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How Will I Get More Information About Drug Rehab Programs in Syracuse, New York?

Question by destinee d: How will I get more information about drug rehab programs in Syracuse, New York?
I’m doing a research paper about the different strategies being employed by staff of such programs to treat drug dependents and I badly need some credible sources of information.

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Answer by Niki
I think that the best way for getting information about rehab program’s strategies is to contact the actual rehabs. This is a list of all the rehabilitation centers in Syracuse and their contact information. I am sure if you asked, they would give you lots of information and even send you a brochure or two.

How Do I Quit Synthetic Marijuana (“spice”)?

Question by Chris: How do I quit synthetic marijuana (“spice”)?
Yeah I know. Stupid for getting involved. Now I can’t get uninvolved. I try, I fail, multiple times. Im losing the will and energy to stop.. It causes problems physically/mentally/emotionally/financially. Never thought I’d be an “addict” Help?? I can’t afford treatment

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Answer by Mel
unfortunately you are going to have to just stop. stop hanging out with friends that do it. try a 12 step group like AA or NA. call the local salvation army, they will have a list of low or no cost drug treatment programs.

Native American Answers Only: What Are Your Thoughts of Natives That Don’t Get the Helping Hand They Deserve?

Question by REUBEN B: Native American answers only: What are your thoughts of natives that don’t get the helping hand they deserve?
like how natives are just pushed to the side in health care, drug treatments and the likes. most natives who are charged with crimes as they call them like alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and homelessness. they really don’t try to get the natives in treatment they just let them go home where they will more than likely turn back to the vises that are plaguing the native community. just want to know your native thoughts on such a dire situation.

How Can a Person Who Has Low-Income Find a Good Addiction Treatment Program?

Question by ashleigh h: How can a person who has low-income find a good addiction treatment program?
I know addiction treatment programs cost much. How about those who want to change but can’t afford to go to addiction treatment centers? Especially those who are unemployed?

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Answer by anyssa w
There are actually state-funded treatment programs available now for low-income or indigent persons who are in need of treatment regarding their alcohol or drug dependency. For those who are deemed unemployable because of their addiction, they are eligible to apply for treatment under the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment and Support Act.

What Degree Should I Get I Want to Help People?

Question by : What degree should I get I want to help people?
What i’ve been told is that I have good people skills. I would like to help people such as kids with drug problems or something like that. What degree should I work towards to get. What places should I call to volunteer to be a big brother or something like that

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Answer by pakinja
Psychology?

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Economics Question – Treatment or Criminal?

Question by Bob Macaron: Economics Question – treatment or criminal?
According to economists Henry Saffer of Kean University, Frank J. Chaloupka of the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Dhaval Dave of CUNY Graduate Center, it costs $ 1,733 using the criminal justice system to deter one person from using drugs and $ 1,206 using treatment centers.

1. Which of the two programs would you recommend?

A. Treatment
B. Criminal

2. What additional information do you need to determine whether either is worth pursuing?