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Does Anyone Know a Hotline for Alcohol Abuse in the Family?

...  by Maddie S: Does anyone know a hotline for alcohol abuse in the family? I wanna call someone about my mom. Best answer: Answer by hilzychillzyare you in school? i think you can go to the councelors office and they have a phone number for you. http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/crisis_hotlines.htm substance abuse/alcoholism : Boys Town National Hotline 800-448-3000 National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357) Information, support, treatment options and referrals to local rehab centers for any drug or alcohol problem. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.    Read ...

Why Are Some Drug Addicts Rewarded With “free” Drugs and Others Sentenced to Years in Prison?

Question by ern.ev2u: Why are some drug addicts rewarded with “free” drugs and others sentenced to years in prison? If drugs are so bad why do so many people take them? Does anyone have the right to tell me what i can or cant do to my own body. Best answer: Answer by MadameZNone of it makes sense. Some folks are addicted to alcohol and cigarettes and this is OK. But if police find you with MJ or cocaine, you get busted and do jail time. It’s ridiculous. They should either be all illegal or all legal.    Read more... ...

How Will I Find Substance Abuse Treatment Centers in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania?

Question by ashlie dh: How will I find substance abuse treatment centers in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania? I’m doing a research paper regarding prescription drug addiction and I think getting more information from treatment centers that have patients with this issue will really help me. Doing interviews with people who are dealing with the patients on a regular basis would be really good. Best answer: Answer by darby lwFortunately for you, substance abuse treatment centers are easy to find. The links below will be able to help you out in that task. Just call the treatment centers and ask them if you could schedule an interview. Good luck! I really hope that you get the information you need.    Read more... ...

How to Become an Addiction Counselor With Prior Felony?

Question by ?grundle goat?: How to Become an Addiction Counselor with prior Felony? my girlfriend was convicted for possession of meth 7 years ago. she did some time in prison and finished a 2 year treatment program for substance abuse. she has been clean and sober now over 6 years and currently works as a residential technician at a treatment facility. she very much wants to go back to school and become a certified counselor specializing in addiction issues. she has turned her life completely around and wants to invest all of her time and knowledge into helping other addicts find recovery. what are the steps she should take to become a drug and alcohol counselor? is there a specific course outline to become one? thanks in advance.    Read more... ...

New York City What Are My Options for Emergency Housing as a Female?

Question by : new york city what are my options for emergency housing as a female? I am a recoving alcoholic and need to find sober living housing for women. any ideas?? Best answer:    Read more... ...

FDA Likely to Add Limits on Painkillers

...  Likely to Add Limits on Painkillers Filed under: drug addiction treatment options 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 … Read more on New York TimesĀ  In Gun Debate, Legislators Target Mental Health Filed under: drug addiction treatment options    Read ...