substance abuse

Is Writing About Depression and Substance Abuse on a College Application Essay a Bad Idea?

Question by Lucy: Is writing about depression and substance abuse on a college application essay a bad idea?
I posted this question earlier, but was hoping to get a little more feedback.

I am applying to the University of Maryland: College Park and I REALLY need an amazing essay. I consider myself to be a strong writer, but I’m struggling with a topic. Here is the prompt:

Please describe your past academic experiences and your reasons for wishing to enroll to Maryland at this point in your academic career. Students who have been out of school for several years, or who have a personal circumstance that affected performance, may wish to address that situation in their essay. Your essay should be no more than 300 words.

Who Shall I Vote for in the US Presidential Election When I’ve Seen at Least One Fatal Flaw in Every Party?

Question by D Tommy Boy: Who shall I vote for in the US Presidential Election when I’ve seen at least one fatal flaw in every party?
Like the more to the left you are, the more you want Government to intervene in terms of including everybody in the country. Think Affirmative Action.
And the more to the right you are, the more you want Government to intervene in terms of including only AMERICANS into the country.
The only logical thing should be center, center left, or center right, but guess what? NO ONE’S IN CHARGE.
All of these are dangerous as far as I’m concerned, but you don’t run as an independent because there is no platform and there will most likely not be a matching party.
I myself love different cultures yet I don’t want them controlling my life as an “American.” It’s a paradox with me. I’m in a paradoxical black hole.
SO WHO IN THIS WHOLE ENTIRE PLANET SHALL I VOTE FOR? PLEASE HELP ME!

How to Become an Addiction Counselor With Prior Felony?

Question by ?grundle goat?: How to Become an Addiction Counselor with prior Felony?
my girlfriend was convicted for possession of meth 7 years ago. she did some time in prison and finished a 2 year treatment program for substance abuse. she has been clean and sober now over 6 years and currently works as a residential technician at a treatment facility. she very much wants to go back to school and become a certified counselor specializing in addiction issues. she has turned her life completely around and wants to invest all of her time and knowledge into helping other addicts find recovery. what are the steps she should take to become a drug and alcohol counselor? is there a specific course outline to become one?
thanks in advance.

Has Anyone Been to Rehab for Depression?

Question by temitopeowosela: Has anyone been to Rehab for Depression?
I want to go to rehab to treat depression.Can anyone tell me what the experience was like? Also, can you recommend a good treatment center for me? (I live in Maryland) Is there any that is free and also provide housing? or what the cheapest a student with no job get?

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Where Can I Read a Law in Full Length Online?

Question by —-: Where can I read a law in full length online?
I want to read the most current law regarding all substance abuse. The only one I know of is the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, but Im not even sure if that is the most recent. Regardless, where can I read online the full law?

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Answer by AraOrun
If you are in california try http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html. This might help or lead you to something else.

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Michigan Drug and Alcohol Rehab?

Question by rdh48040: michigan drug and alcohol rehab?
anyone know of a really good treatment program…inpatient or outpatient for vicodin and alcohol addiction. also for anger management, depression, marriage, and parenting?

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Answer by longwalker89
this can depend on your age.
I know of a couple really good hospitals in Mi. that u can go to for rehab, depression, etc.. they are mental health facilities.
Kingswood – http://www.henryfordhealth.org/body.cfm?id=37473
Havenwyck – http://www.mhweb.org/oakland/havenwyck.htm
if u r under 18 they also have a long term treatment program .

if this was not what u had in mind here is a link of michigan treatment centers.
http://alcoholism.about.com/od/tx_mi/Michigan_Treatment_Centers.htm