Do You Think the NHS Should Stop Giving Free Treatment to Drug Addicts?
Question by Vivien Gina K.: Do you think the NHS should stop giving free treatment to drug addicts? In my college we are doing a tv show and this question is our topic, currently the NHS is giving free treatment to drug addicts however should they continue to this or should addicts pay because it was there choice in the first place to start on drugs? Best answer: Answer by YipesShort answer no Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Read more... ...
Inpatient Drug Rehab in NYC/5 Boroughs?
... by jej: Inpatient drug rehab in NYC/5 boroughs? I have a friend who is ready to check into a rehab for his drug addiction, however, he is on methadone maintenance and does not want to quit it. I was told by a rehab center in NYC that no New York state inpatient program will accept a methadone patient if they are on more than 40 milligrams, then a mental health clinician told me that is not true. Does anyone know of an inpatient program in the 5 boroughs or Westchester County NY that will allow him to ...
How Will I Find Addiction Treatment Centers in Lewiston, Maine?
Question by anisha ls: How will I find addiction treatment centers in Lewiston, Maine? I’m doing a research regarding various addictions (not just alcohol and illegal drugs, but prescription drugs and gambling as well) and would like to find more information about them directly from people who are dealing with these issues on a regular basis. Best answer: Answer by annelise LDWhoa, you’re looking for a lot of information there, buddy. Well, I do hope that the links I have included below will be able to help you. You can also look through the local yellow pages. There will surely be contact information of addiction treatment centers there. Good luck! I hope you get all the information you need. Read more... ...
How Many People Are in Drug and Alcohol Treatment Each Year in the US?
Question by lynsey: How many people are in drug and alcohol treatment each year in the US? I am doing a research paper on drugs and alcohol for a college health class. Does anyone know a website that gives the number of people admitted each year to drug and alcohol center. I know it is a lot of people, but I need actually numbers, and a website to cite. Thanks. Best answer: Answer by waswisgirl1In 2005, 1.3 million received treatment for the use of alcohol but not illicit drugs. Read more... ...
Can Past Hard Drug Abuse Damage the Ova (Egg Cells) in a Woman and Cause Mental Retardation or Birth Defects?
Question by pizza_party9: Can past hard drug abuse damage the ova (egg cells) in a woman and cause mental retardation or birth defects? Can the already developed ova that are in a woman’s body from birth be damaged from years of hard drug use, specifically opiate, marijuana and cocaine abuse? I am curious to know if the child of a former heroin addict is at risk of being born with any birth defects both physical and mental. The mother has been free from drugs for six years. I want to know if ova can be altered while dormant in the ovaries and lead to problems years later if the egg is fertilized. Thank you. Read more... ...
What Is the Role of Medication in a Drug Treatment Program?
Question by abygail m: What is the role of medication in a drug treatment program? I’m just curious. I want to know what the patients need methadone (or whatever they use) for. Best answer: Answer by camilla aMedication helps in suppressing withdrawal symptoms. A lot of times, the reason why a drug addict can’t quit on his own, is because of the withdrawal symptoms. Having a drug that would be able to free the patient from these symptoms would matter much. Another reason is that medication helps bring the brain functioning back to how it once was. Drugs, such as heroin, interfere with the functions of the brain. The medication reverses the effects brought about by illegal drugs. Read more... ...