alcohol and drug abuse

Dr. Phil] Video Game Addiction


 

Dr. Phil] Video Game Addiction – If you suspect you may have an addiction or you simply find yourself investing more time than you like playing video games, please check out Online-Gamers-An…

 

Interactive computer program helps patients talk with physician about depression

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When left untreated, depression poses high costs to society, jeopardizing relationships and employment, decreasing quality of life, prompting alcohol and drug abuse and, in some cases, leading to the higher risk of suicide. Three waiting-room …
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Henry Rollins on Alcohol, Drugs and His Reagan Era Tattoos | Ep. 5 3/3 ARTST TLK | Reserve Channel


 

Henry Rollins on Alcohol, Drugs and His Reagan Era Tattoos | Ep. 5 3/3 ARTST TLK | Reserve Channel – Henry Rollins and Pharrell Williams discuss building muscle and the sense of power that he got from making a physical change to his body. Rollins recalls try…

 

Teens working to prevent drug and alcohol abuse in Robeson County

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LUMBERTON – Students in Robeson County are working to drastically reduce drug abuse among their peers. Robeson County has one of the highest rates of prescription drug abuse in the state, said Dr. Robin Cummings, the deputy secretary of health …
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Answers for Addiction 2 : Drug Addiction Treatment


 

Answers for Addiction 2 : Drug Addiction Treatment – http://hisspaceonline.org : Drug Addiction Treatment : Holistic Drug Rehab : Do You Know The Secret to Overcoming Any Addiction? Find Out. Free Drug Addictio…

 

The Addiction Treatment Helpline Celebrates 6- Month Anniversary

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The Addiction Treatment Helpline, a complete resource for those seeking assistance with substance abuse issues, is celebrating its first six-month milestone this week. This success has initiated remarkable motivation in this group of addiction …
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Drug Addiction : Letting Go of Past Drug & Alcohol Addiction


 

Drug Addiction : Letting Go of Past Drug & Alcohol Addiction – Past drug and alcohol addictions are similar to any other regrets you might have, and you must not dwell on them in order to move forward in your life. Get o…

 

Wisconsin Prisons Incarcerate Most Black Men In US

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Black men are more likely to be sent to prison than white men, and often on drug offenses. … At Project Return in Milwaukee, some of those men show up for a weekly alcohol and drug abuse treatment program. … We are doing grants trying to help. We …
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What Exactly Do You Have to Study / Major in to Become a Alcohol / Drug Abuse Counselor?

Question by mouselikegirl: What exactly do you have to study / major in to become a alcohol / drug abuse counselor?
I am in my bachelor’s program in college majoring in psychology. is there specific classes that are needed to become a drug and alcohol abuse counselor?
I’m going to give my academic counselor a call, but I was just wondering if anyone knows.

Best answer:

Answer by Cari Miller
Depending on what level and aspect of treatment you wish to deal with the requirements differ. There is an associates you can get in addiction studies that allows you do do some cousneling. Minimal though. Generally to provide official counseling you would need a masters in counseling.

Can a Patient Be Turned in for Alcohol And/or Drug Abuse?

Question by wOW ReALLY: Can a patient be turned in for alcohol and/or drug abuse?
Can a doc turn his patient in for alcohol or drug abuse to the police or social services?

Best answer:

Answer by Danim Morem
No. It is their job to diagnose you and to treat you in any way possible. It is a good thing to mention to your doctor if you had recently consumed or used any form of alcohol or drug to help with diagnosis, but they legally cannot turn you in as it is part of their doctor-patient confidentiality guidelines.