drug addicts

Drug Rehab Centers in Texas? Where Is an Affordable/effective One?

Question by Miss Lauren: Drug Rehab Centers in Texas? Where is an affordable/effective one? One of my good friends just finally found her brother on the streets. He is in bad shape and she won’t stop until he has hope again. I’m trying to help her find an affordable and successful Drug Rehabilitation Center possibly 1.5-2 hours away from Dallas. (Doesn’t have to be that specific, but its ideal). If you’d like to read his story it’s pretty incredible. www.christophershope.bbnow.org She’s doing everything she can… but one person can only do so much. So I’m trying to do my part!    Read more... ...

Does Anbody Know of Any Free Drug Rehab Treatment Facilitys in Dallas Texas?

Question by mmm mmm good: Does anbody know of any free drug rehab treatment facilitys in Dallas Texas? My husband is trying to find help for his drug addiction. He is sober now only because he is currently in jail for it. He will be out in a short time and wants help. Is there any free treatment centers (kind of like a halfway house) that allow married couples in dallas texas. somebody please help me, he needs help. Best answer:    Read more... ...

Michigan! Unwed Mum With Son Born in Canada / but Given the Right to U.S. Citizenship, Passport / DAD THREATS?

Question by Daisy Patch: Michigan! Unwed Mum with son born in Canada / but given the right to U.S. citizenship, Passport / DAD THREATS? i am a unwed mummy, whom gave birth to a wee boy in canada, this was three years ago. present day i left canada and back to my moms in michigan, my son and i were in danger from father as he has drug addiction, the father is a uk citizen name on birth certificate, my son carries his last name. the father gave me notarized papers in order to get my sons american passport and citizenship, the dad is not allowed in states, thought he was one day but no i never persued it as it was a danger to my son. my question is what right i have as he threatening me to call cops and say i kidnapped my son!?! no i was protecting us. do you think its a bluff for drug money? do i have the rights in michigan to have my son. the father is a uk citizen he will be deported if he calls cops!!!! he has been in country over three years on just passport! help someone i may be mi ...

Does It Make More Sense to Put CHEMICALLY ADDICTED People in PRISON for POSSESSION or in REHAB?

Question by Bush is not conservative: Does it make more sense to put CHEMICALLY ADDICTED people in PRISON for POSSESSION or in REHAB? Addiction is an illness. Narcotics abuse is an illness. Logically, the purchasing, possession and abuse of a drug by an addict is as much of a health concern as it is a legal one. Narcotics abuse is undoubtedly a more emotionally complicated crime than other nonviolent offenses such as theft and vandalism, but early attempts to curb abuse lacked the necessary breadth to get addicts clean. Incarceration is not an effective method of freeing drug users from the substances on which they depend.    Read more... ...

Are There Counseling Services for Drug Addiction That I Can Avail of in Augusta, Maine?

Question by alise s: Are there counseling services for drug addiction that I can avail of in Augusta, Maine? I have a co-worker that I want to help. I see her struggle everyday doing her duties at work and at home. I guess the pressure led her to resort to drugs. I want to help her but I don’t where to start. Can you recommend me a counseling service? Best answer: Answer by catherine_annThere are so many counseling services available in Augusta. You can find the list in the link I have included below. You can choose the one nearest your place. You can also opt for the free 24-hour addiction helpline. Its number is also posted in one of the websites I have linked here.    Read more... ...

Drug Addiction?

Question by Just Wondering: Drug Addiction? I am taking a class on Social Problems and we have to do a project on a certain social problem in our society. The topic I chose is drug addiction. I see this as a pretty bad social problem in the united states. I am trying to get some ideas on what causes drug addiction. What makes people want to try drugs. I know a lot of people try drugs out of curiousity or boredom or maybe stress. I don’t know because I do not use drugs. Anyways, any ideas or suggestions or anything please feel free.    Read more... ...