relapse prevention

Hollywood’s Drug Addiction Problem

Hollywood’s drug addiction problem — Why do so many celebrities seem to have addictions? Comedian and actor Adam Carolla, Dr. Drew and RadarOnline’s Dylan Howard weigh in. For more informaton pl…


Franconia doctor convicted of running pill mill faces decades in prison
[rewrite]“The defendants acted as a gateway for addicts to get a fix and a supply depot for dealers to sell their prescriptions on the street. In some instances, they turned otherwise healthy individuals into drug addicts whose lives and families quickly fell …[/rewrite]
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What Are the Best Medications Currently Available to Treat PTSD?

Question by James R: What are the best medications currently available to treat PTSD?
[rewrite]Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. And why are the medicatiosn you selected effective at treating it? Please, serious, informed answers only. Thanks everyone. Best answer gets 10 points.
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Answer by bmac
There are a lot of treatment options. Some medication (it is an anxiety disorder) so some SSRI antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications can be helpful. But most helpful is intense therapy/counseling. PTSD survivors have to work THROUGH the trauma. Medication alone won’t help much.

Answer by you_me_us16
Treatment of PTSD

Looking for State Run Long Term Drug Rehab Facility?

Question by David L: looking for state run long term drug rehab facility?

i am looking for a state run long term. drug rehab. facility, in south florida. I have to get my 26 year old son HELP. He is ready to turn his life around. HELP PLEASE

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Answer by PCL-R
I’m not sure if you looking for a specific state, but I know of one run by the State of Minnesota located in St. Peter, MN.

Whats the Best Treatment Center in British Columbia,Canada?

Question by CrazyLife: Whats the best treatment center in British Columbia,Canada?
I want to go to Lydia house in Mission but I cant seem to find anything about it.Anyone know? Or any other really good alcohol treatment centers?

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Answer by Salty
Mailing address: 616 East Cordova Street
Vancouver, BC
V6A 1L9

90-day residential alcohol and drug recovery program located in Mission for women ages 18 years and over. Includes individual and group therapy, addiction education, life and parenting skills development, and anger and stress management. Emphasizes relapse prevention planning, 12-step recovery, and life skills training. The program, oriented towards a Christian world view, is open to all. Open referral. Does not accept women on methadone maintenance.

Why Didn’t Obama Take His Hard Stance Against Organizing When It Came to Bussing Addicts to Vote for Him?

Question by Lemanski’s Ghost: Why didn’t Obama take his hard stance against organizing when it came to bussing addicts to vote for him?
CLEVELAND — Volunteers supporting Barack Obama picked up hundreds of people at homeless shelters, soup kitchens and drug-rehab centers and drove them to a polling place yesterday on the last day that Ohioans could register and vote on the same day, almost no questions asked.

How Can I Volunteer or Intern at a Mental Health Facility And/or at Drug Rehab Places?

Question by unhuman: How can i volunteer or intern at a mental health facility and/or at drug rehab places?
i want to want to become a drug/alcohol counselor, for a intermediate carrier goal, the certificate only takes a year or so. i been going to college for 2 yrs, and this summer i am planning on taking this summer off and no class, and i really want to do some out of the box activities that i like.

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