is drug addiction a sign of mental illness?
Question by onesickchick: is drug addiction a sign of mental illness?
i say yes but my friend says no. i think the self destructive nature of addiction is a sure indicator of mental illness.
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Answer by araveugnitsuga
Maybe but remember that adiction isn”t easily controlled so the person may have been normal but pushed to it by group pressure. so depends of how the person was before. If he was easily controlled adiction controls him, if he was a correct person he may resist it and be saved
Answer by garyomega
Drug addiction IS a mental illness in and of itself.
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Where do i find out about how to open a drug rehabilitation center in NYC?
Question by shawnshawn: Where do i find out about how to open a drug rehabilitation center in NYC?
Is it government funded or not… anything anyone can give me would help… Thank you.
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Answer by picassogone
Here is how William Benitez started his in NYC…if you go to this site, you can ask them how you can open up a drug rehab, or at least start you in the right direction. I hope this helps. (At the bottom is a site that can help you get started on having your own drug rehab center.)
How did the Narconon program start?
Narconon was founded in 1966 by William Benitez, a heroin addict who was incarcerated in the Arizona State Prison for a long series of drug-related crimes. Benitez wanted to resolve his addiction and through his personal research into workable techniques to kick drugs ran into a book called Fundamentals of Thought, written by American author and humanitarian L.Ron Hubbard. Benitez was able to glean principals out these writings by Mr. Hubbard to improve his ability to communicate about, face up to, and resolve basic life problems that had contributed to his drug addiction and held it in place for many years. Impressed with the effectiveness of this information as it related to drug addiction, Benitez formed an alliance with Mr. Hubbard and developed a workable drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that would free people from drug addiction without the use of substitute drugs or medications. Benitez formed the Narconon organization and Mr. Hubbard continued and shared his research and developments in the drug rehab field. Narconon now has over 30 drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in 11 different countries.
http://www.stopaddiction.com/narconon-program/narconon-arrowhead/
I also found this:
Starting/Running Your Own Narconon Center
Opening A Successful Narconon Center
Running An Effective Narconon Center
Website:
http://www.narconon.org/bookstore/running-drug-rehab.html
Answer by wildhair
depends on the type of clinic. What is your client base? Is it the lofty and wealthy or is it the really poor? When aiming a healthcare center whether you get govnt funding depends on whether the people you’re treating can afford the treatment or not. You will also have to have clinical/medical staff certified not just in counseling but also in substance abuse. Are you going to work with insurance companies? If so, find out which ones require what specific licenses to be accepted into the insurance. Some companies will not approve a simple LCSW for treating patients in NYS. You will also have to have proof to the saftey inspector on how you expect to preserve the immediate and physical saftey of all personnel should eg: a fire break out. Also as a clinic, you will need to present a structured program as to how your plan to walk the clients through and WHAT the rehab process will be. Is your center going to bed people or is it going to be a day treatment center. If you are going to have people stay over night or for a few days, you will need to be able to provide health care professional availability 24 hours (insurance/legal reasons). You will need a staff to keep patient records and EVERYONE working will have to be trained on HIPAA laws and patient rights.
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I am about to start outpatient treatment for drug addiction, how do I tell my family?
Question by anonymous tipster: I am about to start outpatient treatment for drug addiction, how do I tell my family?
I have been addicted to painkillers for over three years now, and recently it has taken complete and total control of my life. Everyday is surrounded by obtaining drugs and doing them. That is all that matters. I have lost all of my money and belongings and just want to get my life back on track.
I have decided Monday morning I am starting an outpatient treatment program to try and remain sober. I told my wonderful girlfriend and she couldn’t be happier, I am so lucky to have such a supporting woman in my life. I have kept this to myself and no one knows my addiction other then her and my dealer. I would love to tell my familty to get their support, but my family isn’t too supportive.
I feel that if I told my family they would look down on me. I don’t have the best relationship with my parents and I feel and know that they will just put me down. I want to tell them and really do need their support to recover completely. I just don’t know how to tell them?
Anyone ever gone through this, what would you suggest? Thanks.
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Answer by George
Don’t tell them yet. Part of your treatment will be to provide support for you during this time. Wait until you have that support first. Then bring up the problem in the treatment group. This is a common problem that others will be struggling with, and you can handle it better when you have support from a group like that. This is a decision you don’t need to make right now.
Answer by Captainscar
you said they arent supportive, are you sure you should tell them?
im only saying this because some families can be really cruel, and seeing as you are in a delicate place now maybe you should wait until you feel more stronger mentally and physically and feel you can face them.
Or if you really do like their support, how about you tell one family member that you trust the most and with that person tell the rest of the family. you would be testing the grounds and would have the support of that family member when telling the rest, which would be easier on you and very helpful.
Goodluck and congrats for facing your demons!!
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Drug Questions?
Question by Kat: Drug Questions?
I was doing my health homework and came to some questions I couldn’t find in the texbook after I looked for them like a billion times. Well, here are the questions-
-________violence is violence toward a family memeber
-a psychoactive gas inhaled to produce euphoria
-a confidential telephone service
-a legal narcotic given to drug addicts to block withdrawal symptons
-any use of an illegal drug or misuse of a legal drug
-reduced sensitivity to a drug
I will really appreciate it if you helped me.
Thanks.
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Answer by Sarah
domestic violence…
i don’t know the rest
hope i helped
Answer by slowfreak
1. domestic violence
2. ??
3. ??
4. methadone
5. drug abuse
6. tolerance
hope this helps some.
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I have a Rehab Question?
Question by Nicole: I have a Rehab Question?
I am a 24 year old woman who has battled with drug and alcohol addiction for about 7 years. I have gotten in some trouble with the law (DUI and possension of various drugs) over the last year. I have finally agreed to go into a rehabilitation center ( I live outside of Chicago) and I am having trouble finding places that best suite me. I have tried out patient therapy and counseling over the years but they don’t really seem to help me. My family wants to get me into a sober living facility but I am not exactly sure what I am looking for. Is there any website or phone number I can call to help better figure out what would work best for me. Any suggestions will help. Thank you
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Answer by just wondering
I live outside of Chicago also and found that their rehab centers are not really up to standard . Everywhere I came to contact with was mostly mental health places first that had substance abuse programs but not the other way around . I ended up going to a wonderful place Brighton Hospital in Michigan . It’s about a 5 hour drive but it was worth it . You get away from everything for a bit and just work on yourself . My brother ended up going also and it saved his life .Sober living should really come after inpatient care . Good luck 🙂
Answer by Lilith
Why don’t you make an appointment with your family doctor and go in and ask him/her for some recommendations of facilities in Your area. You can discuss any particular concerns about certain aspects of the Program you need with your doctor and hopeful he/she will be able to help you narrow down y9our options. That is what my loved on did and he has been clean and sober for 4 1/2 yrs. Gook luck.
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