Parents Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse: An Interview With Gina Hijjawi
Parents Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse: An Interview with Gina Hijjawi – In this interview, Gina Hijjawi, Ph.D. shares with us key steps parents can take to prevent their teens from abusing prescription drugs. In addition to sharing resources for parents to educate themselves, Dr. Hijjawi informs us of different ways parents can communicate with teens and ensure that prescription drugs are not easily accessible.
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What Is the Risk of Addiction for Prescription Pills When Taken Properly?
Question by xxheavymetal: What is the risk of addiction for prescription pills when taken properly?
i need this info for a paper i’m writing. i’m only wondering about the risk of addiction/dependence of prescription drugs (opiates, amphetamines, barbiturates, etc.) when used as prescribed by a doctor. when i googled it, everything i got dealt with prescription drug ABUSE, which is NOT what i’m looking for.
also, if you could, i’d appreciate it if you’d cite the source you got it from, otherwise i can’t use it in my paper. thank you!!
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How Can a Person Who Has Low-Income Find a Good Addiction Treatment Program?
Question by ashleigh h: How can a person who has low-income find a good addiction treatment program?
I know addiction treatment programs cost much. How about those who want to change but can’t afford to go to addiction treatment centers? Especially those who are unemployed?
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Answer by anyssa w
There are actually state-funded treatment programs available now for low-income or indigent persons who are in need of treatment regarding their alcohol or drug dependency. For those who are deemed unemployable because of their addiction, they are eligible to apply for treatment under the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment and Support Act.
Does Marijuana Have Carcinogens in It?
Question by : Does marijuana have carcinogens in it?
I saw the following on National Institute on Drug Abuse on the National Health Institute nih.gov site:
Numerous studies have shown marijuana smoke to contain carcinogens and to be an irritant to the lungs. In fact, marijuana smoke contains 50 to 70 percent more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco smoke.
Is this true? Thanks.
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Answer by Peter R
actually, it does. i think the carcinogens in it makes the smell
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How Do You Find Drug Rehabs?
Question by John Matthew: How do you find drug rehabs?
I will be moving and was looking for a toll free number or something that could forward me to local drug rehabs, my sister has an addiction problem.
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Answer by Rome
888-880-1138 Owls Nest Recovery Community. This place really works. You can also listen to testimonials on that same number of some amazing stories. Leave a message is an option also. They all went thru the program and are listed also here: www.recoverfromaddictionnow.com
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The Facts on Narcotic Prescription Drug Abuse
The Facts on Narcotic Prescription Drug Abuse – www.preferredpaincenter.com There are 300 million narcotic prescriptions written annually in the US and over 20000 fatalities from overdoses. Hear Dr. Greene, CEO of the Arizona Pain Network, describe the facts on opioid prescriptions. Pain clinics in Arizona offer safeguards to protect against overdose, although nothing’s foolproof. If you need pain management in the Phoenix or Scottsdale area, call (602) 507-6550 for the premier clinics, Arizona Pain.
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