drug and alcohol addiction

Are There Any Drug Treatment Programs for People Who Have No Money and No Health Insurance?

Question by Annfes: Are there any drug treatment programs for people who have no money and no health insurance?
My son and I live in Massachusetts and he is addicted to pain killers. It’s destroying his life and I don’t know what on earth to do!

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Answer by Nikki L
How old is your son? If he is under 18 he automatically qualifies for medicaid, if you cannot afford other health coverage. They pay for drug treatment in most states.

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Will I Qualify for WI Assistance Programs if I Am Doing Outpatient Drug Treatment?

Question by *Astrid*: Will I qualify for WI Assistance Programs if I am doing outpatient drug treatment?
I used to work as a fulltime graphic designer, my hours have been reduced to half of what they were. I was told I may qualify for the Wisconsin FoodShare program and energy/heat assistance.

I went online to their website and filled out a partial survey which according to my income and other factors, I did qualify for food and energy/heat assistance. When I went to fill out the actual application, one qustion asked on this app was, “Are you being treated in a drug program?”

Conservatives, Do You Believe There Should Be Government Aid to People With Mental and Psychical Disabilities?

Question by ME: conservatives, Do you believe there should be government aid to people with mental and psychical disabilities?
I am bipolar with ptsd and got free meds from the government as well as food stamps.

But then joined a government work program where they help you get a job that works around your disability. So now I pay for my meds and get insurance through my employer.

What Are the Similarities and Differences Between Drug Addiction and Facebook Addiction?

Question by adorablenatalie: What are the similarities and differences between drug addiction and facebook addiction?
I’m doing health homework…and i’m supposed to write about Drugs.
So like what i’m currently addicted to (facebook), what I do to try and stop it, and i have to compare it with drug addiction. Please help?

and also, if ur friend wants to commit suicide and came to u for advice, what would u say?

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Answer by uMAD
They will both make you waste your life and get fat. They can both make you lose a lot of friends. You can smoke both of them.

Brent Shapiro Foundation Raises $500000 to Battle Addiction

Brent Shapiro Foundation Raises 0000 To Battle Addiction

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A young woman named Audrey told her own story of using drugs, getting pregnant, having an abortion, and having her life spiral out of control until she received help. Her goal now is to attend community college and then UCLA on the Shapiro Foundation …
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Many consider methadone treatment to be the best for opiate addiction

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Question About Drug Addiction. What Does It Do to Your Body and Why Is It Dangerous?

Question by Hanna: Question about drug addiction. What does it do to your body and why is it dangerous?
What exactly is the general purpose of drug addiction? what is it, what does it do to your body and why is it dangerous? What is the treatment for drug addiction? Please help me answer this question. Thank you!!
Please make your answer simple enough to understand.

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