addiction treatment

I Have to Find an Addiction Treatment Center in Clearlake, California. How Will I Go About This?

Question by dariana e: I have to find an addiction treatment center in Clearlake, California. How will I go about this?
My sister needs my help in finding addiction treatment centers. Her alcohol consumption has really increased lately and she hasn’t been her usual cheerful self. She’s asking for my help in finding a treatment center for her and I really want to do this. I really want to see her be back to normal– be once again the sister I knew. Somehow, sometimes, when I look at her, it seems like she’s a whole new person, and this scares me. I just want her to be sober again. Help.

Any Suggestions on Good and Affordable Inpatient Drug Rehab Facilities?

Question by hrnyplygrl: Any suggestions on good and affordable inpatient drug rehab facilities?
I live in cupertino, ca (bay area) and I’m just wondering if anyone knows and good inpatient centers to go to. I partly want to do this for myself but the other part is for court. I’m on the DEJ or deferred entry of judgement which is a 8 or 10 week drug program outpatient though. I can’t seem to make myself go. So, I’m thinking inpatient might be better. It would need to be affordable and also most likely approved by a judge. Thanks!

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What Help Is Available Within England for Heroin Addiction?

Question by Maverick: What help is available within England for Heroin Addiction?
A family member of mine has a Heroin addiction. I have no idea how I can go about helping them, but having already lost one member to the drug, I do not wish to see another lose their life to it, especially one I’m so close to.

I’ve done some searching, but haven’t really found much information. It seems the only real help available has to be paid for and the prices are extortionate at best.

I don’t have much money myself, and neither does the person I wish to help.

How Can I Talk to My Friends About an Addiction?

Question by goode_times_die: How can I talk to my friends about an addiction?
I have a cocaine addiction, I need to talk to my friends about it but the problem is, one of my friends mother and father died from the very same addiction. I watched his mother slowly and painfully die. I can’t figure out a way to bring up a touchy subject like this. Can anyone help me out?
I thought I should mention this one, I already have been through rehab for alcoholism. Witch kind of complicates things for me a little bit more.

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What Is the Role of Medication in a Drug Treatment Program?

Question by abygail m: What is the role of medication in a drug treatment program?
I’m just curious. I want to know what the patients need methadone (or whatever they use) for.

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Answer by camilla a
Medication helps in suppressing withdrawal symptoms. A lot of times, the reason why a drug addict can’t quit on his own, is because of the withdrawal symptoms. Having a drug that would be able to free the patient from these symptoms would matter much. Another reason is that medication helps bring the brain functioning back to how it once was. Drugs, such as heroin, interfere with the functions of the brain. The medication reverses the effects brought about by illegal drugs.

What Topic Should I Do for My Persuasive Speech?

Question by kebun: What topic should i do for my persuasive speech?
an original advocacy for speech and debate (persuasive speech that changes a law)

1. The ban of the psychic hotline
2. The regulation of energy drinks
3. The dangers of homeopathic remedies
4. The dangers of cosmetic surgery
5. The dangers of gambling

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Here’s a list of topics…..