treatment options

What Percent of Rehabilitated People Actually Are Cured?

Question by Maryy: What percent of rehabilitated people actually are cured?
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does anyone know what percent of rehabilitated people get out and dont do the same mistake agian??? (i.e.- they would use drugs daily, went to rehab, then when they got out they quit completly)
i searched yahoo, google, and ask jeeves. i did all of my project and this is just a small part of it wich isnt really gonna be graded so keep your useless coments to yourself
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Answer by raysny
Rehabs often claim amazing results, but the reality is less than spectacular.

Interested in Becoming a Drug Abuse Counselor?

Question by SophiesMom: Interested in becoming a drug abuse counselor?
[rewrite]I’ve been really interested for a long time in getting involved with drug abuse counseling. I live in Ohio. I have a BA but in a completely unrelated field (Art History). I can’t even seem to find a volunteer opportunity. I’m wondering if anyone knows where I can start or what organizations I could contact in Ohio or more specifically, in the Columbus region. Thanks for any suggestions!
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Answer by jannsody
For general career information: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search ‘counselors’, ‘social workers’ or such.

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

Valiant Recovery Gives Away an Android Tablet to Lucky Social Media Follower

Valiant Recovery Gives Away an Android Tablet to Lucky Social Media Follower
[rewrite](PRLEAP.COM) Kelowna, BC, Canada – To help promote awareness of drug and alcohol addiction and treatment options, Valiant Recovery, a leading drug and alcohol abuse treatment center in British Columbia, recently gave away a 10-inch Android tablet …[/rewrite]
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Drug Courts Helping Troubled Vets Off Streets
[rewrite]One group, Justice for Vets, estimates that the number of veterans treated for mental illness or substance abuse has jumped nearly 40 percent in the past 10 years – as many as one in six. What is there to do? Put them in prison … "Instead of either …[/rewrite]
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What Is It Like to Suffer From Heroin Addiction?

Question by Brokenfamiliesbrokenhomes: What is it like to suffer from heroin addiction?
[rewrite]I am working on the revision of my book Broken Families Broken Homes. I am adding a chapter on substance abuse and I would like to hear if the risk of HIV and hepatitis is a deterrant to shooting up with heroin. If so how strong? What is the effect of the drug on your life and what precludes you from seeking help. Are you currently administering the drug in other ways?
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Is SUBOXONE a Narcotic?

Question by getoffmyback: Is SUBOXONE a narcotic?
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Answer by **Anti-PeTA**
Yes it is. 1. What are Suboxone and Subutex?

Subutex and Suboxone are medications approved for the treatment of opiate dependence. Both medicines contain the active ingredient, buprenorphine hydrochloride, which works to reduce the symptoms of opiate dependence.

2. Why did the FDA approve two medications?

Subutex contains only buprenorphine hydrochloride. This formulation was developed as the initial product. The second medication, Suboxone contains an additional ingredient called naloxone to guard against misuse.