mental illness

Perscription Drug Addiction?

Question by Jessica.RIP.CHAD!: perscription drug addiction?
i used to be a meth addict about 4 years ago (i was addicted for 2.5 years). After that i was perscribed Lexapro 20mg once daily, Welbutrin SR 150mg twice daily. Now i take that plus a nightly birth control pill, about 5-6 Vicodin/daily… Continue reading

How Much of a Role Does Drug & Alcohol Abuse by Parents Play in Developing Addiction in Children?

Question by Shawn: How much of a role does drug & alcohol abuse by parents play in developing addiction in children?
F.e – If both of your parents were heavily into drugs and alcohol ( mother smoked and did cocaine while pregnant) how does this affect their offspring… Continue reading

Long Term Treatment Centers for Disturbed Teens?

Question by DreaHH: long term treatment centers for disturbed teens?
good long term treatment centers.. that are actually effective and help. Deal with suicidal teens that have overdosed, addicted to cutting, and other things that involve self-mutilation.. hospitals that are well known for their success involving personality disorders, depression, bipolar,… Continue reading

Are There Any Counsel Groups for Parents With Children Who Are Drug Addicts And/or Prostitutes?

Question by cheetahgrrl623: Are there any counsel groups for parents with children who are drug addicts and/or prostitutes?
My friend’s daughter has some sort of mental illness (bi-polar or borderline personality) and has been on the streets for just over a year. My friend has no idea what to do… Continue reading

Destination Hope Announces Two Online Interactive Tools That Showcase the

Destination Hope Announces Two Online Interactive Tools that Showcase the
Destination Hope, a nationally recognized addiction treatment facility in South Florida, is sending the message that treatment isn't just for your mind in two new interactive online educational tools: "The Effects of Drug Abuse on the Body" and "The… Continue reading

Meth Addiction Blamed in Murder-Suicide, Minnesota Deputy Shooting

Meth addiction blamed in murder-suicide, Minnesota deputy shooting
Erickson, who has known Blowers for at least 10 years, said she believes the couple were trying to make it to a St. Paul family treatment center to seek help for their drug addiction. She said the deputy's visit probably scared the… Continue reading

Helping People With Mental Illness

Helping people with mental illness
About 1,400 to 2,000 must be hospitalized. … The bill makes Mental Health Services Act funds available for mobile crisis-support teams, crisis intervention and stabilization, and crisis residential-treatment services and rehabilitative services …
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Fast Food Sales Linked to BMI

Fast food sales linked to BMI
… was published last week in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization. In addition to the researchers from UC Davis, scientists from Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston also …
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REAL LIFE GOD STORIES – “My Victory Over Alcohol & Drug Addiction” TOM RANKEY Christian Testimony

REAL LIFE GOD STORIES – “My Victory Over Alcohol & Drug Addiction” TOM RANKEY Christian Testimony — Tom Rankey shares how he got free from alcohol and cocaine addiction, and more importantly, how God has now become REAL and ALIVE in his life! To hear all se…


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Alcohol or Drug Addiction Affects the Entire Family?

Question by Michael S: Alcohol or drug addiction affects the entire family?

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Answer by Jessica R
there are no absolutes, so I would say, yes but, with contingencies. The intensity of the addiction probably makes a huge difference. But, on the other hand, it’s pretty… Continue reading