mental health

Order of Protection AGAINST My Daughter?

Question by None G: Order of Protection AGAINST my Daughter?
My Daughter recently injured HERSELF, as in bloodied her lip, and then had me arrested for Domestic Violence. I am her sole gaurdian, her Mother being out of the picture for 4 years now.

She used this as a tool to remove me from the situation, she was recently released from a Mental Health Facility, diagnosed as Bipolar, and having abused drugs and Alcohol.

The big problem is, although the charges were dropped BY THE STATES ATTORNEY, I still nearly got fired, as I work in a highly sensitive position, a Nuclear Power Plant.

What Is Wrong With Me? Am I Depressed?

Question by Eric: What is wrong with me? Am I depressed?
I have been experiencing a drastic change of sleeping pattern, lack of hunger and appetite, and constant dwelling… I feel like I may be depressed because,not only have I been suffering from these things, but I now sleep in the day and I am awake and sleepless all night long… Not by choice! I just can’t sleep…. I am constantly dwelling on things, because I have so many things to worry about, and not enough time! So many things to prepare for, and not enough time! I am literally stressing about how I should squeeze these blocks together and make them fit! I’d rather skip meals, and skip sleep, and skip life, to try to figure these things out! Do I need a therapist?

How Is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Is Different From Mental Health Treatment?

Question by Rashonda: how is alcohol and drug abuse treatment is different from mental health treatment?

Best answer:

Answer by Sharon
alchohol and drugs are addictions to a substance, which does affect the brain

mental health is stress and anxiety related, which also affects the brain

but everyone is different, so the approach top treatment will be individualized.

Add your own answer in the comments!

 

Long Term/In House Drug Treatment Referals PLz!?

Question by Elizabeth: Long Term/In House Drug Treatment Referals PLz!?
I am looking for a long term in house drug treatment program for my step father. He does not have insurance and has been doing drugs for over thirty years and is broke! I have been searching for free treatment options but cant find any. I remember months ago I gave a donation to a treatment center that had people at wal-mart. It was free and it was in house and long term but I lost the brochure and dont remeber the name
Yeah the county will only pay for a two week program and my step father is way beyond two week treatments

Is SUBOXONE a Narcotic?

Question by getoffmyback: Is SUBOXONE a narcotic?

Best answer:

Answer by **Anti-PeTA**
Yes it is. 1. What are Suboxone and Subutex?

Subutex and Suboxone are medications approved for the treatment of opiate dependence. Both medicines contain the active ingredient, buprenorphine hydrochloride, which works to reduce the symptoms of opiate dependence.

2. Why did the FDA approve two medications?

Subutex contains only buprenorphine hydrochloride. This formulation was developed as the initial product. The second medication, Suboxone contains an additional ingredient called naloxone to guard against misuse.

Subutex is given during the first few days of treatment, while Suboxone is used during the maintenance phase of treatment.

Is Teeth Clap a Sign of Drug Abuse?

Question by Boris A: Is teeth clap a sign of drug abuse?
I met a girl yesterday she is cute and everything. But one thing I noticed that she makes like a strange claping noise with her teeth sometimes. Felt like she couldnt put her top raw of her teeth to the bottom. I heared few years ago somewhere that its a sign of drug abuse. Is she on coke? Anybody knows, please be serious. Thanks
Guys, Just to let you know, everyone in my family are doctors, I heared alot over the years, so I know a thing or two about symptoms. So please leave the “i am too judgemental” for yourself. I am usually right about this.