Archive for the ‘Substance Abuse’ Category

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Question by bklyn2345: marijuana addiction?
for some reason i think im addicted to marijuana..but i heard it wasnt addicting so it might just be me…i used to only smoke it every once in a while with my friends…now i smoke it always everyday before school…after school…and before bed…and aton on the weekends…how can i cut back…i dont want to stop because i love it but i dont want to be out of control

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Answer by Maniaka
The only way u can be addcited to marihuana is by “mental addiction” it means that u boddy dont ask for it , but u are constantly thinking about it, and cant have a day go without it……. i dont think u are addicted to it… u just like it and enjoy it……. but to prove ur self… just dont do it.. for a day u’ll see

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No Shortage of Shorts at REEL Recovery Film Festival
SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — San Rafael-based Alcohol Justice and Studio City-based Writers In Treatment are pleased to announce that there will be no shortage of brilliant short films during the first REEL Recovery Film …
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Pataskala Alcoholism Treatment Helpline Aims to Assist Addicts in Recovery
LIGHTNING RELEASES 04/21/14 – The new Pataskala Alcoholism Treatment Helpline offers a dependable resource for anyone who needs help finding a drug and alcohol recovery facility. For those in Pataskala, OH who struggle with a hazardous substance …
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More Alcohol Recovery Information…

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Question by iRock: alcohol abuse??? ?
what signs should parents, teachers, and peers look for in a person who may be abusing a substance?

TY!!!

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Answer by ?Niki
Here’s a list of signs and symptoms that you can look for in people that are using drugs. You can also substitute alcohol in most situations. =)

* Continuing to use drugs even though you have health problems that are affected or caused by your drug use
* Irritability, anger, hostility, fatigue, agitation, anxiety, depression, psychosis (seeing or hearing things that are not there), lack of coordination, difficulty concentrating
* Paying bills late, collection agencies calling, inability to keep track of your money
* Being arrested, doing things that you would normally not do, such as stealing to obtain drugs
* Continuing to use drugs even though you realize your job or education is in jeopardy
* Missing work or school, or going in late due to drug use
* Feeling annoyed when other people comment on, or criticize your use of drugs
* Feeling remorse or guilt after using drugs
* Associating with questionable acquaintances or frequenting out of the ordinary locations to purchase or use drugs
* Scheduling your day around using drugs
* Focusing recreational activities around obtaining drugs, using drugs, or recovering from drug use
* Using drugs when alone

by Christiana Care

Question by ILoveMySteelers: Does a work place have to have a policy in order to drug test you?
i work at a nursing home and i just started a month ago.. i didn’t have to take a drug test during my interview, which i thought was weird since i’d be worki
i’m still in my 90 probation period until january..
i read the handbook and there is absolutely nothing in there that says anything about drugs..
a lot of people are saying they won’t take the drug test b/c they can sue the nursing home b/c there has to be a valid policy in order to do test us and there isn’t one.. it wasn’t even mentioned during my interview, orientation, or any papers i signed..

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Child abuse affects 1 in 3 Canadian adults, mental health study indicates
Mental conditions included having suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide, and drug abuse or dependence. Respondents also said whether they were diagnosed with a mental disorder, or a long-term health condition diagnosed by a health professional that …
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SalusCare to Offer Screenings in Cape Coral
April 28, SalusCare, Inc., the region's leading provider of treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, will begin offering screenings for first-time, non-emergency patients at its Cape Coral office at 1105 Cultural Park Blvd. The …
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In My Opinion: Integration should be future of health care
While we have come a long way in the past 50 years and made significant advances in both our understanding and treatment of mental illness and substance-abuse disorders, we know there is more that can be done to improve the lives of the over 45 million …
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Question by annmarie n: What are drug interventions for?
And what are intervention specialists?

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Answer by aja 3xs
Drug interventions may be done for a variety of reasons. The common main goal is to get the addict to acquiesce to getting treatment for his addiction. For the government of some, drug interventions can be used as a strategy to tackle drugs and reduce the crime rate. Intervention specialists are those who facilitate the interventions. They form a meeting with the patient as well as the patient’s family members and close friends, and try to convince the patient to get himself treated. This can also pave the way to the family members and friends’ acceptance of the situation and help them deal with the ordeal of having a loved one go through all that is to come.