substance abuse

The Suicide Epidemic

The Suicide Epidemic

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Although the CDC revealed grabby figures—like the fact that there are more deaths by suicide than by road accident—the effort prompted only a tired spasm of talk about aging baby boomers and life in a recession. ….. Neither did the lists of more …
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A Mental Health Declaration of Independence

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In what has become a “psychiatric-pharmaceutical industrial complex,” giant drug companies have corrupted mental health institutions, research, and practice. Most major mental health organizations and institution from which the general public and …
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Around China

Around China

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Prevention and treatment is not keeping up with drug use trends in Asia, said Chris Chapleo, scientific and clinical affairs director, at the first conference of national youth substance abuse in China, an event organized by the China Association of …
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BYU museum hosts art about UT women by UT women

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What Happens to Multiple Birth Babies in China?

Question by kathy_is_a_nurse: What happens to multiple birth babies in China?
I was just wondering. I just read this article of a woman who is pregnant with at least five babies. She lives in a northeast province of China. Since China forces abortions in a family with more than two babies, what happens with multiple birth situations like this?

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Answer by Earl E Morningwood
They rent them out to make ipods in the slave labor factories

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Why Does It Make Sense to Put People in Prison for Drug Offenses So They Can Learn to Be Better Criminals?

Question by No Mas Republicano: Why does it make sense to put people in prison for drug offenses so they can learn to be better criminals?
And possibly become racists and gang-bangers because they have to in order to survive in prison. Is that what we want them to learn?

Shouldn’t they be forced into a drug rehab facility instead?

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Answer by THE Republican
Ok it’s official. We will let all the prisons open and let all the criminals go frocklicking through the field of daisies onto American playgrounds. What a sick liberalalala land.

I Need to Find Substance Abuse Treatment Centers in Humble, Texas. How?

Question by divya 3xb: I need to find substance abuse treatment centers in Humble, Texas. How?
I have to do this because I’m writing a paper about prescription drug addiction. I figured it would be good to interview people who are dealing with this kind of thing on a daily basis.

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Answer by lazerangel99
Try looking for Narcotics Anonomus in your local area and i am sure that your local police station, university, or courthouse would have that kind of information because people who normally go are forced by the law.

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Are There Any Addiction Treatment Programs Offered in Albany?

Question by joy: Are there any addiction treatment programs offered in Albany?
I’m from Albany, New York and I want to enroll in a addiction treatment program. I’m not an alcoholic or a drug addict. I just want to learn more about the nature of addiction treatment programs because I’m doing a documentary about it. It will really mean a lot to me if anyone replied. Thanks.

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Answer by marty
You’re doing a documentary? That’s really cool. Can I help? I know a bit about treatment programs because I researched about it (my brother’s into steroids). I’ll post some sources about facilities that offer addiction treatment programs. I’m pretty sure there’s one in Albany. Good luck with your documentary! I hope it turns out great.