substance abuse

Jenny: Beating Addiction at Habilitat Hawaii Long Term Substance Abuse Treatment Program


 

Jenny: Beating Addiction at Habilitat Hawaii Long Term Substance Abuse Treatment Program – Jenny came to Habilitat Hawaii Long Term Substance Abuse Treatment Center after nearly loosing her life to an overdose of heroin. Her life, at that point,… Continue reading

Help Lines and Websites for Drug Abuse?

Question by justlovely: Help Lines and Websites for Drug Abuse?
I’m doing a project on drugs and I need a bit of help. Does anyone know any hotlines in Ontario and websites to help people for drug abuse?
Thanks.… Continue reading

6/12/10: Governor Quinn Signs Law to Help Veterans With Addiction, Mental Health Disorders


 

6/12/10: Governor Quinn Signs Law To Help Veterans with Addiction, Mental Health Disorders – CHICAGO — June 12, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that creates the Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act. The new… Continue reading

Orange County Florida-Possession of Cocaine-Likely Sentence, Treatment Options?

Question by verie cherie: Orange County Florida-Possession of Cocaine-Likely sentence, treatment options?
A family member was arrested in O.C. Florida in April for possession of cocaine. He’s been in jail for almost a month. I believe this is likely… Continue reading

How Can I Find a Good Drug Treatment Program in Pensacola Florida?

Question by cassey w: how can i find a good drug treatment program in pensacola florida?
i need a drug treatment program for my sister who wants to quit using but no detox facilities or any programs where you… Continue reading

What Is a Definition of a “Drug Additiction” vs. a “Drug Dependancy.”?

Question by Spanky: What is a definition of a “drug additiction” vs. a “drug dependancy.”?
Diabetics may be drug dependant on insuline for good health, but they are not “addicts” Can someone place into words a good definition of… Continue reading

Addiction and the Brain – Drug or Alcohol Abuse Is a Disease.


 

Addiction and the Brain – drug or alcohol abuse is a disease. – Tim Brunson, PhD, talks about how the brain works regarding addictions (alcohol, drug addiction). Why does your brain respond to repeated behavior? How can you use… Continue reading

Help for Parents of Troubled Kids


 

help for parents of troubled kids – Slide show demonstrating the hopes and dreams of young parents, the children turning to drugs, and the devastation their addiction leaves behind on the parents. All photos respectively came from creative commons… Continue reading

Does Anyone Know of a Drug Rehab Center in Kitts Hill, Ohio?

Question by Allison: Does anyone know of a drug rehab center in Kitts Hill, Ohio?
Hello! I’m Allison. I’m looking for a drug rehab center for my boyfriend. He has a problem with beanies – before I thought he… Continue reading

How to Help Change Laws to Help Childern Not Go Back Into Home With Family Abuse and Drug Abuse?

Question by tootsnpa: how to help change laws to help childern not go back into home with family abuse and drug abuse?
I HAVE BEEN IN COURT FOR 2 YEARS TO HELP MY NEPHEW, BUT THE SYSTEM KEEPS DOING… Continue reading