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Help in NW Indiana for Son Who’s Depressed and Self Medicates?

Question by dede: Help in NW Indiana for son who’s depressed and self medicates?
Is there any other place in NW IN that has a good dual diagnosis program? He has been clean for four months but is depressed and ready to relaspe.(cocaine and/or heroin was what he used to self medicate.)Has low self-esteem, doesn’t care about anything,carries alot of guilt, and shame for things he’s done to self medicate. Newlywed since May/wonderful girl, new… Continue reading

Consequences and Benefits of Drugs?

Question by Ice: Consequences AND Benefits of Drugs?
I need help with a Writing Assignment so I need Your opinion/knowledge on the following!

Consequences, benefits and truth about alcohol and and drug use
Alcohol abuse recovery
Define and explain ethics, integrity, and honesty
How would you help a friend with a drug or alcohol problem?

This is for my Juvenile Diversion and Education Proposal Program

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Best answer:

Answer by Jacob… Continue reading

Drug Rehab Treatment?

Question by booyah-baby: Drug rehab treatment?
Does anyone know how much it costs for drug treatment programs?

Best answer:

Answer by BDOGG
VERY EXPENSIVE FOR INPATIENT IN USA. 1000+ AT LEAST

Answer by htowninsomniac
Of course, this can vary wildly based on your location, the kind of drug and the provider. But here’s a quote:

“The average cost for treatment of alcohol or drug abuse in outpatient facilities was an estimated $ 1,433… Continue reading

Drugaddicted Health Workers Pose a Risk

Drugaddicted health workers pose a risk
More than 100,000 doctors, nurses, technicians and other health professionals across the country struggle with drug abuse or addiction, according to a USA Today examination of government data. Often falling victim to narcotics these practitioners …
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Official: Recovering drug addicts should speak up
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The president's top adviser on drug policy urged those recovering from drug addiction to… Continue reading

New Substance Abuse Program Helps Rehab Female Offenders

New Substance Abuse Program Helps Rehab Female Offenders — CDCR launched a new “Trauma Informed Substance Abuse Treatment” Program this year for women at the Leo Chesney Community Correctional Facility. These were th…


Twice as many men get substance abuse treatment as women
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Twice as many men age 18 and older — 1.2 million — entered substance abuse treatment facilities in 2011, compared to about 609,000 females. A report by the Substance… Continue reading

Dr Phil Show Anorexic & Drug Addicted 28 2 2013

Dr Phil Show Anorexic & Drug Addicted 28 2 2013 — health,cancer, Be on the Show,talkin,talk show,Obsessed,Life Strategies,Parenting,Relationships,Self Matters, Weight,Ask Dr. Phil,Dr. Phil House,Therapist,Te…


Faces of drug arrests: New anti-drug campaign shows mug shots of addicts over
A new anti-drug campaign called, “More Than Meth: Faces of Drug Arrests,” is gaining national attention for its startling imagery illustrating the physical decline of drug users over time, as evidenced in their mug shots. The… Continue reading