young adult

Opening Up About Addiction at UNC

Opening up about addiction at UNC
One place UNC has referred students to in the past is Four Circles Recovery Center, a residential treatment program in Asheville. At Four Circles, small groups of young adults stay for between 60 and 90 days and alternate between living in the …
Read… Continue reading

Dr. David Sack, MD of Promises – Addiction as a Family Disease

Dr. David Sack, MD of Promises – Addiction as a Family Disease — David Sack, MD currently serves as CEO at Promises Treatment Centers. Prior to joining Promises, Dr. Sack has enjoyed successful careers in clinical, researc…


Two vying for Criminal Court judgeship
If such a program is good enough… Continue reading

Casual Marijuana Use Linked to Changes in Brain

Casual Marijuana Use Linked to Changes in Brain
Recreational pot use by a small group of young adults caused significant changes to the shape and density of both the nucleus accumbens, a region of the brain involved in reward and addiction, and the amygdala, which helps process emotion and form …… Continue reading

Tollgate Center in Litchfield Proposed as Site for Drug Treatment Facility

Tollgate Center in Litchfield proposed as site for drug treatment facility
LITCHFIELD>> Tollgate Center LLC proposed to convert the Tollgate Hill Inn into a treatment center for at risk youth in an application to Litchfield's Inland Wetlands Commission early April. It will be an adolescent only, private pay, private placement… Continue reading

Seeking Support Group for Parent of Drug Abuser. Any Recommendations?

Question by miller278: Seeking support group for parent of drug abuser. Any recommendations?
I need help dealing with teenage drug addict.

Best answer:

Answer by Peyton Pressley
don’t be so selfish. don’t look for a way for YOU to cope with it! look for a way to… Continue reading

What Should Someone With Mental Illness and Drug/alcohol Addiction Be Treated for First?

Question by chelsea: What should someone with mental illness and drug/alcohol addiction be treated for first?
Trying to get help for my boyfriends mother. She has a mental illness and is addicted to drugs and alcohol. Her family has been trying to get her into treatment but doesn’t… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Problem 15?

Question by power ball: Drug abuse problem 15?
Your Open Question: Today I relieved that I have a addiction for pain killers what should I do?

I’m actual 15 turning 16 in may what websites can I go to get advice on stopping this addiction I take 3 in the… Continue reading

Seeking Help for My Alcoholic / Depressed Sister in Rhode Island?

Question by Veridian: Seeking help for my alcoholic / depressed sister in Rhode Island?
Hello, my sister has a problem with alcohol and she also seems very depressed. She has agreed to let me find her some help, but I don’t know where to start looking. What sort… Continue reading

Addictions Specialist Joins Promises Treatment Centers as Director of Young

Addictions Specialist Joins Promises Treatment Centers as Director of Young
Promises Treatment Centers welcomes Joni Ogle, LCSW, CSAT, as its Director of Young Adult Programs. In this role, Ms. Ogle oversees Promises' intensive outpatient and residential treatment programs for young adults in Los Angeles, Calif. Ms. Ogle has …
Read… Continue reading

Who Does Drug Abuse Affect Mostly Between Teens, Adults and the Elderly?

Question by chante t: who does drug abuse affect mostly between teens, adults and the elderly?
i need an answer to my question for homework asap some one please respond quickly

Best answer:

Answer by Brian
Drug abuse effects us all. The age groups who have the… Continue reading