alcohol abuse

Protective Communities May Reduce Risk of Drinking in Teens

Protective Communities may Reduce Risk of Drinking in Teens

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UNIVERSITY PARK – Living in a caring community may help curb teenage alcohol use, while hanging out with antisocial peers can have the opposite effect, according to Penn State researchers studying substance abuse patterns. The researchers evaluated …
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Celebrate Radio Network's Weekly Reaching Up to Focus on Substance Abuse

Filed under: teen drug abuse

Protective Communities May Reduce Risk of Drinking in Teens

Protective Communities may Reduce Risk of Drinking in Teens

Filed under: teen drug abuse

UNIVERSITY PARK – Living in a caring community may help curb teenage alcohol use, while hanging out with antisocial peers can have the opposite effect, according to Penn State researchers studying substance abuse patterns. The researchers evaluated …
Read more on Gant Daily

 

Celebrate Radio Network's Weekly Reaching Up to Focus on Substance Abuse

Filed under: teen drug abuse

What Is the Holistic Approach to Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment and Recovery?

Question by Ashley: What is the Holistic Approach to Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment and Recovery?
I heard some kids in school talking about a holistic approach in relation to drug and alcohol addiction. Does anybody know more about it? I’m just interested.

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Answer by chelsea
I think it’s a special program given to people who are suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction. They provide treatment and services to help the patient recover faster. There’s a website about the Holistic Approach. I added the link below. It’s really informative.

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Is There Any Kind of Doctor or Like Clinic That Could Diagnose a Hard Drug Addiction?

Question by Eric: Is there any kind of doctor or like clinic that could diagnose a hard drug addiction?
Or a type of hypnosis? To help someone in my family quit drugs? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Answer by ToxLabRat
Just about any doctor can make a diagnosis in the case of a patient presenting with drug abuse and dependency issues. Addiction is pretty simple to spot. It is the formulation of an approach which encompasses both therapeutic rehabilitation as well as the managing of physiological repercussions which manifests as those symptoms most associate with detoxing or withdrawal from the drug(s).

Drug Rehab Plans Alarm Fernwood Neighbours

Drug rehab plans alarm Fernwood neighbours

Filed under: drug rehab treatment plan

Drug rehab plans alarm Fernwood neighbours. Bill Cleverley , Times Colonist January 2, 2013. Pembroke sobering. Vancouver Island Health Authority plans to expand services at its Pembroke Street Sobering and Assessment Centre. Previous Next …
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Facing new charge, man who hit trooper breaks silence

Filed under: drug rehab treatment plan

Engelhardt, in a coma, was initially treated at Boston Medical Center, then sent to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, known for treating people with severe brain injuries. She never improved. She was transferred to a skilled nursing …. “There …
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Is Is Possible to Work With Mainly Adolescents as a Social Worker?

Question by Kat: Is is possible to work with mainly adolescents as a social worker?
It’s just a career I’m considering. By adolescents, I mean teenagers and young adults. I don’t know if I want to work with really young kids all the time..

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Answer by monique
Yes, there are positions out there in working with youth services, to include juvenile detention centers and facilities; residential treatment; high schools, etc. Residential treatment centers are in different specialties…..some may focus on drug/alcohol abuse; some may be eating disorder treatment centers, etc. There are also positions with children’s hospitals, and psych hospitals.