chemical dependency

What Is the Risk of Addiction for Prescription Pills When Taken Properly?

Question by xxheavymetal: What is the risk of addiction for prescription pills when taken properly?
i need this info for a paper i’m writing. i’m only wondering about the risk of addiction/dependence of prescription drugs (opiates, amphetamines, barbiturates, etc.)… Continue reading

Local STAR Drug Court Hosts Statewide Conference Feb. 20-22

Local STAR Drug Court hosts statewide conference Feb. 20-22

Filed under: drug abuse treatment association inc

West Huddleston, CEO of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, will address the conference, and board members from the National Association of Drug… Continue reading

How Exactly Does TWLOHA(To Write Love on Her Arms) Help People?

Question by Toothpaste: How exactly does TWLOHA(To Write Love On Her Arms) help people?
I have recently heard about this organization, who helps people with depression, self-injury, suicide, ect. How exactly do they help?

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Teen's Suicide Journals Can Help at-Risk Youth. Adolescent Therapist Explores

Teen's Suicide Journals Can Help At-Risk Youth. Adolescent Therapist Explores

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Stories of unstable teenagers seem to dominate today's headlines, with tales of ruthless bullying, staggering suicide rates, rampant drug abuse, and unbelievable acts of… Continue reading

Millions of Workers Should Be Tested for Drugs: Met Chief Declares War on

Millions of workers should be tested for drugs: Met chief declares war on

Filed under: drug abuse help for teens

… they were drug free.' Employers who discovered a staff member abusing drugs would not have to turn… Continue reading

How Do You Fight a Parole Officer Who Wants to Put a Mother in Jail Who Needs Chemical Dependency Treatment?

Question by So Wild: How do you fight a parole officer who wants to put a mother in jail who needs chemical dependency treatment?
This is in Ramsey County Minnesota. The mother has no violent crime history, and is… Continue reading