substance abuse

Drug Addiction on Increase Countrywide

Drug Addiction On Increase Countrywide

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THE number of drug addicts who seek treatment at drug rehabilitation centres in the country has increased to 200,000 in 2011. The Drug Control Commission (DCC) Report (2011) states that the actual of number drug addicts in general is estimated to be at …
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Rethink Strategy On Fighting Substance Abuse

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Last Thursday, police in Gisagara District reportedly arrested 12 suspects and seized 2,000 litres of illicit brew as well as cannabis. This is part of an ongoing onslaught on the use of narcotics and illicit liquor countrywide. Government has …
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Is Is Possible to Work With Mainly Adolescents as a Social Worker?

Question by Kat: Is is possible to work with mainly adolescents as a social worker?
It’s just a career I’m considering. By adolescents, I mean teenagers and young adults. I don’t know if I want to work with really young kids all the time..

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Answer by monique
Yes, there are positions out there in working with youth services, to include juvenile detention centers and facilities; residential treatment; high schools, etc. Residential treatment centers are in different specialties…..some may focus on drug/alcohol abuse; some may be eating disorder treatment centers, etc. There are also positions with children’s hospitals, and psych hospitals.

Where Can I Find Keychains With Drug/alcohol Abuse Information?

Question by Lost OC Boy: Where can I find keychains with drug/alcohol abuse information?
I’m looking for keychains to give to my residents (college students) with information on drug/alcohol abuse assistance. Maybe something with an organization’s website information or hotline number?

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Answer by I ? my doberman
waste of money…noone will use them :-/ what about breast cancer…??

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What Are the Differences Between Drug Abuse and Drug Misuse?

Question by SweetAngel: What are the differences between drug abuse and drug misuse?
My opinion is that drug abuse is taking prescribed medication constantly, being addicted to the medication. Drug misuse i think is having prescribed medication and taking in ways that your not supposed to and taking more than the prescription says to take. I also think that one leads to the other.

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Answer by Baby Shes Country
Drug abuse is knowingly taking drugs that are in no way helping you and possibly not even prescribed to you.

Children Services to Tackle Parental Substance Abuse

Children Services to tackle parental substance abuse

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Summit County Public Health; Summit County Family & Children First Council; Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board; Akron Children's Hospital; and Summit County Juvenile Court also are participating. The effort will …
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New research could help with PTSD, drug addiction

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She said her work could lead to the ability to block traumatic memories associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and pleasant memories associated with drug addiction, specifically opiate use. Lauzon, who has been studying how dopamine …
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What Are Hotline Numbers for Teens to Call in for Emotional Help? or to Talk to Someone?

Question by Criss: What are hotline numbers for teens to call in for emotional help? Or to talk to someone?
I know there are some hotline numbers, can anyone give me them? I need to talk to someone who can listen.

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Answer by just_ine_credible
1-866-427-4747

Teen Crisis line

There’s also a website called: Teen 2 Teen…http://www.teenline.org/

Just do a google search using “teen crisis line” you’ll get a lot of websites and phone numbers…good luck!!

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