substance abuse

Is It Ever Too Late to Get a Person Help With Drug Addiction?

Question by Stephanie: Is it ever too late to get a person help with drug addiction?
I’m just curious to see what everyone thinks…

My uncle is in his late 50’s and he has been an addict for several years. He seems to have severe psychological problems due to his constant use of crack cocaine. His siblings, who are known to be uneducated about the effects of drug abuse, claim that he is “too far gone.” They don’t believe that anything would be able to help him… Basically, they are giving up. I can see that he is showing signs of chronic paranoia and schizophrenia, but is it ever too late to get a person help with an addiction?

My Fiance Is Taking Methadone. What Is the Long Term Dangers of This? Will This Lead Back to Doing Heroin?

Question by Linda C: My fiance is taking Methadone. What is the long term dangers of this? Will this lead back to doing heroin?
He is an ex heroin addit. I am concerned because he has a liver disease.

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Answer by tysavage2001
Put in Google.com the words: Methadone OR Methadone affects. You should get a lot of links that will give you all the information you want on that. Good Luck ! 🙂

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How Can I Console Somebody Recovering From Drug Addiction?

Question by Bela: How can I console somebody recovering from drug addiction?
I have a suitemate who is moving out because of her drug addiction. Her mom has been living here for the past week, and it has been quite an emotional experience. There have been many tears, and many prayers. I was not really close with her (my suitemate) until these past few weeks. I really want to write her a letter reassuring her that everything will be okay. Any suggestions?

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Answer by Shay
Reassure her that she is a strong, Beautiful person who can set her mind to and overcome anything 🙂

Why Are Doctors Reluctant to Treat Pain?

Question by hicktowngal: why are doctors reluctant to treat pain?
why are doctors reluctant, at least in my small town, to treat pain. i’ve had a diagnose from a major university that recommend analgesics. nerve damage and degenerative bone disease. is it they are afraid of the demonized opiates and might lose their licenses. i thought doctors went to school to help not cower in fear of the FDA. if you live in eastern oregon and know of a pain specialist please tell.

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Answer by Doctor J
Unfortunately, they do cower in fear of their licensing boards and their local district attorney.

Need Dental Work Done, but Have No Insurance or Job, What Are My Options?

Question by IndigoSapphire: Need dental work done, but have no insurance or job, what are my options?
I need dental work done, more than a cleaning, but I have had no insurance for 3 years and am currently unemployed with no money to cover it. I believe I have a start of an infection in a tooth and I know that can lead to bigger problems.

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Men Just as Likely to Suffer From Depression as Women, Study Finds

Men Just As Likely to Suffer from Depression as Women, Study Finds

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Depression affects men and women equally, especially when non-traditional symptoms are considered, a new study reported. The latest research accounted for different signs of depression such as risk-taking, drug abuse and aggression. "When men are …
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Reynolds: Time to make overdose antidote readily available

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