Amanda Bynes Leaves UCLA Psych Ward for Malibu Rehab
She was originally being treated at a Ventura County facility before transferring to UCLA Medical Center at her mother's request because it's one of the best places for treatment in the country. And now, the 27-year-old checked into a Malibu rehab …
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Passages Malibu Marks National Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month
National Recovery Month happens every September, highlighting the year-round work of addiction treatment. Sponsored and promoted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the month is meant to place a positive …
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Malibu Horizon's Addiction Treatment Pioneer Dr. A.R. Mohammad Issues Stern …
MALIBU, CA–(Marketwired – Oct 8, 2013) – Dr. Akikur Mohammad, Founder of Malibu Horizon treatment center, recognized by many as one of the top inpatient rehab centers in California, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral …
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LA County audit finds failures in oversight of drug rehab clinics
Los Angeles County authorities have let problem drug rehabilitation providers run away with millions of dollars in public money and failed to follow through on threats to stop funding errant clinics, according to a new report by the county auditor …
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EPD investigating k drug treatment embezzlement; County service provider …
The Eureka Police Department is investigating allegations that someone embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from Alcohol Drug Care Services, leaving the organization on the brink of insolvency. ADCS, the county's largest provider of drug and alcohol …
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Florida Drug Rehab Facility Announces New Christian Treatment Program for …
Cornerstone Recovery Center, a drug and alcohol treatment center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, proudly announces the addition of a Christian treatment program to its recovery services. Reverend Charlotte Day joins Cornerstone Recovery Center as the …
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Question by A: How to live without Adderall?
Sorry for making this long. But if anyone reads this I appreciate you taking the time. Basically, I have extreme treatment resistant depression. (Suicidal, no motivation, couldn’t even get out of bed every day, just wanted to die). Years of taking practically every antidepressant did nothing for me. (I honestly believe they’re just placebos). Eventually I was prescribed Adderall as an add on to my antidepressant. It was a blessing. It makes me happy, confident, motivated, clear headed, better at everything, and energetic. It is the only thing that has ever helped. All the therapy, antidepressants and mood stabilizers in the world couldn’t help me. 2 weeks after being prescribed Adderall my life completely turned around. (Found a job, stopped abusing drugs, all my problems went away and I feel on top of the world). But I don’t want to take Adderall for the rest of my life. I know it can be a terrible drug and i’m well aware of the long term effects. But I don’t know how I can live and function without it. I fear i’ll lose my job, get really depressed, lose my friends, and won’t be able to do anything if I get off of it. Everyone says I’m doing so much better now. But I know it’s not me, it’s speed. I hope that this changed perspective can stick with me after I stop taking it and that the medicine will change my personality permanently for the better or that I’ll become used to thinking this way and it will become part of me. But I don’t know if it will. All I know is that I can’t take this forever. But I can’t live without it. I don’t know what to do and can’t see any other options. Please help. Any serious advice is appreciated. (And please no “You need rehab.” etc.) I don’t have drug issues. I have mental issues.

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Answer by Molly
Go the natural route. Herbs, vitamins, healthy foods. Herbs like St. John’s Wort and Niacin. It can’t hurt to try it. Here’s a link that goes more in-depth about this. Hope everything works out in the end.

Answer by petrof_skinsky
That’s great that you found something that works!

Dd you discuss all this with the prescribing doctor? Your fears and concerns? Can they give you an idea of how long you’ll need to be on it?

I can relate to what you’re saying. I am on several psych meds and know they could be adversely affecting my inner organs. But, for me, it is worth feeling well than becoming concerned with side effects that may never happen.

Long–term methadone use is form of 'State-sponsored social control'
However, Ms Crawley said it was inevitable that people would become trapped in a negative cycle if prescribed a heavy, heroin-like drug long-term by the State for the full span of their adult lives. “It's basically saying 'you will go this far, but no …
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Drug Rehab For Women Highlights the Importance of Gender-Specific Treatment …
Gender-specific treatment can be effective, but like all long-term treatment programs it does take time. Women should commit to an alcohol or drug rehab treatment program from start to finish, and may even need to transition to a part-time program …
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Drug Rehab Center Cleveland Designs New Programs to Treat Alcohol Abuse
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Novus Detox Comments on Recent Study: War Against Drugs Failing; New …
Despite the manpower being used to curb rampant drug abuse, a recent study shows that illegal drugs are still more accessible than ever before. Novus Medical Detox, one of the only Florida-based detox centers serving high-dosage drug abuse patients, …
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New Orleans LA Drug Detox Center Announces No Charge Drug & Alcohol …
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Narconon Freedom Center Celebrates Eight Years Turning Hopeless Into …
The Narconon program is a holistic drug-free rehab program. The drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility also provides drug prevention education to schools and community outreach programs. For drug education in your school or community, contact the …
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Drug Rehab Center Hatboro's New Treatments Promote Health and Wellness
Patients at Drug Rehab Center Hatboro are also invited to take part in other forms of exercise. Nutritional programs are also available at Drug Rehab Center Hatboro, and can even prove helpful in treating preexisting medical ailments in some cases …
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