Archive for the ‘Substance Abuse’ Category

UVM not immune to cocaine
The “secret drug” of cocaine has grown in popularity around the Burlington area and within the UVM community. Cocaine use and distribution can lead to various negative health issues as well as prison time. UVM offers treatment options for addicted …
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America's New Drug Policy Landscape
A national survey by the Pew Research Center finds that 67% of Americans say that the government should focus more on providing treatment for those who use illegal drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Just 26% think the government's focus should be on …
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Medical emergency call leads to cocaine charges for truck driver
Turner was taken to Jasper County Hospital in Rensselaer for treatment. He was cited for operating with a controlled substance, possession of cocaine and possession of paraphernalia. A trooper completed an inspection of the driver and semitrailer …
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Outpatient Addiction Treatment for Primary Care — Modern Solutions — Outpatient Addiction Treatment for Primary Care — Modern Solutions Outpatient addiction programs are available from many addiction treatment centers and the…

Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment across US
NEW YORK — 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 expensive and insurance companies won't pay for …
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Opiate addiction crosses all sectors, Mass. Senate panel is told
Three to five parents come in each day with what he described as a "deer in the headlights" look, trying to commit their children for addiction treatment under Section 35. The addicts typically end up in Framingham State Prison or Bridgewater State …
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Nurse's license suspended for alleged drug abuse
PROVIDENCE,R.I. –The state health director has suspended the license of a registered nurse with a history of substance abuse after he failed a drug test and admitted to taking a dose from an old prescription of the opioid Tramadol. Arthur L. Demedeiros …
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Trial resumes in South Dakota death penalty case
The defense on Tuesday called its first witness, Dr. Eric Kutscher, a pharmacologist who interviewed McVay twice about his drug abuse. Kutscher in court said the dextromethorphan-based pills McVay took are widely known to induce hallucinations when …
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Lawsuit filed in Monroe County inmate's death
"Assignment of a registered professional nurse one year out of nursing school without medical-surgical experience to an intake medical/mental health/substance abuse assessment post without experienced supervision represents inadequate and …
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Nearly 4 Million Seriously Mentally Ill Still Without Insurance
… they become healthier and life expectancy increases, but in states that refuse to expand Medicaid, citizens will see their hopes dashed for a better life and better health.” The report gives state-by-state numbers of people with serious mental …
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Erin Henderson sober, eager for another chance in NFL
"Of course, that affects the ability to go out there and perform and be the best that you can be. But I'd been doing it for so long and … "I've learned that substance abuse is often a byproduct of different things," Henderson said. "For me, it was my …
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Question by tee: What are the best alcohol rehab centers?
I want to stop drinking. i’ve lost most of my family due to my alcoholic ways…ready for a change.

Best answer:

Answer by Sinbad
Go see Dr. Phil

Answer by Tink
The rehab doesn’t help you stop drinking.
The rehab keeps you from dying when you stop drinking.

If you are an alcoholic, you could go to an AA meeting.
However, I would speak to your physician about going to rehab.

Getting sober sucks – no one has fun at rehab, and you are usually only there a week. So don’t bother trying to find a nice place, and the “best place” doesn’t exist.

Good Luck

Beebe names 35 to state boards and commissions
Deborah Roy, Mountain Home, reappointed to the Arkansas HIV/AIDS Minority Task Force. Appointment expires Feb. 1, 2018. Connie Ryan, Jonesboro, to the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. Appointment expires Sept.
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'You just take it a day at a time': Newscaster Laurie Dhue gives keynote …
The agency offers free drug testing and counseling for teenagers and their families and sponsors many community programs, including outreach in Mobile and Baldwin schools. Awards were presented to Eileene McRae, who received the Marian Cranford …
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