Substance abuse

Not-So-Quick Fix

Not-So-Quick Fix
Research conducted in the 1990s on the neurobiological roots of dependence found that drug use changes the brain's structure and function, leading the National Institute on Drug Abuse to define addiction as a brain disease. “We can actually see the …
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Can Physiatrists (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Treat Addictions?

Question by : Can physiatrists (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) treat addictions?
Addiction is a disease, and it is debilitating. And the sufferers need rehabilitation. But as far as I know, physiatrists don’t treat addiction. I want to know for sure is they do or don’t, and if… Continue reading

Springfield Salvation Army’s Recycled Textiles Help Fund Its Drug and Alcohol … – MassLive.com

Springfield Salvation Army’s recycled textiles help fund its drug and alcohol … – MassLive.com

Springfield Salvation Army's recycled textiles help fund its drug and alcohol
MassLive.com
Last year, the city-based organization recycled 2,019,294 pounds of textiles, earning $ 513,024 from their sale, which goes to support Salvation Army's adult… Continue reading

How Does the VA Help Veterans With Alcohol/drug Addictions…?

Question by marybuko: How does the VA help veterans with alcohol/drug addictions…?
…my next door neighbor is a Vietnam Vet and has a bad alcohol/drug addiction. He said the VA has sent him to drug rehabs, but he still has a substance abuse problem…and probably also has PTSD.… Continue reading

Springfield Salvation Army’s Recycled Textiles Help Fund Its Drug and Alcohol … – MassLive.com

Springfield Salvation Army’s recycled textiles help fund its drug and alcohol … – MassLive.com

Springfield Salvation Army's recycled textiles help fund its drug and alcohol
MassLive.com
Last year, the city-based organization recycled 2,019,294 pounds of textiles, earning $ 513,024 from their sale, which goes to support Salvation Army's adult… Continue reading

Springfield Salvation Army’s Recycled Textiles Help Fund Its Drug and Alcohol … – MassLive.com

Springfield Salvation Army’s recycled textiles help fund its drug and alcohol … – MassLive.com

Springfield Salvation Army's recycled textiles help fund its drug and alcohol
MassLive.com
Last year, the city-based organization recycled 2,019,294 pounds of textiles, earning $ 513,024 from their sale, which goes to support Salvation Army's adult… Continue reading