Drug Addiction & Prison Sentences?
Question by Free Thinker: Drug addiction & prison sentences? There is a young man that I know who has been addicted to crack cocaine for a long time. He went to prison nearly 4 years ago, was just released to a work release program then with the intense pressure put on him to obtain employment under very stringent regulations and in a very depressed economy along with the fact that his mother is dying a very horrible death, he requested to be sent back to his previous facility to serve the remainder of his sentence. That request was rejected, 2 days later he obtained crack and got high out of desperation. He was caught and sent back to prison. Now the dept of corrections wants to charge him with up to 15 years for possession on a correctional facility. He is in solitary confinement for 150 days which in my opinion is cruel and unusual punishment. Read more... ...
What Help Is Available Within England for Heroin Addiction?
Question by Maverick: What help is available within England for Heroin Addiction? A family member of mine has a Heroin addiction. I have no idea how I can go about helping them, but having already lost one member to the drug, I do not wish to see another lose their life to it, especially one I’m so close to. I’ve done some searching, but haven’t really found much information. It seems the only real help available has to be paid for and the prices are extortionate at best. I don’t have much money myself, and neither does the person I wish to help. Read more... ...
Shakes Due to Years of Alcohol/Drug Abuse…?
Question by Karenmurph: Shakes due to years of Alcohol/Drug abuse…? My partner shakes, I think it is because he used to do a lot of drugs before me and also drank heavily. He is 33. Could it be a direct result of the substance abuse? Best answer: Answer by Nutritionally FortifiedHas he been checked out by a physician specializing in addiction treatment? How long has he been sober? There’s no way for anyone in internet land to be able to tell. My guess would be yes, it is related to substance abuse. Substance abuse kills livers, ruins kidneys, interferes with the central nervous system, and kills irreplaceable brain cells, just to name a few issues. Read more... ...
Drug Rehab Center for Addiction Treatment
Drug Rehab Center For Addiction Treatment – Hope By The Sea is an alcohol and drug rehab center located in southern california. We are an addiction treatment center in San Juan Capistrano speciallizing… 10 Things to Know for Wednesday Filed under: drug addiction treatment facilities in iowa People are taking the fight against drug cartels into their own hands, creating a situation ripe for abuse if proper training isn't provided. 7. DECADES LATER, ELIOT NESS AT CENTER OF CONTROVERSY. Illinois' two U.S. senators want to name a federal … Read more on kwwl.com Read more... ...
How and Why Is Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Related to Substance Abuse?
Question by M: How and Why is Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder related to substance abuse? I know the symptoms and what Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder is but how and why are they related to substance use? Try to be clear when explaining this to me please and Thanks for the help! This is really important to me!! Best answer: Answer by Flubbety Yumany people with chizophrenia or bi[olar disorder will self medicate with whatever drugs are available ( usually pot) to offset the symptoms. Give your answer to this question below! Read more... ...
Borderline Personality Disorder – Causes, Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
... Symptoms, and Treatment – Dr. Charles Sophy, F.A.C.N. from vh1’s “Celebrity Rehab” and “Sober House” discusses the mental condition, Borderline Personality Disorder. He goes over the … Drug legalization threatens public health and safety Filed under: drug abuse symptoms Drug use can be reduced by, among other things, implementing strong prevention strategies, increasing access to treatment, improving quality of treatment, and leveraging the criminal justice system to reduce drug use while also reducing recidivism and … Read more on The Daily Star Read ...