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What Are the Effects of Addiction on Family Members?

Question by Porridge P: What are the effects of addiction on family members?
I have to write a report on it. I need some facts. Please help!!! Whoever gives the most facts that are true I will pick you as best answer!!!

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Roughly What % of People Will Relapse Within a Year From an Inpatient Drug Rehab Program?

Question by Joe: Roughly what % of people will relapse within a year from an inpatient drug rehab program?

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Answer by raysny
12step rehabs have a slightly higher success rate than “free” AA, and they have about a 5% success rate at the end of one year, the same as quitting on your own.

Here’s a list of alcohol treatment methods, rated by effectiveness:
http://www.behaviortherapy.com/whatworks.htm
Note: twelve-step facilitation (rehabs) is # 37; AA is # 38.

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Just Curious… Drugs/rehab/relapse?

Question by vogueexx: just curious… drugs/rehab/relapse?
if someone had a coke problem then went to rehab for a year, then left and was clean for a year and half until a slip where he did cocaine one night and got rlly high, would he have to go back to rehab? or is it realistic that after he slipped he realized how screwed up his life was and he didnt touch coke again.

basically if someone slipped would they have to go back to rehab or is it possible that they just never touch cocaine again after that?

Do You Have Any Family Members That Were in a Gang? What Was There Story?

Question by Chris: Do you have any family members that were in a gang? what was there story?

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Answer by Michael
I grew up in a gang. As a Black P. Stone from Chicago. we did all kinds of stuff from drug abuse and sales to guarding our blocks against rival gangs. we wore our flags. and shook up when we greated each other. everybody has a need to belong. gangs offer that bond if you will.

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Are There Meetings for Drug Users Family Members???

Question by T.Mills: Are there meetings for drug users family members???
My fiancee just went into rehab today. I feel extremelly weak and lost right now. Of course me and his family are giving him all the support needed, and he wishes to get well, but I am going thru a very tough time at the moment, and I’d like to know if there are meetings for people going thru the same thing as me, in the NY area. Thank you.

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Answer by Daybreak
yes there are look in the phone book for narcotics anonymous. Call them, they’ll be able to find a support group to help you.

What Is a Good Thesis Statement Against Drug Abuse?

Question by Siera: what is a good thesis statement against drug abuse?
I am doing a persuasive essay concerning the impact that drug abuse has on addicts and close ones. I would appreciate any help. I really need a thesis statement to work around. Thank you for your time

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