drugs and alcohol

Four Addiction Experts on Why Recovery and Abstinence Is a Lifelong Commitment

Four addiction experts on why recovery and abstinence is a lifelong commitment

Filed under: drug abuse recovery

Oscar-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman had been clean 23 years before the demons came calling again. Last spring, the actor went back to rehab to try to beat a heroin addiction. He detoxified at a facility on the East Coast for 10 days, apparently long … Read more on The Globe and Mail

 


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Why Do They Say “Drugs and Alcohol”?

Question by rocket: Why do they say “drugs and alcohol”?
Why do people think alcohol is not a drug? Actually, alcohol is much worse than marijuana or even LSD and Ecstasy. Still people think it’s something else. Just because it’s legal? Please, keep in mind that alcohol is a drug too.
Maybe lsd and ecstasy are worse than alcohol, but alcohol is much more addictive.
Actually, Wikipedia says LSD and Ecstasy have lesser physical harm than alcohol (and less addictive too). Only the effects are different of course.

Best answer:

Answer by itsirk m
I agree!

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New Substance Abuse Helpline Provides Addiction Treatment Information

Filed under: addiction rehab

LIGHTNING RELEASES 02-21/14 – Teenagers who struggle with substance abuse face unique challenges. When a young adult wants to stop using drugs and alcohol, it is often difficult for them to make a decision on where to receive help. There are a variety … Read more on Ticker Report

 

Harrison County Prevention Partnership Holds Community Drug Education

Harrison County Prevention Partnership Holds Community Drug Education

Filed under: warning signs of drug abuse

Prescription drug abuse is an ongoing problem not only in West Virginia but all across the United States. … The Harrison County Prevention Partnership Coalition is continuing its quest to educate the public about drug trends and warning signs. It … Read more on WBOY-TV

 

Heroin addiction: it can happen to anyone

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Is This a Drug to You?

Question by MiSs Staci: Is this a drug to you?
SAlvia divinorium. My fiancee just recently went to his friends house where they brought out Salvia. It is legal in 28 states, however, the only reason it is legal is because indians use it in their spiritual gatherings and the government cannot make it illegal. Will ya’ll please read this page and tell me whether you think it is a drug or not. Please be serious, I need help convincing him it is a drug. We have a 3 month old baby.

http://www.salvia-divinorum.com/salvia-faq-health.html
-it’s not very long-takes about 3 minutes.

“Recovery” Just Looking for Others Opinions on “Drug Addiction”?

Question by trish m: “Recovery” Just looking for others opinions on “drug addiction”?
how many of you believe that 12 step programs work? and how many of you know someone who has given up everything that matters for their drug of choice? Just sincere answers please…
You have pointed out one of the main things that needs to be there “willingness” good job!
I’m an addict in recovery (5yrs) and I know each person is different. some just quit,others use AA/NA, and then some need a combo of the AA and therapy… One thing that all addicts lack is the ability to cope with life on life’s terms. If an addict doesn’t learn to cope then they tend to just switch addictions… from drugs to others i.e. eating, gambleing, workaholic, thank you guys for your answers and I’ll give this question till the end of the day..

“Substance Abuse” and “issues” ?

Question by ninjagirlz: “Substance abuse” and “issues” ?
Why is it that it is said that all people who use “substances” have some sort of other issues, or that they use them to escape whatever their problems are ? Cant some people just use them occasionally because they like how they make them feel?? Just a thought.

Best answer:

Answer by JAMES A N
Not all substance users have severe emotional/mental issues. In fact, many people who do choose to use a substance don’t become addicted and develop problematic tendencies. People do refer to this though because a large population of drug users get high for the sole reason of escaping reality, depression, physical pain or other underlying mental conditions.

Philip Seymour Hoffman Addicted to Heroin, Oxycontin Before Death; Allegedly

Philip Seymour Hoffman Addicted To Heroin, Oxycontin Before Death; Allegedly

Filed under: substance addiction

While Hoffman had previously been open about his drug addiction, even attending rehab last May for substance abuse, the insider claims that the longtime actor's addictions escalated in recent months, with him spending up to $ 10,000 per month on drugs. Read more on International Business Times

 


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I Have a Few Questions for a Paper on Drug Abuse. Please Help.?

Question by brittany m: I have a few questions for a paper on Drug Abuse. Please help.?
How do people behave when they are addicted to drugs?
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What are the treatments for Drug Abuse?
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How do you prevent Drug Abuse?
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What is the origin of Drug Abuse? Who started it? Where did it come from?
I think it was the Sumerians but I’m not sure.
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Mom Who Smokes and Drinks Around Her Toddler – Child Abuse?

Question by Chelsea A: Mom who smokes and drinks around her toddler – child abuse?
My best friend (not anymore) of 12 years recently moved out of my apartment (where she had a bedroom with a crib) to her mother’s apartment where she and the 16 month old sleep on a leather sofa in the living room. Mom smokes weed and cigarettes, gets drunk often, takes esctacy (a street drug – mdma…) and any other prescription type pills she can get her hands on and spends her “child support” money, and her Welfare benefits on her habits – including new tattoos, drugs and alcohol. Is this considered child abuse? Should I report it? I live in Oregon.
In this apartment also lives her 17 year old little brother, her new best friend and her 2 year old daughter and her mom with her 24 year old boyfriend. All of whom participate in affore mentioned illicit activities.