Do People With Drug Addictions Go to Mental Hospitals or Institutions?
Question by Audrey Rickard: Do people with drug addictions go to mental hospitals or institutions?
I am writing a one act play and the characters are living in a mental hospital. One suffers from hallucinations and schizophrenia. The other is a heroin addict and the last suffers from social anxiety and hates change. I was wondering, do people with drug addictions go where people with other mental illnesses go? Thank you! It would really help!
Best answer:
Answer by Rachel
Sounds interesting!
The Roots of Addiction
The roots of addiction
Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse help
According to Psychology Today, co-occurring disorders refer to the presence of two or more disorders, such as mental health and substance abuse disorders, at the same time. The term co-occurring replaces dual disorders and dual diagnosis because it is …
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DCCCA offers walk-in substance abuse counseling on Wednesdays
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Because April is Alcohol Awareness Month, counselors at DCCCA, a Lawrence-based drug and alcohol treatment provider, want to remind people that they offer walk-in screenings and assessments for substance abuse problems every Wednesday afternoon, …
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What Are Some Legal Avenues in Arizona to Get Help for an Adult on Drugs?
Question by joycereth: What are some legal avenues in Arizona to get help for an adult on drugs?
My friend’s son who is in his 30’s moved back home because he was evicted from his home. He has no job, is on drugs and my friend is afraid he will wreck her house or harm her or himself if she speaks up to him. In Florida we have the Marchant (spelling) act that lets us call the law for help and have someone put in a rehab program. Not quite an intervention, but similar. What does Arizona have to offer people?
Where Can I Find a Good Drug Rehab Facility in Fl?
Question by [email protected]: Where can I find a good drug rehab facility in Fl?
I am looking for drug rehab facility in the South FL area. Can any one recommend me some?
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Answer by J. Scott
There are quite a few actually, it just depends where in South Florida you are exactly, and the type of treatment you are looking for. There’s a full service rehab facility with dual diagnosis treatment called C.A.R.E. Florida. There is a Holistic minded addiction treatment center called Ambrosia Treatment Center. There is an out-patient treatment program called Foundations Boca. There is even a luxury drug rehab center located in a mansion called Estates Delray. And of course for successful transition back into society there are gender specific half way houses called Boca House for Men, and Awakenings for Women.
What Are Some Job Careers That Help Get People Off Drugs?
Question by meeeeeee: What are some job careers that help get people off drugs?
I want to save peoples lives by getting them off drugs. what are my career options?
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Answer by Dochallcom, PhD
America-along with many other industrialized nations-face numerous obstacles in dealing with substance abusers attempting to function normally in society. The need for Substance Abuse Counselors and Addiction Specialists are growing considerably, not just because of emerging younger addicts, but also because of older adults who have adopted errant behaviors conducive to compulsive drinking and drug use.
What Are the Steps to Becoming a Psychologist in Drug Rehabilitation?
Question by chelsie j: What are the steps to becoming a psychologist in drug rehabilitation?
im a junior in high school and was thinking about looking into psychology in college. and i realize that i would be more interested in working in a rehab center and i was wondering where i would start? like what to take in college besides psychology and so on
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Answer by raysny
Most of the people who work at rehabs have had substance abuse issues of the own. You won’t see many psychologists working at rehabs, you will find psychiatrists because they can write prescriptions, psychologists can’t.