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New Prescription Drug Regulations Help Combat Abuse


 

New Prescription Drug Regulations Help Combat Abuse – Dr. Michael O’Neil, pharmacy professor at South College School of Pharmacy, offers insight on new prescription drug regulations taking effect today which put…

 

“We Should Continue to Provide Treatment to Addicts,” Drug Czar Says

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The National Drug Control Policy Director R. Gil Kerlikowske said in a speech that drug abuse is a brain disease and we should continue to provide treatment to addicts. Drug abusers should seek treatment by checking into a certified detox center such …
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What Are the Different Kinds of Drug Treatment Programs?

Question by dolores df: What are the different kinds of drug treatment programs?
I would just like to know what they’re called. Just out of curiosity, that is.

Best answer:

Answer by blair *
Well, it really depends upon the drug rehab or treatment center. I guess you’d have to contact them to know what kind of program they are offering. To appease your curiosity, though, here are some kinds of treatment programs: Narcotic Antagonist Treatment Using Naltrexone, Agonist Maintenance Treatments, Short-Term Residential Programs, Outpatient Drug-Free Treatment, Long-Term Residential Treatment, Medical Detoxification and Treating Criminal Justice-Involved Drug Abusers and Addicts.

Parent Education: Understanding Teen Addiction Part 2


 

Parent Education: Understanding Teen Addiction Part 2 – The Progression of Chemical Use from Experimentation to Addiction:an understanding of the differences “drug abusers” enabling denial “drug testing” “Sacramen…

 

YOUTH FIRST: Safeguard kids by reducing risks

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According to the research, understanding risk and protective factors is important in preventing and reducing problem behaviors such as substance abuse, violence, juvenile delinquency, school drop-outs and teen pregnancy. It's a matter of taking a step …
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Is Someone Who Abuses Food to the Point of Negative Health Effects Equal to Someone Who Abuses Drugs*?

Question by Anonymous: Is someone who abuses food to the point of negative health effects equal to someone who abuses drugs*?
*alcohol is included as a drug.

If both food and drug abuse can cause health problems that can lead to financial stress, should they not be regulated equally?
Excessively obese persons can negatively affect those around them, just as heavy drug abusers can.
Those who use drugs in moderation can actually have health benefits, much as those who eat food in moderation.

Should we make food illegal?

Best answer:

Answer by angela
“Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?”

336 342 GROUP DISCUSSION DRUG ABUSE SHOULD BE CONTROLLED or PROHIBITION SHOULD BE INTRODUCED


 

336 342 GROUP DISCUSSION DRUG ABUSE SHOULD BE CONTROLLED OR PROHIBITION SHOULD BE INTRODUCED – Courses Soft Skills Training Institute in Chennai The Basic and Foundation level provides the participant to have a working knowledge in English. THE SYLLABU…

 

Volunteers make clean sweep at Frink Street homes on Law Day

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They set up tables and tents to serve as base camp for their mission for recovering drug abusers, the recently homeless, impoverished veterans and convicted felons. One resident, a convicted sex offender, calls out to … But she kept at it, glad to …
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What Are the Types of Drug Treatment Programs?

Question by bernice np: What are the types of drug treatment programs?
I was just wondering about the varieties of drug treatments available and would like to know what they’re called.

Best answer:

Answer by debra t
There are lots of drug treatment programs out there. There are Agonist Maintenance Treatments, Narcotic Antagonist Treatment Using Naltrexone, Outpatient Drug-Free Treatment, Long-Term Residential Treatment, Short-Term Residential Programs, Medical Detoxification and Treating Criminal Justice-Involved Drug Abusers and Addicts.

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