Question by John Doez: how to get “Alcohol dependency Treatment”?

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Answer by Silver Stins
which one do you want?
there are inpatient treatment and outpatient treatment..

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Clinical trial indicates gabapentin is safe and effective for treating alcohol …
The generic drug gabapentin, which is already widely prescribed for epilepsy and some kinds of pain, appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of alcohol dependence. The finding comes from a 150-patient randomized, placebo-controlled, double … Read more on YottaFire

Question by MrCyzq: Obama described as “inching toward the center”?
Today, Obama dismissed the debate in Iraq as a difference in tactics and that he will possibly consider the notion of acheving our goal in the surge, yet contridicted himself several times on the issue within months. Any thoughts?

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Answer by mak60062
hes making his statements based on who hes talking to

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One snapshot in a tragic national picture: Long Island sees exploding heroin use
Chris, now 17, is in treatment at Outreach House, a long-term substance abuse program on Long Island, New York, for youths ages 12 to 17. His road to recovery hasn't been a smooth ride, however. After three failed attempts at outpatient treatment … Read more on CNN

Portland Metro Men's Center 60-bed dorm for recovering addicts unpopular with …
Does a large residential program for men recovering from drug and alcohol addiction belong in the middle of a suburban neighborhood? A lot of people in Oregon City's South End neighborhood say "no." Opponents, especially those living close to the site … Read more on The Oregonian

Question by Tiffany Pifer: who do we contact to get help for someone who is on drugs in needs help?
i have a friend who tried to talk to her mom about her dad (who needs serious help) in her mom said there is nothing she can do. her mom and dad are no longer together so the little girl turned to me for help

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Answer by Phillip
Rehab is really the best way to go, but he won’t change unless he wants to.

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LI lacks drug treatment spots, expert tells Suffolk lawmakers
But "the key problem" is that insurance companies refuse to cover rehab, without patients first failing outpatient treatments. A state law to monitor and regulate prescription drugs, called I-STOP, went into effect in August. But efforts to fund … Read more on Newsday

Selena Gomez — Secret Rehab Stint For Exhaustion; Disney Starlet Partied With …
And while a rep for Gomez confirmed the treatment to Radar — “Selena voluntarily spent time at Meadows but not for substance abuse,” a spokesperson revealed — a source close to Gomez has revealed that in the months before her stint in rehab, she had … Read more on Radar Online

Question by carcar: Choosing a college major to fulfill a career in substance abuse counseling?
I want to become a substance abuse counselor, which requires 2 years of grad school. I also want to become a certified art therapist which requires 2 years of grad school. I’m just confused as to what major/college types I should be looking into in order to pursue this career path?

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Answer by Emily M
Social work perhaps, with an art minor?

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Trial opens in murder case against substance abuse counselor who killed …
A defense attorney conceded Monday in court that a substance abuse counselor downed two airplane-size bottles of vodka shortly before fatally striking a pedestrian in Torrance more than a year ago, but claimed the victim leapt at the car. A prosecutor … Read more on Daily Breeze

Barnes: A substance abuse counselor's wishes for 2014
1. That you understand we aren't real sure we will be able to help you. Recovery from addiction is an inside job. And, in recovery, everyone is unique and is going to be asked to do a whole lot of work to change his attitudes, thoughts and behaviors … Read more on Auburn Citizen

Clinic Offers Incentives, Counseling To Teens Struggling With Substance Abuse
Dartmouth College Medical School has teamed up with Burlington's Spectrum Youth and Family Services to offer a new outpatient treatment program for teens and their families struggling with substance abuse. Listen. The Teen Intervention Program for … Read more on Vermont Public Radio

Program sounds warning on area drug addiction
JOE GAY, executive director of the treatment agency Health Recovery Services, reviewed treatment options, including Detox, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and medical-assisted treatment (used primarily for opiate addiction). Detox, which … Read more on Athens NEWS

Addicted mothers in Anoka County gain hope, a future with kids
Anoka County's Enhanced Treatment Program is a yearlong outpatient program for mothers in the criminal-justice system who risk losing custody of their children because of drug and alcohol addiction. It operates on a modest budget, yet produces … Read more on Minneapolis Star Tribune

New drug fight initiatives in store for 2014
CHILLICOTHE — A pair of inpatient drug treatment facilities for men are expected to be opened in the area within six months. That news was revealed Thursday night during a second joint meeting of the Ross County Drug Abuse Coalition and Mayor Jack … Read more on Chillicothe Gazette

Michigan health officials plead for residents to get vaccinated
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention described the incidence of flu as low, last week the University of Michigan reported treating more than a dozen serious flu cases, including children, in its hospital intensive care units. Most of … Read more on The Detroit News

What Happened To One Marine Who Fought In Fallujah When He Came Home
Wold's addiction to OxyContin became so obvious the Marines placed him in the Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Program for intensive inpatient therapy. When he failed to successfully complete the program, he was put in the medical hold unit of the … Read more on Business Insider Australia

Health Briefs for Jan. 8, 2014
Caregivers Support: The Ingalls Center for Outpatient Rehabilitation hosts a monthly caregivers support group to help caregivers connect with others, share ideas, problem solve and receive support to get through the rough times. The free program meets … Read more on SouthtownStar

Treatment groups step up to fill the gap as ADDS is shutting down
Horizon Health Services manages 17 outpatient treatment sites in Erie, Niagara and Genesee counties for mental health and chemical dependency treatment, along with Horizon Village, a 50-bed inpatient facility in Niagara County, and a new 25-bed … Read more on Buffalo News

Healthy Talk
The 10 essential health benefits needed to pass the federal mandate are: outpatient treatment, hospitalization, mental health and substance abuse treatment, prescription drugs, preventive care and disease management, emergency services, rehab, lab … Read more on Jamestown Post Journal