Substance abuse

Despite Obamacare, a Gaping Hole in Addiction Treatment – USA TODAY

Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment – USA TODAY

Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
USA TODAY
The Affordable Care Act, which promises sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction, requires that treatment be offered to those who are newly… Continue reading

Working in a Drug Rehabilitation Center?

Question by slsmd85: working in a drug rehabilitation center?
how does a person go about working in a drug rehab center? Do you have to have some sort of license or certification? Also what positions are there in rehab centers?

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Answer by jannsody… Continue reading

Drug Addiction……..?

Question by matt b: Drug Addiction……..?
About two years ago I had back sugery. Long story short I have been addicted to pain killers since then. As soon as my doctor cut me off, i went straight to the streets. Its been ruining my life, and i’m… Continue reading

Heroin Abuse Steadily Rises in Utah, Officials Say

Heroin abuse steadily rises in Utah, officials say
SALT LAKE CITY — The number of heroin overdoses and those seeking treatment has steadily increased over the past 20 years, officials said Monday. In 1993 it was reported that about 2 percent of Utahns seeking addiction recovery treatment were using …… Continue reading

Addiction Treatment Locator – There Is No Cure for Alcoholism! Get Into Inpatient Treatment

Addiction Treatment Locator – There is no cure for alcoholism! Get into inpatient treatment — Queston: Is there a cure for alcoholism? The answer is definitively no. The bottom line is you have to work out your personal issues and adhere to abstinence…


America's Heroin Epidemic: Where to Find Help… Continue reading

Heroin Addicts Face Barriers to Treatment – Fox News

Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment – Fox News

Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
Fox News
As the ranks of heroin users rise, increasing numbers of addicts are looking for help but are failing to find it – because there are no beds in packed facilities, treatment is hugely… Continue reading