Substance abuse

Letters: Focus More on Addiction Treatment – Newsday

Letters: Focus more on addiction treatment – Newsday

Letters: Focus more on addiction treatment
Newsday
Newsday has had many articles on the opiate pill and heroin epidemic on Long Island ["Law would give addicts best chance at recovery," Editorial, March 10]. I am a mother of an addict in a… Continue reading

Substance Abuse Coverage Required, but Hardly Uniform

Substance abuse coverage required, but hardly uniform
Diane Schiraldi is a former client at Destination Hope outside the Fort Lauderdale facility. / Ana Zangroniz for USA TODAY Insurance plans that cover substance abuse treatment must provide the same level of care and cost sharing as they do for other medical… Continue reading

Has Anybody Tried Taking Campral to Help With Alcohol Cravings?

Question by Sophie: Has anybody tried taking Campral to help with alcohol cravings?
I talked to my doctor today about my drinking problem. I want to stop drinking, but I know it’s going to be hard. (I’ve tried before with no sucess) I asked her about medications to help me… Continue reading

Addicted to Drugs-No Insurance-What to Do?

Question by Jewel: Addicted to drugs-No insurance-What to do?
My niece is addicted to drugs and has no health insurance for rehab. We don’t know of any options for her. Any suggestions?

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Answer by Miz D
The Salvation Army runs some drug and alcohol addition rehab programs. Here’s… Continue reading

Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs

Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs
As a substance abuse counseling expert, I know the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported in 2012 that over 22.2 million persons aged 12 or older were classified with substance dependence or abuse. Overall, 17.7 million had …
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Addiction in Medication Drug Therapy?

Question by cerebro: addiction in medication drug therapy?
What are the cons in medication drug addiction therapy? Please include links to sources.

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Answer by The Directioner
What’s so bad about getting help with a problem?

Answer by Andrea K
I am currently on Methadone and have been for… Continue reading