substance abuse

How Do Drug Treatment Programs Help Society?

Question by cassie n: How do drug treatment programs help society?
I have to do a paper on this. I already have some ideas but I thought it would be better to get some people’s opinions too. If you can cite some sources as well, that would be great.

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Answer by alissa dp
Drug treatment programs help in fostering a healthier society. With every person treated for his drug addiction, there’s one person brought back to sobriety and productivity. Productivity that society will benefit from. It also follows that when one gets treated from drug addiction, his loved ones will be happier and this will cause ripples of positivity. Researches have also shown that drug treatment decreases instances of crime, abuse, and spreading of diseases such as HIV and AIDS, among others.

Should Adderall Be Prescribed to a Person With a History of Drug Abuse?

Question by Mr.Obvious: Should Adderall be prescribed to a person with a history of drug abuse?
a friend of mine has a history of drug abuse and was prescribed Adderall, a pharmacutical grade amphetamine, for adhd. Now she acts like she can’t function without it. Should this be cause for concern?

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What Is One Behavior You Simply Won’t Tolerate in a Significant Other?

Question by devilishlyclever™: What is one behavior you simply won’t tolerate in a significant other?
For example, I will not put up with dishonesty, or alcohol/drug abuse.
What about you?

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Answer by Sacha Fetchit
Celibacy.

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Denis Leary – Rehab, Alcohol & Drugs – Denis Leary talking about REHAB, ALCOHOL & DRUGS.

 

Olympic coach warns students that drugs, alcohol derail dreams

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What Is a Good Remedy for Suicidal Thoughts?

Question by Waxy: What is a good remedy for suicidal thoughts?

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Answer by Jeanette M
When a teen commits suicide, everyone is affected. Family members, friends, teammates, neighbors, and sometimes even those who didn’t know the teen well might experience feelings of grief, confusion, guilt — and the sense that if only they had done something differently, the suicide could have been prevented. The reasons behind a teen’s suicide or attempted suicide are often complex.

To help sort through these issues, and to learn the warning signs that your teen might need help, it’s important to understand the forces that can lead teens to suicide and to understand what you can do to help.
Suicide Statistics

What Will a Doctor Do When Notified of a Patients Prescription and Other Drug Abuse?

Question by k f: What will a doctor do when notified of a patients prescription and other drug abuse?
My sister is heavily addicted to her prescription drugs (fentanyl patch, xanax, and other assorted pain pills) along with bathsalts and meth. I called her doctor and informed them of her addiction because I am worried about the drugs interacting with each other. Does the doctor have to stop prescribing that stuff once informed of a problem or did I waste my breath informing them?

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Who Knows Something About Pain Pain Management Anesthesiology?

Question by Anom: Who knows something about pain pain management anesthesiology?
I’m a medical student in first year, and I’m leaning towards pain management anesthesiology. What are some of the positives, drawbacks of this career? Also what is the common consensus on where this specialty is going in the next fifteen years?

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