substance abuse

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Director Fran Harding Discusses Underage Drinking Prevention


 

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Director Fran Harding Discusses Underage Drinking Prevention – In this interview, Fran Harding, Director of SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), discusses the importance of talking to children early abo…

 

What Is the Most Laid Back Drug Rehab Center in Oregon?

Question by Ellen: What is the most laid back Drug Rehab Center in Oregon?
I am looking for a residential substance abuse program that works. I am an adult female who struggles with opiate addiction. Not to say that is the point. Anyways I would prefer to attend one… Continue reading

What Problems Are Vietnam Veterans Having?

Question by Bob: What problems are Vietnam veterans having?

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Answer by William C.
MANY,

PTSD and drug abuse and acloholism and homelessness to name a few.

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Kevin Lake on his book OFF SWITCH, alcoholism and substance… Continue reading

What Does Drug Cross- Dependence Mean?

Question by sarah: what does drug cross- dependence mean?

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Answer by Mathieu
It depends- there are several possible definitions:

1) Cross-dependence (also known as cross-addiction) means that a person is “addicted to everything.” Sometimes in an AA or NA meeting, for example, a person will say “I… Continue reading

Is There a Free Extended Drug Rehab Program Around North Carolina?

Question by : Is there a free extended drug rehab program around North Carolina?
My uncle has had a real hard time with substance abuse and he is trying to get back on his feet but he is still depressed and needs support along the way.

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Is There Such Thing as Medically Based Drug Rehab?

Question by Donna: Is there such thing as medically based drug rehab?
We have tried a few different methods of drug rehabilitation for my daughter and are now wondering if there is a medical based treatment that is more than therapy, etc?

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Answer by Weyland Leicht
Yes.… Continue reading