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FDA Likely to Add Limits on Painkillers

FDA Likely to Add Limits on Painkillers

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Trying to stem the scourge of prescription drug abuse, an advisory panel of experts to the Food and Drug Administration voted on Friday to toughen the restrictions on painkillers like Vicodin that contain hydrocodone, the most widely prescribed drugs …
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In Gun Debate, Legislators Target Mental Health

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What Are Some Careers in Drug Rehabilitation?

Question by : What are some careers in drug rehabilitation?
I’m interested in a career in a drug rehab center, what are some positions?
I know that most people in the field have had substance abuse problems, and while I personally haven’t my dad, his parents, and great-grandfather are all severe alcoholics.

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Answer by raysny
Someone else asked the same question recently:

Over 90% of rehab centers in the US are 12step based, AA/NA. Most of the rest are Narconon, a Scientology based program, or heavily religious. Courts, government agencies, and employee assistance programs mandate 12step rehabs.

Where Is a Drug & Alchol Rehab in Surry Couny,Nc?

Question by Kelly H: where is a drug & alchol rehab in surry couny,nc?

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Answer by Max
Hope Valley Inc
Women’s Division Treatment Center
Pilot Mountain, NC
http://www.hopevalley.org/

Wake Forest Medical Center
Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
http://www1.wfubmc.edu/psychiatry/Substance+Abuse/

Surry County
Counseling and Referrals
http://www.crossroadsbhc.org/index.html

Twin City Area Narcotics Anonymous (includes Surry County)
http://www.tcana.org/

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How Will I Know Info About the Drug Rehabs in San Angelo, Texas?

Question by brisa ll: How will I know info about the drug rehabs in San Angelo, Texas?
I have to get information on this for one of my classes. I’m not doing very good in that class and thus I need to do this as my special project. I want to know how I’m going to get more information about what goes on inside drug rehabs, etc. If anybody can give me added info, that would be good as well. Thanks.

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How Many Year Can a Junkie Stay on Metadon and How Can He Get Out of This ‘treatment’?

Question by Chips: How many year can a junkie stay on metadon and how can he get out of this ‘treatment’?
I know a person who is a drug addicted and lately he is been using metadon to substitute drugs. He wants to know how much more time he can use it as a substitute and how much does a rehab facility costs in europe, or usa. Please help

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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.