substance abuse

Finding a Hobby After Quitting Drugs?

Question by athomewithkyle: Finding a hobby after quitting drugs?
I’m a 19 year old male who went away to college freshman year. Prior to going away, I found myself involved with alcohol and marijuana. I think I was led to this path after I tore my ACL playing baseball when… Continue reading →

Coconino County Jail Diversion Program Faces Shortfall

Coconino County jail diversion program faces shortfall
The program allows judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, substance abuse treatment specialists, probation officers and more to work together to support the offenders in dealing with substance abuse problems. Valdivia said that more than 600 people …
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Do Drugs Actually Cause Mental Problems, or Do People Who Already Have Personal Problems Turn to Drugs?

Question by : Do drugs actually cause mental problems, or do people who already have personal problems turn to drugs?
Chicken or the egg?

Best answer:

Answer by Brooke
It can be both. or a mixture of the two.

Answer by CaptainCrapsticks
Or it’s neither and the government is just… Continue reading →

County Leaders Hold Work Session on Drug Abuse

County leaders hold work session on drug abuse
Calvert Substance Abuse Director Dr. Roe Rodgers said her office always has a high volume of calls from individuals seeking assistance and referrals for battling opiate addictions. The limited funds of those … Evans reminded the commissioners that …
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Amphetamine Abuse (Strange Symptom)?

Question by lancee813: Amphetamine Abuse (strange symptom)?
I know someone (60 yrs. old) who was abusing dexadrine and then adderall for over a year, during this time I noticed that they were constantly humming this short tune, over and over and over again, all the time. This humming began around… Continue reading →

Why Do People Say Alcholism and Drug Abuse Is a Disorder?

Question by Breaking All The Rules!!: Why do people say alcholism and drug abuse is a disorder?
I am perfectly happy taking more pain killers then I should and drinking every now and then, but I’m happy. So why is being happy a disorder?? I don’t want to quit, I… Continue reading →