Gilbert Treatment Center Launches Program to Stop Prescription Drug Abuse
A Gilbert treatment center is announcing a new program geared toward eliminating prescription drug abuse within an individual is now available through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
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Question by abnjim5: Is Alcoholics Anonymous more effective than Cognitve Behavioral Therapy?
Much debate exists about which model is more effective in treating the problem of drug addiction. Some say AA is the only treatment that “works” while others choose the more human friendly non-religious CBT. AA uses rigid spiritual concepts based on their 12 steps and conducts their AA meetings on strict formats that were written seven decades ago. In AA “labels” like alcoholic are used which still holds a high degree of social stigmatism. Cognitive Behaviour programs like SMART (self-management and rehab treatment) sees substance abuse as a behaviour that can be changed, not a disease. CBT self-help methods are solidly based in comtemporary science and open discussions are encouraged. AA tells it members and “newcomers” that they need to find a higher power or god and relying on “self will” is bad and will lead to relapse.

If you were having problems with drugs, which would you choose for help, AA or CBT?

Best answer:

Answer by synchronicity915
I think it depends on the person.

Answer by dinoduos
AA is a bunch of BULLSH!T its nothing but a bunch of drunks leaning on each other trading one crutch for another you dont need them or a “higher power”its like another form of brainwashing

Price of Addiction: New opioid treatment can work wonders but there are limits …
Methadone is the best-known treatment for managing opioid addiction, both to heroin and prescription painkillers. But it's not the only one or even the most effective for many addicts. Another drug therapy — buprenorphine, which goes under the brand …
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HOWLEY: de Blasio daughter's drug abuse video is what's wrong with young …
De Blasio's daughter Chiara, 19, whose problems were shielded during the campaign while her father cut a popular commercial with her brother, admitted to drug abuse in a cloying Christmastime video that evoked sympathy for her “depression. … “When I …
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Richland company offers drug test kits to parents
Hospitals, government agencies and other companies in the region also provide drug-testing services, whether it's for work place safety or to treat addiction. Chapman-Rosa's sister Shannon Davari works for her, and she routinely kept a test kit at home …
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Question by zack5106: For Brian S., and your argument against same-sex marriage?
You said:
“You prove my point exactly. Many supporters of gay marriage are not even willing to consider someone else’s view. In contrast, homosexuality is a life style choice and should not be given special rights. While homosexuals may be born with homosexual tendencies, they still make an active decision to be gay. There are many other tendencies that people are born with such as alcoholism, drug addiction, etc., that people control and have choice over. These people don’t get special treatment or rights. This is just another tendency that people can embrace or ignore. All people are born with certain tendencies. We can’t begin giving rights to lifestyle choices or the list will never end.”

My only question to you, Brian. Notwithstanding the fact that we are all human and subject to lustful desires. Both Gay AND Straight.
But, let me ask. Is love truly a lifestyle choice, or a tendency?
If you fell in love with a girl, the kind of love thats super-human, super-natural, whos origin could only be found in the heavens above, the kind of love that you would die for someone. Would you call this a lifestyle choice, or an aberrant “tendency,” akin to alcoholism or drug abuse?
What gay people are looking for is acceptance and validity. That the love between two human souls, regardless of gender, is just as deep and just as valid as any love which ever existed between the proverbial “man and woman.”

Best answer:

Answer by Alexis
The entire issue is this simple:

The Constitution guarantees equal rights. The 14th Amendment spells this out specifically. Same-sex couples are having their Constitutionally-guaranteed equal rights ignored.

Period.

Answer by The Candy Man
Brian’s argument is full of inconsistent reasoning. He is not the moral compass of the world.

Question by Chantell L: What are some songs that are about drug addiction that have intense lyrics?
I’m doing an english essay and i have to have three sets of lyrics about drug addiction that i can write about. It would be great if there were some from different points of view, like some one who wants to stop, a mother or friend watching whats happening or some one who likes the thrills and thinks it’s a good thing etc….Thanks if you can help me out 🙂

Best answer:

Answer by Bud Light Girl
Cocaine by Eric Clapton.

Answer by Paul M
Cold Turkey – John Lennon
The Drugs Don’t Work – The Verve

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Question by EastBay925: Is it possible to be “addicted” to drugs in general, and not one specific substance?
First of all I’m 19, (A college student with a 3.7 GPA not a bum) & my whole life I’ve had what is in psycological terms a “Sensation Seeking Personality”, or a “Novelty Seeking Personality.” I enjoy adventure (I’ve traveled to 4 countries, including many unsafe zones where other travelers were terrified to go) and almost always value an experience rather than being able to focus on long term goals. I also have ADHD so I get bored easily, and need stimulation to be able to relax the mind and focus on college work.I’ve also had a difficult childhood with anxiety/depression in the past. Now that you know my background here is my situation.

I’ve never been addicted to any actual specific substance, but I am constantly seeking stimulation to improve my performance (tired of teachers saying I’m a troublemaker & parents losing hope in me despite effort), starting with overloading on caffiene daily for years now. When I tried Marijuana, it was like a miracle, I could finally relax for hours at a time doing homework instead of being overly active in this “office job” society. Tabacco relaxes me temporarily. I used to take ecstasy in early high school at school and whenever i did my teachers would congratulate my good behavior and quality work (it was actually raising my dopamine to a regular level). Cocaine (only done 3 times) stimulates me for an intense 30 minute study session (what would take me hours to do sober). Meth could help me stay on task for days and people would think its a change of heart for the best, but unfortunately it’s not. Keep in mind when sober (my whole life till 18 years old with a handful of exceptions) I am unproductive (in academic terms) and can be extremely impulsive and even aggressive.

I work part time and get checks of 100-190 every 2 weeks and I find that most if it goes for weed 4x a week, maybe a bottle of rum on a Friday, and etc. I also buy food but I never have any cash leftover.

Is this predictable of future addiction problems?

Best answer:

Answer by LaBlueEyes
To answer your question, Yes, it is possible to have an addictive personality.

Answer by Jordan
Yes it is possible. and if you are looking for help. You can read about Sober Living homes. This is very different from rehab facilities and I know just the place, my cousin went to Casa Nuevo Vida in L.A. and came out after 8mos. addicted-free 🙂

Carnegie company gives former convicts, recovering drug addicts a second …
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No easy answers for drug addiction
Drug addiction touches each and every one of us either through ourselves, a family member or a friend's family. For our family, it was … My sister asked me one day, "How do you live with yourself when your 'tough love' didn't work? What do you say to …
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Bill requires reporting of drug–addicted newborns
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio House bill would require hospitals to report the number of babies born addicted to drugs. The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/J51FiW ) reports its part of the Legislature's continuing efforts to get a handle on the state …
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Question by killer_of_the_dead: What does it mean when some one says ” He/she went into Rehab?”?
What does rehab do to people and why do pepople gp there?

Best answer:

Answer by Ella
Rehab is short for rehabilitation. Someone could go to rehab for a number of reasons including addictions or substance abuse reasons. People receive counseling and behavior modification during rehab while living in a supportive and safe environment.

Answer by Katie M
They usually go there for help with alcohol or drug addictions, “rehabilitation”.

A New Day Rehab Reaches Out to More Victims of Substance Abuse
A New Day Rehab has announced their plans to get the word out to more victims of substance abuse across the USA. Beginning with a new website and company look, they are seeking to help patients that are serious about their recovery. Mike Slinskey …
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Acupuncture & Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
One of the most rapidly changing areas of healthcare is that of addiction medicine. Advances in brain imaging technology have allowed doctors and scientists to understand addiction, and recovery from addictive disorders, at the level of the individual …
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