alcohol and drug abuse

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 drug dependancy vs. drug addiction. I need to seperate the… Continue reading

Heroin Problem Getting Younger; Average Age of People Seeking Treatment at 26

Heroin problem getting younger; average age of people seeking treatment at 26

Filed under: drug abuse treatment

That's new," says Caleb Banta-Green, a research scientist at the University of Washington's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute. What's also new, he says, is how young the addicts are when they go into… Continue reading

Does Anyone Know a Hotline for Alcohol Abuse in the Family?

Question by Maddie S: Does anyone know a hotline for alcohol abuse in the family?
I wanna call someone about my mom.

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Answer by hilzychillzy
are you in school?
i think you can go to the councelors office and they have a phone number for you.

http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/crisis_hotlines.htm… Continue reading

What Effect Does Alcohol and Drug Abuse Have on Teenagers?

Question by : What effect does alcohol and drug abuse have on teenagers?
Consider the ways that alcohol and other drugs abuse affect the teenagers

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Answer by ceko
basically drop in school performances, grades, and unable to pay attention to certain matters, or think rationally….

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In House Drug Treatment Program in Florida for Juveniles?

Question by charlie12880: In house drug treatment program in florida for juveniles?
14 year old nephew needs drug, anger managment, and grief counsiling. Cant find anywhere for him to go.

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Answer by blevins2147
http://www.drug-rehabs.org/Florida-Tampa-drug-rehab-treatment.htm

try this they have a afe group of 12-17
maybe they can refer… Continue reading

Would Anyone Be Interested in Telling Their Drug Addiction Story for a Testimony on Our Website?

Question by DSS: Would anyone be interested in telling their drug addiction story for a testimony on our website?
Nothing tells it better than someone who has had the struggles with drug addiction. I would welcome your story and hope all is good with you now. If we use… Continue reading