Substance abuse

Order of Canada Out of the Black

Order of Canada out of the Black
"They are presented in trust to members of the Order, as a visible sign of their appointment and a mark of esteem. When an … In a 2011 conversation relayed to the inquest, Wood was cited telling a prospective buyer it would cost… Continue reading

Was Cocaine Ever Used for Medicinal Purposes?

Question by alise s: Was cocaine ever used for medicinal purposes?
I do know that heroin was once thought of to treat morphine addiction. I was just wondering whether cocaine might have started out on a similar path.

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Answer by eric54_20
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Worcester Program to Help Ex-Prisoners Get Fresh Start Gets Funding to Expand

Worcester program to help ex-prisoners get fresh start gets funding to expand
People turn back to a criminal lifestyle because of a lack of housing, lack of jobs, and because they don't have access to treatment they need for substance abuse and other hurdles, Ms. Stone said. She pointed to… Continue reading

What Problems Might Active Substance Abuse Present for a Person Who Has an Anxiety Disorder?

Question by greenfairy4ever: What problems might active substance abuse present for a person who has an anxiety disorder?
What problems might active substance abuse (i.e. alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, etc.) present for a client who has an anxiety disorder? What about for a client with schizophrenia?

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Substance Abuse (Cocaine) and Functional Analysis Using CBT: Case Presentation

Substance Abuse (cocaine) and functional analysis using CBT: Case Presentation — This video roleplay is part of a training on CBT use with substance users available at www.bestpracticetrainers.org. CEUs are available for NASW members or r…


Philip Seymour Hoffman's death: 10 other celebs who died of drug overdose
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Recovering Cocaine Addiction?

Question by Christopher: Recovering cocaine addiction?
Im a recovering cocaine addict I have been 2 months. My current girlfriend knows about my addiction and has been totally understanding of my recovery. The cravings are still there so how can i get rid of them?

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Record Number of Pensioners Seeking Help for Drug Addictions

Record number of pensioners seeking help for drug addictions
… help for problems relating to substance abuse last year. Statistics obtained from Public Health England show 1,569 men and 495 women over the age of 60 sought help for substance abuse in 2013 – a total of 2,064 people. In… Continue reading

Alcohol vs. Marijuana (Part 1)

Alcohol vs. marijuana (Part 1)
(By comparison, about 20 percent of cocaine users become addicted.) More than 4 million people abused pot or had an addiction problem with it in 2011, according to Fox News. Alcoholics can suffer from the following withdrawal symptoms: depression, …
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Buffalo Treatment Center for Alcohol & Drug Addiction Announced

Buffalo Treatment Center for Alcohol & Drug Addiction Announced
A Buffalo treatment center is pleased to announce that programs to help adults and adolescents end their alcohol and drug addiction are now available. Alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and Oxycontin are just a few of the substances that the treatment center …… Continue reading

Am I a Cocaine Addict ?

Question by antonio b: Am I a cocaine addict ?
Which test is available to check if am I a cocaine addict ?

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Answer by MadforMAC
No test needed. If you do it, you are an addict. Plain and simple.

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