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What Are the Best Quit Smoking Sites That Really Help You Quit?

Question by totalbalance4u: What are the best Quit Smoking sites that really help you quit?
Dear quit smoking experts or better yet, ex-smokers, what are the best quit smoking sites that really support/help one quit this terrible addiction?

I’m highly motivated and am looking for the best support available to succeed, once and for all. Thx. in advance for you help.

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Answer by fieldelson
Friend;
I was a smoker for 45 years and I tried all kinds of quit smoking gimmicks.The only thing that worked for me was the Guts to try and the willpower to stick to it. It has been 15 months now,and some days are still hard to stay smoke free, but so far so good, give it a try and Good Luck,You can do it.

Why Would a Drug Rehab Center Put a 16 Year Old Boy on Antidepressants and Antipsychotics Without?

Question by .: Why would a drug rehab center put a 16 year old boy on antidepressants and antipsychotics without?
diagnosing him with depression or any mental disorder, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder? They are administering these drugs to him for aggressiveness and behavioral problems. Since when have antipsychotics been used in adolescents for aggressive behavior? Is this ethical? Is this the 21st century version of electroshock therapy and lobotomy? Why is a drug rehab facility taking someone off of street drugs and putting him on pharmaceutical drugs?

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Answer by Jay
maybe their trying to ween him off the other drugs.

What Are the Medications Being Used for Addiction Treatment?

Question by darian f: What are the medications being used for addiction treatment?
I have an acquaintance who does heroin and have just started going to an addiction treatment program. I was surprised to know that they are being made to take medication. What is this for and what are the usual drugs that are used for addiction treatments.

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What Effect Does Alcohol and Drug Abuse Have on Teenagers?

Question by : What effect does alcohol and drug abuse have on teenagers?
Consider the ways that alcohol and other drugs abuse affect the teenagers

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Answer by ceko
basically drop in school performances, grades, and unable to pay attention to certain matters, or think rationally….

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New England Drug Rehab Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary

New England Drug Rehab Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary

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Fifteen years ago, the founders of Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center had a clear vision: develop a comprehensive and individualized addiction treatment program that was evidence based and included innovative treatment modalities …
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Freedom Treatment Center Offers Sauna Detox For Drug Rehab

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Does Anyone Know a Hotline for Alcohol Abuse in the Family?

Question by Maddie S: Does anyone know a hotline for alcohol abuse in the family?
I wanna call someone about my mom.

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Answer by hilzychillzy
are you in school?
i think you can go to the councelors office and they have a phone number for you.

http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/crisis_hotlines.htm
substance abuse/alcoholism :

Boys Town National Hotline 800-448-3000

National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
Information, support, treatment options and referrals to local rehab centers for any drug or alcohol problem. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.