chemical dependency

Do People With Drug Addictions Go to Mental Hospitals or Institutions?

Question by Audrey Rickard: Do people with drug addictions go to mental hospitals or institutions?
I am writing a one act play and the characters are living in a mental hospital. One suffers from hallucinations and schizophrenia. The other is a heroin addict and the last suffers from social anxiety and hates change. I was wondering, do people with drug addictions go where people with other mental illnesses go? Thank you! It would really help!

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Answer by Rachel
Sounds interesting!

Issues With a War Veteran?

Question by chapman_red: Issues with a war veteran?
I have recently found out (which is no surprise) that my brother has numerous mental and physical conditions from the iraq war such as chemical abuse and a thrist for more. They military branch that he’s in hasn’t allowed him to be discharged for going a.w.o.l. for almost two weeks and now has a chemical problem that they may have started! What do i do just listen? Please only honest advice.

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Answer by Phoenix
You should help him get counseling for his issues regarding his experience and get treatment for his chemical dependency. Both should be available through the military.

What Are the Symptoms Associated With GHB Drug Addiction?

Question by smart alec: What are the symptoms associated with GHB drug addiction?
I’ve been using GHB for several months now and I’m wondering if I’m addicted to it or not. See, the reason why I’m taking GHB capsules is because it helps me sleep. That’s it. It has been helping me deal with my sleeping problem and it has been giving me just the right kind of comfort that I need. The thing is, lately I’ve been experiencing breathing difficulties. I’ve also been feeling nauseous a lot. Now, I’m starting to think that I’m getting the negative effects of it. Am I addicted to GHB?

Long-Term Chemical Dependency and Mental Issues Treatment Need Now in Phoenix, AZ PLEASE ! at the End of Life

Question by sneakers822: long-term chemical dependency and mental issues treatment need now In Phoenix, AZ PLEASE ! At the end of life
Im a total basket case nowhere else to turn

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Answer by High Pro Glo
I Love You.

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Looking for State Run Long Term Drug Rehab Facility?

Question by David L: looking for state run long term drug rehab facility?

i am looking for a state run long term. drug rehab. facility, in south florida. I have to get my 26 year old son HELP. He is ready to turn his life around. HELP PLEASE

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Answer by PCL-R
I’m not sure if you looking for a specific state, but I know of one run by the State of Minnesota located in St. Peter, MN.

Denmark's 'Fix Rooms' Give Drug Users a Safe Haven

Denmark's 'Fix Rooms' Give Drug Users A Safe Haven

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"We have to understand that drug users — the severely addicted — they need help. They need treatment, not punishment." To that end, Majlund has established a 2-square-mile "free zone" in the Vesterbro neighborhood where officers don't arrest adults …
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St. Paul Treatment Center Announces New Effort to Curb Opiate-Related Deaths

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