Substance Abuse

When One Hears of Substance Abuse??? ?

Question by ChemStudent: When one hears of substance abuse??? ?
When one hears of substance abuse one immediately thinks of illicit or illegal drugs. However, mind altering substances are legally prevalent in our society with their use having a multitude of consequences. Use this forum to thoughtfully discuss the problems associated with them.

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The Greying Elephant in the Room: Substance Abuse and Older Adults

The Greying Elephant in the Room: Substance Abuse and Older Adults — Vignette with a social work intern and an older adult client from _The Greying Elephant in the Room: Substance Abuse and Older Adults_. Copyright 2009 NYU Sc…


Porter County Substance Abuse Council works for a drug-free Porter County
For the past 25 years, the Porter County Substance Abuse Council has made it their mission to reduce youth and adult substance abuse by assessing… Continue reading

I Want to Know Whether There Are Alcohol Rehabs in Derry, Pennsylvania That Will Also Treat Dual Diagnosis?

Question by deborah ti: I want to know whether there are alcohol rehabs in Derry, Pennsylvania that will also treat dual diagnosis?
Aside from being an alcohol addict, my sister also happens to be really depressed. I was just wondering whether there are alcohol rehabs that will accept her and treat her for both of her illnesses. Or would it be better to have her undergo substance abuse treatment first?

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PTSD & Substance Abuse: Overview & Treatment

PTSD & Substance Abuse: Overview & Treatment — Robyn Walser, of the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, addresses the issue of self-medication and substance abuse in returning OEF and OIF …


How Obamacare Is Changing Addiction Treatment Coverage
The federal government, for example, released final regulations in November concerning the ACA's requirements that mental health and substance abuse treatment receive equal footing with medical health care. More from The Fix: Neurofeedback: If It… Continue reading

A Mexican Woman Still Fears Deportation After Helping the US Bust Drug Traffickers

A Mexican woman still fears deportation after helping the US bust drug traffickers
A DEA agent and a border patrol officer stand next to some of the over 14 tons of marijuana seized after discovering a major cross-border drug tunnel linking warehouses in Otay Mesa industrial park and Tijuana, Mexico. Otay Mesa, California, November …
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Kentucky editorial roundup
When an award-winning movie star recently lost his battle… Continue reading

7 New Jersey Counties With Highest Drug Abuse Rate – Patch.com

7 New Jersey Counties With Highest Drug Abuse Rate – Patch.com

7 New Jersey Counties With Highest Drug Abuse Rate
Patch.com
As that list and this compilation show, drug abuse is no longer a scourge that's confined to the nation's crime-ridden areas. In some New Jersey counties, heroin abuse was a major factor in a steep increase in drug abuse cases over the past year. In

Drug Abuse – Google News

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