Archive for the ‘Drug-Abuse-Program’ Category

Should I major in Social Work or Psychology to help drug addicts?

Friday, October 30th, 2009

I am a recovered addict with a desire to help other addicts. I only plan to get a bachelor's degree. Currently my major is officially Psychology with a Substance Abuse concentration. Last semester I decided to change to Social Work because it seemed more like what I wanted to do--just help ...

"Recovering" from vicodin but really have a legit back problem..?

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

I guess I should give a back story first.. I was on pain meds (roboxin, darvocet then vicodin) on and off for about 10 years (im 23) for an injury I got from some bullies in 7th grade.. My mother passed away in 2007 and my psychical pain was increased ...

does weed kill brain cells?

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

The short answer: No. The long answer: The reason why you ask this is because you probably heard or read somewhere that marijuana damages brain cells, or makes you stupid. These claims are untrue. The first one -- marijuana kills brain cells -- is based on research done during the second Reefer ...

Can you help me find my brother a drug rehab center that is free or super inexpensive?

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

My brother who has no insurance has been abusing legal and illegal drugs and goes on drug trips that land him in the loony bin a few times. He regains his senses and quits talking to the voices and himself and they let him go. He has had ...

Strange reaction during a night out; drinking, drugs, terrified. Compassion greatly appriciated;kinda long:?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Here is what happened: Yesterday I went out for a good day, I thought I was finnishing my day with a few beers and some tanning. I also bought a six-pack to bring home; unknown to me I had managed to drink several of the six (4 or 5); (I ...

My Life is hopeless what can I do?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Ok I am almost 27 years old WHAT THE HECK CAN I DO. I have been diagnosed with a 60% blindness since I was born. I have no family I have a child and I have a fience who is blind but can see quite a bit more ...

Help in NW Indiana for son who’s depressed and self medicates?

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Is there any other place in NW IN that has a good dual diagnosis program? He has been clean for four months but is depressed and ready to relaspe.(cocaine and/or heroin was what he used to self medicate.)Has low self-esteem, doesn't care about anything,carries alot of guilt, and shame for ...

Depressed Teenagers…?

Monday, July 13th, 2009

There are a lot of them today. I think there is so much pressure on teens today it's sad. Whether it be drugs, alcohol, committing crimes, behaving badly in school, family issues, abuse, etc. There are so many teens out there who are depressed and saddened, they don't know what to ...

Are psychiatrists quacks?

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Here are some statistics from the Citizens Commission on Human Rights about psychiatrists: 17 million children worldwide are on highly addictive mind altering psychiatric drugs More than 250,000 people have been sexually abused by psychiatrists and psychologists More than 100,000 people a year die in psychiatric institutions Up to 10,000 people a year are ...

I am severely depressed and I just quit drinking?

Monday, July 13th, 2009

I lost my daughter 2 years ago to her father, he was extremelly abusive to me and my 11 year old son and I started drinking before I left him and have had a lot of probs because of it. I know I am an alcoholic but aa and all ...