substance abuse

The Suicide Detective

The Suicide Detective

Filed under: drug abuse treatment association

In response to that widely reported increase, Thomas Frieden, the director of the C.D.C., appeared on PBS NewsHour and advised viewers to cultivate a social life, get treatment for mental-health problems,… Continue reading

Study Examines Survival Rates Linked With Different Dialysis Procedures to

Study examines survival rates linked with different dialysis procedures to

Filed under: Drug Treatment Centers Washington D.C.

Newswise — Washington, DC (June 27, 2013) — Elderly patients with kidney failure may not gain the same benefits from what's considered… Continue reading

'Talk Sooner' App Answers Substance Abuse Questions for Parents, Children

'Talk Sooner' app answers substance abuse questions for parents, children

Filed under: prescription drug abuse help

"These conversations often need to happen in the car, out for dinner or maybe during another activity; the new Talk Sooner app will help… Continue reading

Would Prop 19 for Legalizing Marijuana Have a Better Chance of Passing in Oregon or Washington State?

Question by Alkohollokaust: Would prop 19 for legalizing marijuana have a better chance of passing in Oregon or Washington state?
those states are far more liberal than California? Oregon is so liberal that they legalized assisted suicide where every… Continue reading

Can I Admit My 17 Year Old Son Into a Drug Rehab Center Without His Permission?

Question by cheebo: Can I admit my 17 Year Old son into a drug rehab center without his permission?
My son is 17 years old, and has a severe drug addiction problem. He’s on nearly every Hallucinogen, and smokes… Continue reading

What Should a CNA Working at a Drug Rehab Center Expect?

Question by …: What should a CNA working at a drug rehab center expect?
I just applied to be a part-time CNA at a substance abuse treatment center, but my clinical rotation took place in a nursing home, and… Continue reading