drug use

Are People Inside Drug Rehabs Taught About the Importance of Good Nutrition?

Question by James: Are people inside drug rehabs taught about the importance of good nutrition?
I’m just wondering, are people inside drug rehabs taught about the importance of good nutrition? I just realized that getting addicted to drugs cause a lot of side effects that harms the body. Are they encouraged to do activities that will help them regain their health back? I’m just curious.

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Who Would Be More Likely to Be Persuaded by Peer Pressures Such as Drinking, Drug Use, Skipping Class?

Question by mike: who would be more likely to be persuaded by peer pressures such as drinking, drug use, skipping class?
Scenario:
John is an 18-year-old freshman at New York University. John was the starting quarterback at his high school in a small town in Indiana. He enjoys playing sports and hanging out with friends. John has always been popular and done well in school and sports. Once he is comfortable in his surroundings he can be confident in what he is doing.

Tips on Fighting a Prescription Drug Addiction?

Question by warpedhybrid: Tips on fighting a prescription drug addiction?
I want to help someone get over their addiction to sleeping pills, codeine and valium. They will not seek professional help, advice for how to do this without medical/psycholgical treament?

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Answer by zangmo315
you simply can’t make someone get help for this if they don’t think they have a problem, or if they know they have a problem & don’t want help.
you can be supportive, but that’s about it.
until he/she is ready any help (medical, rehab, psych etc) will simply be a waste of time & money.
my husband had a prescription & alcohol problem & it took him a few yrs to be able to admit that it was time to fix it. (he’s now sober 5+ yrs).
good luck

Where Can I Find Statistics on Drug Addiction and Recovery?

Question by Lena: Where can i find statistics on drug addiction and recovery?
specifically i am looking for a statistic, that essentially says what portion of drug addicts manage to overcome their addiction and live clean.

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Answer by george
statistics on drug addiction and recovery

with the above and mentioning the stae and country… make a search at GOOGLE

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My Life Isn’t Exciting Anymore?

Question by : My life isn’t exciting anymore?
I’ve always had a pretty exciting life, but lately I feel like I’m just wasting time. When I was younger, my parents always used to get into fights, and when they divorced my mom started dating a lot of bad people, and was into drugs and things like that (I never was).

Questionnaire About Psychology of Drug Addiction/recovery?

Question by xSweetiex07: Questionnaire about psychology of drug addiction/recovery?
I am doing a service learning project, and my mom is an active member of Narcotics Anonymous, so I thought I could ask her friends (that are in the program) some questions about their recovery. I need help thinking of questions to ask and how I would be able to tie them into the psychology aspect of my class. Thanks.

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