substance abuse

How to Force Someone With Mental Health Issues Into Treatment?

Question by Mike Stankiewicz: How to force someone with mental health issues into treatment?
I believe a close friend of mine may be suffering from schizophrenia. She doesn’t believe anything is wrong, but is on the verge of losing her two children permanently. She is currently involved with social services,… Continue reading →

Need a List of Drug-Alcohol Centers in Charlotte North Carolina?

Question by philmarie333: need a list of drug-alcohol centers in charlotte north carolina?

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Answer by BradAusmusIsHot!
Looking for drug rehab and treatment centers in Charlotte , North Carolina? Please call 1-800-876-6378

North Carolina
Pavillon International Treatment and Renewal Center Mill Spring, NC
Recovery Ventures Western North Carolina
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What’s the Difference Between Addiction and Disease?

Question by Terry S: What’s the difference between addiction and disease?
Specifically, I’m talking about alcohol and drugs. An alcoholic is said to have a disease. People who have problems with illicit drugs like cocaine, marijuana, heroin, etc, and even legal drugs like pain killers are said to be addicts.… Continue reading →

Looking for an Alcohol Treatment Center Boston?

Looking for an alcohol treatment center Boston? – If you are in Boston, watch this video on an alcohol treatment center. Our revered facilities have counseling for co-occurring drug abuse and mental illness….


 

Obesity as a disease: Implications for treatment and reimbursement
Weight loss drugs are excluded under Medicare… Continue reading →

Eating Disorder & Substance Abuse Rehab – Fairwinds Treatment Center

Eating Disorder & Substance Abuse Rehab – Fairwinds Treatment Center – Seeking treatment for an addication or eating disorder can be a heartbreaking experience. Whether it be for yourself or loved one, finding the right treatmen…


 

Looking at intersections of class, race and gender in substance abuse and …… Continue reading →

I Quit Using Drugs 10 Years Ago. Do I Need Relapse Over and Over Again in Order to Be Considered an Addict?

Question by jlarsen4: I quit using drugs 10 years ago. Do I need relapse over and over again in order to be considered an addict?
I quit using drugs the first time I really tried which was over 10 years ago. I have several addict friends who question whether or… Continue reading →