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Why does everyone hide the truth about drugs?

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Why does everyone on this site try to hide, or simply flat out lie about the facts of recreational narcotic use. By recreational, i mean, using a high enough dosage of a substance to noticably feel the effects on your senses/conciousness. Hiding facts is the most dangerous thing you can ...

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What is the difference between the moderation movement versus the abstinence model in substance abuse treatmen?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Discuss the relationship between deinstitutionalization, mental illness, and homelessness. Share your thoughts on current human service intervention strategies, including visiting clients on the streets, mental health courts, etc.

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What is a Substance Abuse Counselor’s rate of relapse if they are an ex addict/alcoholic?

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

I need concrete statistics and I am not able to find the relapse statistics on counselors. I am currently sitting in class right now trying to find an answer for my class.

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Is substance abuse/addiction motivated by the desire to achieve euphoria or to avoid the opposite?

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Is substance abuse/addiction motivated by the desire to achieve euphoria or to avoid the opposite?

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Am I able to become a substance abuse counselor with an Associate;s Degree? Or must it be a BA?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Are there other career options in the field with this degree?

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For Substance Abuse Counselors only please! Would you please do a little reflection and tell me…?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Would you do a little reflection and tell me why you choose to become a substance abuse counselor?

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Do you think that youth substance abuse is a moral reasoning issue?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

..... or is it an economic choice or ethical choice? if it is a moral issue what makes you decide this?

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what is your opinon on doctors reporting patients that drive and have a substance abuse problem?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Should they be able to do that and would it voilate patient confidentiality between the doctor and the patient? If the patients is a threat to themselves or others should not the doctors intervene in the appropriate matter??

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I am looking for articles related to Family substance abuse and predisposition.?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Would like an article that relates to family substance abuse and predisosition, specifically relating to a family member that is predisposed to addiction and doesn't use chemicals BUT has a mental disorder because of the predisposition.

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Why are ADD/ADHD kids more likely to have problems with substance abuse?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

What is the teacher’s role in biophysical medication? Why are students who are ADD/ADHD more likely to have problems with substance abuse?

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