substance abuse and mental health services administration

Any Drug Treatment Programs in Auburn Hills, Michigan That Make Use of Buprenorphine Instead of Methadone?

Question by arriana dn: Any drug treatment programs in Auburn Hills, Michigan that make use of buprenorphine instead of methadone?
I just read somewhere that it only takes one injection of buprenorphine and that’s enough to last for 6 weeks. The article also stated that buprenorphine is an appealing… Continue reading

Where Should I Go to Start Over? I Need to Leave. Please Help and Serious Answers Only. Please Read?

Question by Zed: Where should I go to start over? I need to leave. Please help and serious answers only. Please read?
I live in Florida currently. Where should I go to start over? I want to start over?
IVe had suicidal thoughts for a week now. I tried… Continue reading

The Road to Recovery

The Road to Recovery

Filed under: drug abuse articles

In keeping with a state-wide trend of establishing specialty courts, Rockdale's Adult Drug Court is aiming to keep offenders with drug abuse and addiction problems out of prison by providing structure and support to lead to rehabilitation. Since …
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Convicted Stamford Cop Shooter Killed in Prison in PA.

Convicted Stamford cop shooter killed in prison in PA.

Filed under: drug abuse treatment plans

Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. 2 Don't Threaten or Abuse. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. AND PLEASE TURN OFF CAPS LOCK. 3 Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie… Continue reading

What Are Some Questions That a Substance Abuse Medical Doctor?

Question by ohmygoshjessica: What are some questions that a substance abuse medical doctor?
I am interviewing a medical doctor who specializes in drug abuse about the role genetics plays in one’s choice to use substances. I need to come up with questions relating to the drug use/genetics relationship..

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What Are the Medications Being Used for Addiction Treatment?

Question by darian f: What are the medications being used for addiction treatment?
I have an acquaintance who does heroin and have just started going to an addiction treatment program. I was surprised to know that they are being made to take medication. What is this for and what… Continue reading