Substance abuse

GOP Gov. Rick Scott Raising Big Bucks With Founder of Abusive Teen Boot

GOP Gov. Rick Scott Raising Big Bucks With Founder of Abusive Teen Boot
In the 17 years that it operated drug treatment centers, Straight Inc. was plagued by news reports and at least one civil suit claiming that its staff kidnapped its adult patients and mentally, physically, and sexually… Continue reading

Super Mom Let Life Get Away

Super Mom let life get away
Becky tried to self-detox herself from the medications, but found it made her too sick. Her husband was … To prove to her husband that she was ready to get help, Becky called a local hospital which she said referred her to a methadone… Continue reading

Can Drug Abuse Be Misdiagnosed as Mental Illness?

Question by momfour: Can drug abuse be misdiagnosed as mental illness?
My son was diagnosed as having schizo-affective disorder. He had been abusing cocaine and marijuana. He suffered a pyschotic break. Is it possible this was a result of the drug abuse and not mental illness?

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How Many Drug Addictions Start in Heavy Smoking? (10 Points)?

Question by Eva: How many drug addictions start in heavy smoking? (10 points)?
Most well-researched answer gets 10 points for best answer!

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Answer by Robert W
Here are a few links which marry smoking with increased chance of drug addiction. They all agree that teens who smoke are… Continue reading

The Health Care News – Middle Aged Responsible for Alcohol Admissions

The Health Care News – Middle Aged Responsible for Alcohol Admissions — http://www.healthinsurancegroup.co.uk/ This video highlights that the middle aged have higher dependencies on alcohol and substance abuse A recent analysis h…


Prescription drug abuse on the rise
Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing type of substance abuse in… Continue reading

Study Shows Mass. Teen Drug Use Rate Is Higher Than National Average

Study shows Mass. teen drug use rate is higher than national average
Teens in Massachusetts reported using illegal drugs at a rate that exceeds the national average, according to a recent federal study. The 2013 Behavioral Health Barometer, which the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently …
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