International Drug Day Observed
International Drug Day Observed
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Furthermore, Haingura said a common misconception about drug dependency is that it is a permanent problem. "In reality, however, treatment for drug abuse …
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Doctors often ignore addiction in patients
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… adults are addicted to nicotine, alcohol or other drugs, but few get treatment, … study released by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at …
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Addiction Treatment in America: Not Based in Science, Not Truly …
How to Become a Police Officer?
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I am a 26 year old Male. I have a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from a respectable school. I also live in Illinois. I have been thinking about applying to become a cop and would like to work my way up to detective. However, about 6 years ago I went through an experimental phase in college. I tried some drugs, Marijuana about 7 times, Cocaine 2 times, and Mushrooms 1 time. Will this disqualify me? I have not done any of these things since and am worried that this will put me out of the running. I now have a steady job and did work as a psychiatric technician in a residential treatment center for troubled kids under DCFS custody. I ran group therapy sessions on drug abuse, depression, anger, and life skills. I know the past drug use will be a black mark on my application and that Illinois administers a lie detector test. I am not going to lie about it on the application. Will the fact that I am honest about it, that it was so long ago and that I later was actively advocating and helping teens to stop their drug use help my chances?
Residential Treatment Centers for Self Mutilation. Please Help!?
Question by Emmzies93: residential treatment centers for self mutilation. please help!?
ok so ive been self mutilating since i was 12. its pretty bad. im 16 now and have attempted suicide twice and have frequent urges and thoughts of it. my self harm includes cutting, burning, bruising, and on occation not eating. ( no eating disorder though). anyways i just told my mom that im ready to get help so im seeing a counsler tomorrow but im really interested in having some short term inpatient treatment i guess almost like rehad at a treatment center. do places that help people with drug addictions also treat those with self harm addictions? so if you have any names of facilities with a program like this that could help me itd be greatly appreciated. i live in illinois btw so the closer the better. thank you so much!