Cocaine Addiction Treatment and Cocaine Drug Rehab Announced by …
Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. At the core of their philosophy is the belief that addiction is a treatable …
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Study Indicates Teen Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs Remains Ongoing …
Their unique program offers three different tracks: a Traditional Treatment Track, an Expressive Therapies Track, Teen Rehab Track, and a Christian Rehab Treatment Track. They believe that by utilizing a variety of therapies they can better assist …
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Crystal Meth Addiction Treatment and Crystal Meth Drug Rehab Announced by …
Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. At the core of their philosophy is the belief that addiction is a treatable …
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Helping Young People Beat Drug Abuse
Young people in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria learned about the effects of alcohol and drug abuse as the Department of Trade and Industry's National Liquor Authority kicked off its Youth Month campaign on Wednesday. Youngsters from Mamelodi and its …
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Clubbers in their 30s seek help for damage caused by drug abuse
About 50 people a month are seen by the Club Drug Clinic, with many suffering from years of recreational use of the “big four” — ketamine, mephedrone, GHB/GBL and methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth. Experts say this challenges the stereo- …
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Illicit and Prescription Drug Abuse is a problem we all face; help prevent it …
By being involved early and consistently, you can help prevent problems before they occur. Parents should also securely store prescription drugs and dispose of unused supplies. Everyone knows someone who may have a problem with drugs or alcohol.
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Why We Should Treat, Not Blame Addicts Struggling to Get 'Clean'
Journalist David Sheff's son Nic began using marijuana and alcohol at the age of 12, then heroine and crystal meth. Sheff was baffled; his son transformed from an intelligent … In a follow-up to his memoir "Beautiful Boy," David Sheff has written a …
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Colombian City Plans To Use Marijuana To Fight Drug Addiction: Report
In the United States, several studies have shown that moderate marijuana use has helped cocaine and opioid addicts stay in treatment. However, as ABC News reports, this type of treatment isn't likely to gain steam in the U.S. soon. "Unfortunately …
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Synthetic marijuana, addictive and deadly
It's very, very addictive. Once you start, it's hard to stop.” “Right now, in Tahlequah we have a kid who started using spice and is now listed with 'drug induced psychosis,'” Farmer said. “He is being treated with schizophrenia medication. Doctors do …
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Lindsay Lohan To Be Treated For Alcohol & Prescription Drug Abuse While In …
Lindsay Lohan is to be treated for alcohol and prescription drug abuse when she enters into her latest stint of court ordered rehab — which will be her SIXTH attempt at getting sober — even though the 26-year-old troubled actress continues to …
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Cory Monteith In Rehab: 'Glee' Star Enters Treatment For Substance Abuse
Robin Williams. The comedian overcame a cocaine addiction, but headed back to rehab after 20 years of sobriety in 2006 to address his issues with alcohol. Fergie. The Black Eyed Peas singer kicked a crystal meth and ecstasy habit. Heath Ledger …
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Marine Corps Alcohol Screening Program starts now
If service members tests above a .01 percent blood alcohol level, they can be referred to a unit's substance abuse counseling coordinator for screening and treatment as appropriate. If service members tests above a .04 percent blood alcohol level, they …
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Question by rachel r: know of any good books on teen delinquency?
i love the books crank, glass, burned, and impulse by ellen hopkins along with the abigail vona story “bad girl” anyone here know of any books that deal with similar topics? i love non-fiction when it comes to this topic.personal accounts are prefered but im up for any suggestions. thanks!

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Answer by Emily W
Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines Nic Sheff

Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age eleven. In the years that followed, he would regularly smoke pot, do cocaine and Ecstasy, and develop addictions to crystal meth and heroin. Even so, he felt like he would always be able to quit and put his life together whenever he needed to. It took a violent relapse one summer in California to convince him otherwise. In a voice that is raw and honest, Nic spares no detail in telling us the compelling, heartbreaking, and true story of his relapse and the road to recovery. As we watch Nic plunge the mental and physical depths of drug addiction, he paints a picture for us of a person at odds with his past, with his family, with his substances, and with himself. It’s a harrowing portrait — but not one without hope.

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Question by rachel r: know of any good books on teen delinquency?
i love the books crank, glass, burned, and impulse by ellen hopkins along with the abigail vona story “bad girl” anyone here know of any books that deal with similar topics? i love non-fiction when it comes to this topic.personal accounts are prefered but im up for any suggestions. thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Emily W
Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines Nic Sheff

Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age eleven. In the years that followed, he would regularly smoke pot, do cocaine and Ecstasy, and develop addictions to crystal meth and heroin. Even so, he felt like he would always be able to quit and put his life together whenever he needed to. It took a violent relapse one summer in California to convince him otherwise. In a voice that is raw and honest, Nic spares no detail in telling us the compelling, heartbreaking, and true story of his relapse and the road to recovery. As we watch Nic plunge the mental and physical depths of drug addiction, he paints a picture for us of a person at odds with his past, with his family, with his substances, and with himself. It’s a harrowing portrait — but not one without hope.

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