substance abuse

Basin Kids as Young as Nine Years Old Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment


 

Basin Kids as Young as Nine Years Old Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment – We’re at the tail end of Red Ribbon week, a national anti-drug campaign with a heavy presence in the Basin. NewsWest 9 met up with local anti-drug leaders to…

 

Burglar who finished drug treatment program gets no additional jail time

Filed under: drug abuse treatment

A CBCF is a form of prison which focuses on substance abuse treatment and education. " I hope you've turned the corner," Conway told Godfrey about his substance abuse issues. Since Godfrey already has undergone treatment, Conway said he wants to …
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How Do I Get Rid of My Internet Chatting Addiction?

Question by Annie: How do I get rid of my internet chatting addiction?
Well, this is my final semester at university and I’m wasting time chatting on internet with random people. How do i stop this as my exams are in 2 weeks time? Please Please help!
Joanna, you can give me tips here too and u don’t have to add me on msn!!!

Best answer:

Answer by Walter Sobchak
Get rid of your computer.

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Recognizing Alcohol & Drug Addiction : Symptoms of Cocaine Addiction


 

Recognizing Alcohol & Drug Addiction : Symptoms of Cocaine Addiction – Discover the symptoms of cocaine addiction in this free home health video Expert: rivrsurvivor Bio: John DePalma, born and raised in, Queens, NY, has been a …

 

Brain stimulation may treat cocaine addiction

Filed under: drug abuse symptoms

The same brain region may not be involved in addiction to all drugs, or in all people, Bonci noted. "My speculation and hope is that we might have cases where a simple increase of activity in a brain region such as the prelimbic region can decrease …
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Introducing: “Working With Pregnant Women With a History of Substance Abuse”.


 

Introducing: “Working with pregnant women with a history of substance abuse”. – Dr Maxine O’Brien introduces the program she is facilitating for midwives who are seeking practical ideas and skills for caring for pregnant women who abuse …

 

NCAA Women's Capsules: Notre Dame, UConn women meet again in Final Four

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To get another chance at that elusive title, Diggins will have to help the Fighting Irish women beat Big East rival Connecticut for an unprecedented fourth straight time this season. "It would mean … Stewart's play may be key with UConn junior center …
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Confidential Online Screening for Substance Abuse


 

Confidential Online Screening for Substance Abuse – Are you concerned about your drinking or other drug use, or the drinking or drug use of someone you care about? About My Drinking is an evidence-based screen…

 

Meth campaign offering classes to local schools

Filed under: online drug abuse help

“We've educated people on not to drink and drive, we've educated people not to take a gun to the airport, about spousal abuse … educational value does make a difference with local, state and national level campaigns. This (Georgia Meth Campaign) is …
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Tip 44 Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System


 

Tip 44 Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System – Training CEUs for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) by AllCEUs.

 

Savage: Affordable Care Act Offers Opportunity to Combat Pain and Drug Abuse

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There is a growing national debate about two important life and death issues: the abuse of powerful pain medications and the treatment of chronic pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified prescription drug abuse as a deadly …
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