dual diagnosis

When Being Sentenced From the Judge Residential Treatment What Happens Next?

Question by jasimine w: when being sentenced from the judge residential treatment what happens next?

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Answer by OneRunningMan
“Residential Treatment:

Promises Westside’s residential program – licensed by the State of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs – provides comprehensive, individualized treatment based on proven social and psychodynamic methods. We provide a confidential, secluded environment – a peaceful setting where hope and healing begin. Our program includes:

24-hour detoxification facilitation

“Dual Diagnosis” evaluation and treatment (see “Dual Diagnosis” section for more info)

Daily educational lectures

Relapse prevention skills development

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!

What Is Drug Rehab Like?

Question by pond: What is Drug Rehab like?
My Mom just entered an inpatient rehab program today and I am just curious about what it is like. She has been addicted to cocaine for the past 8 months.

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What Are Some Job Careers That Help Get People Off Drugs?

Question by meeeeeee: What are some job careers that help get people off drugs?
I want to save peoples lives by getting them off drugs. what are my career options?

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Answer by Dochallcom, PhD
America-along with many other industrialized nations-face numerous obstacles in dealing with substance abusers attempting to function normally in society. The need for Substance Abuse Counselors and Addiction Specialists are growing considerably, not just because of emerging younger addicts, but also because of older adults who have adopted errant behaviors conducive to compulsive drinking and drug use.

Why Am I So Unfocused and Depressed?

Question by MMN: why am i so unfocused and depressed?
i went through a serious depressive state and i was unaware of how deep it was until i had recovered partially. i spent the last year or so reflecting and recuperating but recently it has returned a bit. i am afraid that all the friendships i form are meaningless, like everyone will leave and i will be alone. i am scared and am pushing people away but i long for connection.

Any Product to Relieve the Symptoms of Genital Herpes?

Question by nlove741852: any product to relieve the symptoms of genital herpes?
over the counter maybe something I can get at the heathfood or a homeopathic store?

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Answer by blip
Valtrex. If you use it you may find yourself on a remote beach with a beautiful woman or hiking up a beautiful canyon with several friends.
Side effects may include: Vomiting, bloody fecal matter, dizzieness, blackouts, mood swings, temporary paralysis, joint pain, dimensia and siezures.

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