mental health

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading

Fort Hood Gunman Kills 3, Wounds 16, Then Commits Suicide; Some Victims

Fort Hood Gunman Kills 3, Wounds 16, Then Commits Suicide; Some Victims
The Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 offers counseling to anyone who needs help in dealing with the Fort Hood shooting. The helpline, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is open 24 hours a… Continue reading

Obama Gets Bill Giving Docs Temporary Medicare Fix

Obama gets bill giving docs temporary Medicare fix
Manufacturers of certain drugs to treat kidney disease catch a break, as do dialysis providers and the state of California, which receives increases in Medicare physician fees in 14 counties such as San Diego and Sacramento that are designated as rural …… Continue reading

Methadone or Suboxone in Anchorage Area?

Question by blackjack63e: Methadone or suboxone in anchorage area?
I have been a opiate addict for 5 years and was wondering if there any methadone or suboxone dr’s in the anchorage area. And are there any other requirements to get methadone or suboxone other than being addicted to opiates?

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I Need a 24/hotline for FAMILY Members of Addicts-PLEASE?

Question by Duchess20: I need a 24/hotline for FAMILY members of addicts-PLEASE?
I need to speak with someone who KNOWS and understands what the wife of a addict (crack and alcohol) is going through. I am in Richmond, Indiana.

Best answer:

Answer by ExeneC
I hope this will help:

http://www.drug-rehab-center-hotline.com/… Continue reading

Drug Rehab Treatment?

Question by booyah-baby: Drug rehab treatment?
Does anyone know how much it costs for drug treatment programs?

Best answer:

Answer by BDOGG
VERY EXPENSIVE FOR INPATIENT IN USA. 1000+ AT LEAST

Answer by htowninsomniac
Of course, this can vary wildly based on your location, the kind of drug and the… Continue reading