mental health issues

My Friend Is Addicted to Shooting Up Crack.. Is There a Group for ME?

Question by *1STTIMEMOMMY2BE* DUE 11/13/10: my friend is addicted to shooting up crack.. is there a group for ME?
[rewrite]this has been a ongoing problem. Its hard to know what addiction is until you see somebody you care about going through it. I finally got his mom to help me and we took him to a crisis center last night. This whole situation has took a tole on me mentally physically and emontionally.. i live in canton ohio.. and i was wondering if there was any groups that i could go to and talk to somebody? like a group for friends and familys of addicts.. PLEASE HELP!
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What to Do on Visit From Drug Rehab?

Question by Rusty Nail: What to do on visit from drug rehab?
[rewrite]My sister is 17 and has been in a court ordered drug rehab facility for the past 8 months.

She now gets 12 hours visits away from the facility, and on those visits my mother likes to have her go tanning, to the mall, get nails done, etc. I think that time should be spent going to colleges, the library … something like that so that when she is out she can do something with her life. My mom says this is her “reward” time and has elaborate plans for fun stuff.

Does Anyone Know of Free Drug Rehab Programs?

Question by i love my son: does anyone know of free drug rehab programs?
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My family member is a 24 year old female who lives in Washington state. She is addicted to meth,
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Best answer:
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Answer by Phil
In my state, free or near-free rehab programs are funded through the Medicaid program. How that works exactly may vary by state. Try checking with your states Dept. of Mental Health (or equivalent) — drug and alcohol abuse are considered mental health issues.

Courier Times Community Calendar for February 10

Courier Times Community Calendar for February 10
[rewrite]A twelve-step self-help group for people with a dual diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse and or addiction. Reach Out Foundation, 152 Monroe Ave., Penndel. 215-970-5462. PRO-ACT Family Addiction Education Program. 7-9 p.m. First Thu of …[/rewrite]
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Starting the conversation about Heroin and drug abuse
[rewrite]"It all starts at some substance abuse level and it continues on," said Eau Claire County Sheriff Ron Cramer. Jesse chose another path. He has seen people come through the doors at the treatment center before but knows he has taken a big step getting help.[/rewrite]
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Researcher Investigates Protein Interactions Involved in Cancer Cell Growth

Researcher investigates protein interactions involved in cancer cell growth
[rewrite]Hartman: Another longstanding challenge in cancer treatment is delivering drugs only to the cancer tumor. People fighting cancer are not only ill from the disease, but ill from the chemotherapy. [We] are trying to develop ways that involve light to …[/rewrite]
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Changing Course: Keeping Kids Out of Gangs
[rewrite]A new book offers evidence-based principles that can halt the cascading impact of gangs on youth, families, neighborhoods and society at large. The gang problem in the United States has … Gang-involved youth are more likely to engage in substance …[/rewrite]
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CA Drug Addiction Treatment Centers

CA Drug Addiction Treatment Centers — http://CaliforniaAddictionNetwork.com – The sense of euphoria and uninhibited aura often gives way from just drugs to depression. Get yourself clean before t…


Women's Drug Rehab Destination Hope Addresses “Drynuary”
[rewrite]Destination Hope: The Women's Program is a full service addiction, drug, alcohol and dual diagnosis drug rehab for women treatment facility in Florida for women suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues. Treatment programs include: drug …[/rewrite]
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