and give you a bill!

Answer by aav
Yes. Child… Continue reading