Is Alcoholism a Disease?
Question by Leah K: Is alcoholism a disease?
Some say it is a disease. It’s the only disease where all you need to do is stop putting a specific substance into your body! My father had a real disease, cancer. Boy I sure wish he could have cured his… Continue reading
Cocaine Addiction Study Reveals Targets for Treatment
Cocaine Addiction Study Reveals Targets for Treatment
Filed under: drug addiction treatment statistics
She hopes that government approval of new drugs for these other diseases would eventually make the drugs available for clinical trials to study their effects on cocaine addiction. Szumlinski cited statistics, calculated by scientists M.K. Bird and… Continue reading
How Effective Are Substance Abuse Treatments?
Question by scarlet j: How effective are substance abuse treatments?
I have recently convinced my husband to undergo a substance abuse treatment, and now I am searching for an addiction center that will fit him. But just a few days ago, a friend of mine called me, and said… 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.
Best answer:
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
How Do You Handle a Family Member Trying to Commit Suicide?
Question by *TiNK*: how do you handle a family member trying to commit suicide?
I don’t really want to give out too much information about it, but my mother tried to commit suicide by overdose friday night. she od’d on pills and went drunk driving (she has a history… Continue reading
Can Anyone Tell Me How I Can Find Addiction Treatment Centers in Freeport, Maine?
Question by ariana 3xt: Can anyone tell me how I can find addiction treatment centers in Freeport, Maine?
My uncle, whom I had always been close to, has gotten himself involved in drugs. He used to be so placid and agreeable, but lately it’s been like I don’t even… Continue reading