Question by aiyana ss: What are the drugs being used for substance abuse treatments?
I was wondering what drugs were being used for the treatment of heroin addiction. I just got intrigued because I’ve always thought that addicts just had to get off heroin (or whatever substance it is that they’re addicted to) and that that would be enough for them to get better.
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Answer by Heather
Methadone…
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Staph Outbreak Prompts Recall of Rolf’s Patisserie Desserts
Rolf’s Patisserie is recalling all desserts it made after November 1 and notes that baked goods and pastries may be repackaged, sold under other labels, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. Rolf’s Patisserie is a gourmet European style bakery located in Lincolnwood, Illinois and is recalling all desserts made after November 1, 2010, [...]
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Money and your mental health
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange moments after the opening bell in New York City.
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Pot linked to Pine Lake Ave. crash
A man involved in a two-vehicle accident on La Porte’s north side was arrested on a possession of marijuana charge.
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Question by winona m: Can anyone recommend a good substance abuse treatment?
I have a teenage daughter who has been taking in drugs. This hurts me so much and I just want her to stop. I’ve been trying to convince her to undergo treatment, and I think she has finally learned to see my point. I just want to know what I should do.
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Answer by mike j
That’s sad. I hope your daughter gets better soon. A good thing to do would be to bring her to an addiction treatment center. Substance abuse treatment programs nowadays include medication, counseling, and therapies that are scientifically modified. This will help your daughter gain back her life and help her deal with her problems.
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Warning signs
Studies show that four out of five teen suicide attempts have been preceded by clear warning signs, make sure you know them. Keep reading to learn what teen suicide warning signs to look for, including warning signs or indications of a suicide plan.
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Harrold honored for Rail Fest
The North Platte Telegraph Find a need and fill it. It’s one of the most basic ideals behind community service and best describes the efforts of those behind the annual Rail Fest celebration. Rail Fest, at its heart, is a community service. It not only celebrates North Platte’s historic ties to the Union Pacific Railroad, but does so in a way that is fitting to the values of today’s North Platte …
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Washington County Court announces news for 2011
This article has been read 0 times. Washington County Court has some new things in store for 2011.
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Ledyard’s future in Ledge Light Health District to be discussed tonight
The Ledyard Town Council will discuss the town’s possible exit from the Ledge Light Health District during a 7:30 p.m. meeting today, Wednesday, Dec. 22, in the Town Hall Annex.
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Question by Kyle: Does tolerance to a substance go away?
If one had an addiction to a substance, and then kicks the habit, will there tolerance to the substance fade away, or will they remain tolerant of the substance indefinitely?
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Answer by Darcy B
Your tolerance will gradually fade away along with your addiction.
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WEB FIRST: Torn likely to receive probation; no jail time for crime
LITCHFIELD — Actor Elmore “Rip” Torn, 79, pleaded guilty to charges that will most likely get him probation in Litchfield Superior Court Tuesday.
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County health board bans Spice
The days are numbered for the chemical compound commonly known as Spice in Tooele County.
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Treatment of mentally ill prison inmates under fire
Canadian prisons should not be “serving as hospitals by default,” says a House of Commons committee report.
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Question by dwright72: tolerance and withdrawal are the hallmark of substance 1. use 2. addiction 3. consumption 4. distribution?
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addiction
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Babysitter pleads guilty to giving child anti-depressant
CHARLESTON – A woman was ordered to have no contact with children after she pleaded guilty to a charge accusing her of giving an adult prescription medication to a 1-year-old boy.
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Arrests don’t help. Treatment does.
Arresting students is not the solution to decreasing drug abuse in college. Tuesday morning, Columbia woke up to find five of our own arrested and charged for selling illegal drugs.
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Seymour mom admits drinking before crash
A Seymour woman may have avoided prison time by admitting that she was drunk when she caused a one-vehicle crash this past summer in Tippecanoe County that injured her 5-year-old daughter.
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Substance Abuse And Eating Disorder
Substance Abuse and Eating Disorder referred to as, dual diagnoses or co-occurring; happens in a low estimate of 25% of all eating disorder cases. Neither should be diagnosed separately as the primary disease. Both must be treated simultaneously if possible but at the very lest concurrently; failure to do so will most assuredly lead to relapse and further medical complications. The Eating Disorder is probably the initial problem with substance abuse either an adjunct to the ED or a way to cope with feelings and disordered eating behavior.
Substance Abuse and Eating Disorder usually include a mental health component. Those suffering with an eating disorder have a 90% chance of also suffering with anxiety and or depression. The drugs used by ED patients do not necessarily compliment the specific disorder but more likely a stab at trying to gain some control over their life or just a way to anesthetize themselves. Most literature today suggests that the lack of dopamine or another neurotransmitter in the brain accounts at least to a part of the problem with a substance abuser. Environment and heredity add to development of this disease.
These two serious and sometimes fatal diseases are tied together, no matter what the reason. Eating Disorder Treatment due to the medical complications and length of stay is often expensive to the point of families losing everything trying to save a loved one. Substance abuse treatments despite the claims of some facilities are hit and miss at best; with relapse a prominent part of the disease. The good news is there continues to be research and new methods to treat both theses diseases.
Dan C’s career in the addiction field spans twenty-five years. He has held positions in all phases of administration and clinical services in Treatment Facilities throughout the state of Florida. He is currently employed by http://www.recoveryconnection.org
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‘i-Dosing’: Can You Download a Drug High?
Drug-seeking teens are going online to download a new kind of digital high, according to fast-multiplying media reports. Instead of a chemical substance, these digital drugs are audio files, with names like “Crack,” “LSD” and “Heroin.” When played through headphones, … Continue reading →
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Itransition Joins the WHO Social Initiative
Itransition Software Development Company Supports The World Health Organization e-Health Initiatives. [PR.com]
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A memo to B.C.’s next premier: asbestos kills
Thank you for bringing attention to this national shame: our asbestos industry, and the lack of compensation for its thousands of Canadian victims.
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