Forum in Mass. held to combat heroin spike
Forum in Mass. held to combat heroin spike
Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter said overdoses and admissions to treatment centers have nearly doubled since 2007. He said addiction to prescription painkillers, and the low cost and accessibility of heroin is at the core of the epidemic …
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Rodman out of rehab: 'I'm not an alcoholic'
Dennis Rodman checked into an alcohol-rehabilitation center to reevaluate his life, not give up drinking. "I needed to decompress from all the things I was going through," Rodman said Friday by phone from Miami. "I was trying to get this game going and …
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Wis. Assembly OKs 2 more heroin bills
John Nygren, says faster sanctions would help heroin addicts get treatment center. The other measure would require state health officials to create regional opiate treatment centers in underserved areas. Nygren wrote that bill, too. The Assembly passed …
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Linking Sexual Shame and Addiction
Linking Sexual Shame and Addiction
For the luckless kids in these and similar family-attachment situations, the process of self-medicating typically involves alcohol and/or either prescription or illicit drugs. That said, many such … In fact, very few substance abuse or behavioral …
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Massachusetts Law Would Allow Access to Addiction Treatment
Massachusetts Law Would Allow Access to Addiction Treatment. Passages Malibu comments on new legislation that makes treatment easier to obtain for nonviolent criminals. Share on Twitter … “For nonviolent offenders, treatment should always be an …
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Two flat tires can't keep drunk man from driving or going to jail: North …
He was also cited for driving left of center, driving an unsafe vehicle (two flat tires) and open container. The man had a previous … The man was cited for driving under suspension, contempt of court, drug abuse and drug paraphernalia possession …
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Why do I need drug rehab?
Question by Jessie J: Why do I need drug rehab?
I have been a drug user for a year and I haven’t told anyone about it. And if I do decide to get myself into a drug rehab, I would like to do it without anyone having to push me. I would like to learn about drug rehab – what it does, what the treatments are and where I can find one in Florida. Got any ideas?
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Answer by Michael A
yep. by all means go in and give ’em a try. but it didn’t work with me.
edit: get your motor running and don’t start me up because I never stop. Peace.
Answer by bill l
been in a couple.Clean and sober now for 2 years.Bottom line,go to an N.A. meeting,they will help you out.If you don’t wanna see people to start…call Narcotics anonymous hot line…Good luck.
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Senate bill aims to expand drug-abuse treatment
"There are significant issues with bed/slot capacity," said Reynolds of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, referring to available spots in hospitals and treatment centers for people in need of rehabilitation. "With reimbursement …
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Millville chamber lunch set for next week
… a private drug and alcohol treatment center and detoxification program. It operates five behavioral health facilities in the northeastern United States and has its main rehab facility in Upper Deerfield. Mulrain will discuss how alcohol misuse is …
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Despite legalization, Colorado cops ask for more money for marijuana …
But Colorado police chiefs want a piece of the estimated $ 133 million tax revenue that legal pot sales are expected to generate. Gov. John Hickenlooper earmarked the bulk of those funds for drug rehab and education efforts. Only $ 3 million is proposed …
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What to do when you have nephews with drug addicted parents?
Question by chicadulce1977: What to do when you have nephews with drug addicted parents?
I have two nephews and my brother is a rehab drug addict but with a minor mental issue and a wife that still has a drug issue, What should I do to help the problem? I have children of my own and I love my brother but I don’t want to hurt anyone and I’m all alone with this problem I worry about my nephews. I want to help they live in NJ and I live Phx. What do I do?
My nephews are twins and they are 3 years old and yes I’m willing to take them and take care of them but I also want to take care of my brother who is 28 with a mental problem and a sister in law who is not willing to change her ways I’m just afraid that I will lose my nephews if the court decides to put them in foster care,I don’t have any addiction what so ever. I just enjoy life.
My sister in law is 43 years old has four other children that are not under her care I just want to make sure if I fight for my nephews I will be able to take them legally and not hurt anyone I love my brother and he is trying to be a great dad he has asked his wife to stop using drugs cause he has stopped and he is trying I’m trying to convince my brother to leave his wife and come to my home with the babies and I could help him here and watch over my nephews. Give your opinion about the details.
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Answer by tuffchevy86
Attempt to take costody of your nephews… or talk to your brother and see if you can take them for a while, while they sort out their drug issues, and let him know that you worry bout your nephews because they are still just kids, and they have forever to grow up and that you do not want them to go into drugs
Answer by ROB
child protective service. that will straighten em out. if that dont work nothing will.
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NFL: At 40, Terrell Owens believes he can still play in league
"You have so many guys with off-the-field problems, drug issues, alcohol problems and they're still given second chances and third chances. They're putting them in rehab and keeping them on the team. I never had those issues. It's disappointing." Owens …
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Police: NY doctor found dead amid pill mill probe
NEW YORK (AP) – A doctor targeted in an investigation of New York City medical clinics that authorities say dispensed millions of prescription painkillers to addicts and drug dealers was found dead of a suspected overdose on the very day state and …
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NY man arrested amid Hoffman probe seeks treatment
Saying that his heroin addiction was a major factor in his alleged crimes, Robert Vineberg asked for the case to go to a drug court designed to channel users to rehab instead of prison. "Mr. Vineberg is desirous of confronting and successfully dealing …
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