OD vs. Substance Abuse?
Question by Gracyn: OD vs. Substance Abuse?
Does one overdose qualify as “substance abuse”? Would the hospital see it that way? Would the patient be turned down for ‘treatments’ such as dialysis?
Thank you. (I know dialysis isn’t a treatment)
Best answer:
Answer by boo ?
Well when you abuse a substance, that means you’re not using it the way it is ment to be used (i.e. taking too much, addiction to it, etc..) Hospitals usually put an overdose with an attempted suicide if that was the intention of the overdose, but the individual will usually go through close evaluatation(s) first. When you hear the term ‘Substance Abuse’ most think of individuals who have been using illegal drugs (such as crack cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana etc..) However, that’s not always the case..
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Question by Maddie B: Why should marijuana be legalized?
Persuasive paper on legalizing marijuana. I need some reasonings
Best answer:
Answer by Aly
It doesn’t need to be. If it ever is legalized people will just abuse it. It should only be used for medical reasons. Like cancer.
Answer by J J
that should be easier then writing on supporting continued prosecution. try writing it the other way, the reasons to legalize with be clearer then.
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Is My Applicant for Foster Parenting a Current/former Drug User?
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