Would Binge Drinking Considered to Be Abusing Drugs?
... by Taking a troll across Y!A: Would binge drinking considered to be abusing drugs? [rewrite]Since alcohol is a drug, if someone is binge drinking, would they be considered to be abusing a drug? [/rewrite] Best answer: [rewrite] Answer by Per DI suppose so but people would call it alcohol abuse rather than drug abuse. Although technically binge drinking is drug abuse, it is usually only illegal drugs that are “drug abused” and prescription drugs. Answer by bradleya115No because 1.It a drink 2.It is not legal (as long you are over 18) 3.It not seen as a drug even tho it is drug. Read ...
How Do You Explain to Teenagers About Drug Abuse?
Question by kristalchampagne: How do you explain to teenagers about drug abuse? I am working on a youth programme about drug abuse. There are so many awareness programmes out there and ads that explains about drug abuse. And yet, these messages did not compute in most of these young minds. Were the ads not effective? Are we saying the wrong thing? Best answer: Read more... ...
What Are the Chances of Dying From Alcohol Poisoning?
Question by X: What are the chances of dying from alcohol poisoning? Last night, I drank about 6 glasses of wine. I was really out of it, and I don’t drink often either. This morning, I woke up nauseous and with a really bad headache. I’m not too sure if this is alcohol poisoning or just a really bad hangover. It’s been about 15 hours since I drank. I still have a horrible headache, but I can breathe fine and such. My questions: How long usually until someone dies from this? What can I do to feel better? (from nausea and headache) Does it sound like it’s just a hangover or poisoning? Read more... ...
Are There Any FREE Alcohol Treatment Centers in Phoenix, Arizona?
Question by Jenn: Are there any FREE alcohol treatment centers in Phoenix, Arizona? My 41 year old brother has been drinking for 20+ years. He is really at a point where there are no options for him with the family. We can’t keep taking him in. He does work some but his situation, both physicall and mentally, has become unmanageable for even him. He has agreed to go into treatment. We do not have money for this and he is not covered by any insurance. Arizona will not qualify him for State insurance either. Any suggestions. He does not want salvation army. Read more... ...
What Project Can I Make Out of Drug-Alcohol Abuse Psychology Research?
Question by thomas_afi628: What project can I make out of Drug-Alcohol Abuse Psychology research? I am a senior in high school, and we have to do a big graduation project that consists of a 5-page paper, 15 hours with a mentor, and a final presentation in front of judges. The topic I was considering was A Day In The Life of a Psychologist. Substance Abuse, more specifically. My paper could be about how drug and alcohol abuse has grown/stopped/whatever in America over the last 60 or so years. What could I do as a final presentation? I was thinking, maybe a step-by-step plan for a recovering adolescent, but I’m not really sure. Any suggestions? Read more... ...