Does It Make More Sense to Put CHEMICALLY ADDICTED People in PRISON for POSSESSION or in REHAB?
Question by Bush is not conservative: Does it make more sense to put CHEMICALLY ADDICTED people in PRISON for POSSESSION or in REHAB?
Addiction is an illness. Narcotics abuse is an illness. Logically, the purchasing, possession and abuse of a drug by an addict is as much of a… Continue reading
Drug Treatment Programs in Florida for Felons: Illegally Used Prescription Medication Risks
Recently we have had several clients present for psychotherapy treatment who are court stipulated to a drug program because of drug charges. Of course this is no surprise. But what is surprising is the level of charges and the clients we are seeing. For example, one of our clients could… Continue reading
Prescription Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse: The Most Commonly Abused Classes of Prescription Drugs
Prescription drug abuse can be defined simply as anytime an individual takes a prescription drug for a non-medical purpose. This includes taking prescriptions that were not prescribed for you, taking prescriptions in a way other than how they were prescribed, and taking them for the experience or feeling that they… Continue reading
Drug Rehab Florida: Florida Drug Rehab Centers Have Their Work Cut Out for Them
A recent talk given by Bob Stutman, the former DEA special agent turned consultant who has been called an “S.O.B. on the side of the angels” by Boston Herald Magazine, and “One of our nations heroes” by Dan Rather, has spurred Lakeland, Florida residents into action to find a solution… Continue reading
Drug Abuse Michigan: Pain Pill Abuse
Drug abuse among teens is a major concern of parents, health providers, teachers, family, and peers. A problem once dealt more with drug abuse involving marijuana and alcohol is showing a disturbing shift towards drugs that can be found in the medicine cabinet.
Recently, there was a survey taken by… Continue reading
Where Can I Put My Mom Into a Free Rehab Program?
Question by Stealth: Where can I put my mom into a free rehab program?
Here’s the full story: My mother is an RN, very knowledgeable with prescription drugs and although she’s never had an addiction with anything drug related, she shows signs of hypochondria, somataform disorder and pretty darn… Continue reading