Sentamu Urges End to Scourge of Homelessness in Affluent City
Sentamu urges end to scourge of homelessness in affluent city
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They also said the social stereotypes that all rough sleepers have found themselves in the dire predicament because of spiralling problems of drink and drug addiction, coupled with mental health issues, are not 100 per cent accurate. The Archbishop, Dr …
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Culture of tobacco: Prevention, education key to curtail cigarette smoking
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What Is the Best Way to Help a Drug Addict?
Question by Tangerine.: What is the best way to help a drug addict?
My boyfriend has a drug problem that we have been trying to deal with for a while. He has gone a long way from where he was before to where he is now. But I still want to know how I can help him more.
Best answer:
Answer by Young Master Ruprecht
Throw your sympathy out the window. BE consistant, never enable any amount for any reason. Stand your ground and keep it at arm’s length. Be sure that you have someone who can support you emotionally while you go about this very demanding type of relationship.
IMPORTANT: What Are the Most Effective Ways of Overcoming Heroin Addiction?
Question by Devilishly Sexy MasterMinD: IMPORTANT: What are the most effective ways of overcoming heroin addiction?
And if anyone happens to be an ex-heroin addict, PLEASE contact me asap.
I have a close friend of mine who’s almost gone insane because of heroin addiction. His family is now considering sending him to Singapore, a supposedly drug-free nation, to keep him off heroin. Is that a good idea?
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Answer by iain
No! “sending him to Singapore” is certainly NOT a good or responsible thing to do!
Hospital Seeks to Reduce Alcohol Harm
Hospital seeks to reduce alcohol harm
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Those requiring more intensive treatment will be referred to Northland Mental Health and Addiction services. "We have an ALAC information pack on hand and a referral form, which we can fax to the Alcohol Drug Helpline there and then, if the patient …
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Government’s cold attitude fatal for Delhi’s homeless
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Health Calendar
Health Calendar
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Families Anonymous, support group for people concerned about a loved one's drug or alcohol use, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1750 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, 384-8051; 7 p.m. Thursdays at Crossroads Presbyterian Church …
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World AIDS Day 2012: MSMs and HIV/AIDS
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When AIDS was discovered in the 80s, there were rumours that it was a disease that only affected MSMs and drug addicts. Though the … Seek help from an HIV/AIDS counsellor or if you don't want to do it face to face you can always ask call in anonymously.
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Are There Counseling Services for Drug Addiction That I Can Avail of in Augusta, Maine?
Question by alise s: Are there counseling services for drug addiction that I can avail of in Augusta, Maine?
I have a co-worker that I want to help. I see her struggle everyday doing her duties at work and at home. I guess the pressure led her to resort to drugs. I want to help her but I don’t where to start. Can you recommend me a counseling service?
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Answer by catherine_ann
There are so many counseling services available in Augusta. You can find the list in the link I have included below. You can choose the one nearest your place. You can also opt for the free 24-hour addiction helpline. Its number is also posted in one of the websites I have linked here.