Posts Tagged ‘centers for disease control and prevention’
Question by will: what do you do when you report something to the police and they dont do anything about it?
What do you do when you report to the police about children being at a known drug house? I have seen people come in and out of this house at all hours of the night and recently noticed a guy is living there and he has two daughters that i know of that he gets visitation? One daughter is about 2 years old and his other daughter looks to be about 5 or 6. I have reported this to local police and the sheriff and family services and they have done nothing. this is a small town where everyone knows everyone. I dont know what to do. I dont want to see something happen to those children.
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Answer by baby otter
I would google “non profit child abuse prevention” in your city. Most of them have 1800 numbers, and will most likely give you a solid answer on how to take care of this situation. The Children’s Defense Fund’s Number is Tel: 800-CDF-1200 (800-233-1200). They are a wonderful national organization that advocates against child abuse.
Roundtable on heroin, opioid addiction in Carmel
The bipartisan task force is chaired by Senator Phil Boyle (R-C-I, Suffolk County), chairman of the Senate Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Members will examine the issues and solicit input from experts and others about addiction prevention and …
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Opinion: When substance abuse impacts the workplace
Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic status. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that more people die from prescription painkillers than from heroin or cocaine1, and that one person is dying every 19 minutes2 in …
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The drug that stops heroin
"Things are happening very quickly," said Penny Bruce, a public health employee for the city of Medford and coordinator of the Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative for Medford, Malden, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield and Reading. "A lot of …
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Question by : I think I love my girlfriend too much?
Me and my girl have been going out for almost 3 years and she means the world to me. Over the last year though we have gone through a lot… i went away to university and since shes a year younger than me she stayed at home to finish her last year of high school. while i was away we got in a lot of fights but it was mostly because we missed each other so much and we were mad that we were apart from each other. i also got pissed when she went out which i know is wrong but i cant stand the thought of other guys hitting on her or even talking to her or risking anything coming between us. anyways i finally got back from university and things got really crazy… i know i have a jealousy problem and when she went out one night with one of her guy friends we got in a huge fight and the cops ended up issuing a restraining order. we still see each other because neither of us agrees with the court order but now whenever we have sex and we finish she gets really distant and turns her back after and doesnt like when i touch her or come near her. i know that she still loves me and she tells me that every day and that she never wants to break up and i feel the same way. but when we are forced to be apart from each other (which we are sometimes due to the restraining order… her parents would not allow us to see each other) i cant even function. i love her so much that it is destructive to our relationship. what do i do?
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Answer by Ryan
Wow that sounds psycho.
In an attempt to give some serious feedback… you should NEVER, NEVER…. NEVER throw your identity out the window when with another person. Don’t lose your sense of self, that’s begging for these types of insecurity issues.
Answer by Kirino
Research “Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous” on the web and find a newcomers meeting. It’s not people in trench coats! It’s a common addiction and very much like when your girlfriend becomes a “drug” and you act insane to try to get a fix. They are very understanding and supportive people who can all relate to what you’re going through. I run a local group myself and it’s been very helpful for me. I recommend you try at least 3 meetings before you decide if it’s of help to you. Good luck!
GE recalls hundreds of baby 'warmers' in China over safety fears
GE Healthcare recalled 223 of the U.S.-produced warmers after uncovering a potential safety issue that could restrict oxygen supply to the child, the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) said in a statement on Tuesday. … "At the end, poor and …
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Q&A: Can sleeping pills be used long-term?
A: About 8 million adults turn to prescription sleeping pills every month, according to a study published last year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And these medications all have flaws. sleep cycle … There are concerns with the Z …
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Question by k.nicole211: Research Proj…?
What prescription drugs are most commonly abused?
Also, where does overdose/acidental overdose sit on the list of teen deaths??
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Answer by the-average-american
There are 3 categories in which prescription drugs are abused. They are:
-Narcotics, such as: OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet
-Depressants such as, Xanax, Valium, Librium
-Stimulants such as, Ritalin, Dexedrine, Meridia
From (http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/02/09/america/NA-MED-US-Drug-Overdoses.php) “The number of accidental drug overdose deaths rose from 11,155 in 1999 to 19,838 in 2004, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”
New program launched by Gov. Kasich focuses on youth drug abuse – 21 News …
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A new initiative focused on youth drug abuse prevention kicked off in Youngstown. The program launched by Governor Kasich and his wife is called Start Talking. On Monday, Ohio's Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor was at East High …
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United States Preventive Services publishes recommendations on preventing …
The USPSTF conducted a systematic review of published evidence on interventions to help children and adolescents who have never used drugs to remain abstinent and interventions to help children and adolescents who are using drugs but do not meet the …
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'Know the Truth' Meeting Gives Parents Insight into Drug Problems
Know the Truth is a teenage substance abuse prevention program of Minnesota Teen Challenge; it works with teens, parents and teachers to help educate them about the dangers of substance use and how they can get help if needed. The meeting takes …
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Addiction News
For the latest addiction news, bookmark This Just In. From legal matters and celebrity troubles to addiction studies and recovery stories, this section features the hottest topics in alcohol and drug abuse news. We sort out the sometimes overwhelming …
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Sources For Prescription Drugs Often Come From Friends And Family
A new study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that most people who abuse prescription painkillers get their fix from friends and family, while those who chronically abuse the addictive opioids most …
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's Story and Obamacare Coverage of Drug Addiction
These risks include a family history of addiction (drug, alcohol or tobacco), people with other mental conditions (including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and even loneliness), social or peer pressures (friends with addiction or abuse behaviors …
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With Rise Of Painkiller Abuse, A Closer Look At Heroin
Abuse of prescription painkillers is a "growing, deadly epidemic," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On Oct. 24, the Food and Drug Administration recommended … Opioids — derived from opium — include morphine, oxycodone …
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Aztec Motel to close, reopen as women's drug treatment center
Breanna Shafer is all smiles after getting a place to stay at the Aztec Motel in this 2010 photo. The Aztec Motel was a refuge for homeless people to get back on their feet before getting an apartment. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett) …
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Question by Paris: Can someone explain the inpatient rehab “level” system?
My boyfriend is in an inpatient rehab facility because of his drug use and threatened suicide. His mom told me he’s a “level 2” and I can’t communicate with him at all until hes a “level 3.” Can someone please explain what this means and what he has to do to be a “level 3” so I can talk to him again? I really miss him 🙁
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Answer by Mattshark
It is a fairly common practice in institutional care to create a level system, although each facility puts its own spin on how it works for that unit. Generally, patients come in at a low level, like a 0 or a 1, and can increase levels depending on several factors. Generally, behavior is an important part of moving up levels, so the patient that attends treatment, stays safe and generally stays out of trouble earns points toward moving up. The other factor is often time. For example, a unit may require you to behave as they want for 24 hours before moving to the next level. Each higher level generally comes with more privileges, so by moving up levels the patient may earn phone calls, unsupervised time, time on the video game, etc. Finally, it is generally practiced in drug treatments in particular that time away from the environment the patient came from is a good idea, so they generally start the lower levels without family or friend contact and then allow it with good behavior and time.
The thing I would want to say to you is that this is probably a good thing, and that although I know it is hard on you, I also know you care about him, and so following the units rules is a good thing all around. Find some way to meet your emotional needs while he is out of contact, such as spending time with your family or friends, take walks, read books, knit, etc. The time will pass quickly enough, and hopefully you will get a boyfriend back who is sober and safe and working on his life in a positive way.
Welcome To Internet Rehab
Welcome to Internet rehab. It's the first inpatient Internet addiction treatment center in the country, located in the Behavioral Health Services unit at Bradford Regional Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Many of us have joked at one time or another …
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SHUTDOWN IMPACT: 13 Days after the federal government closed, affects are …
The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say they can handle recalls and high-risk foodborne outbreaks, but discovering them will be more difficult because many of the people who investigate outbreaks have been …
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Prostitute takes laptop, psychologist loses license
The charges were reduced to negligent driving, second degree. Charging papers say he underwent inpatient treatment the next month and then an “extensive outpatient treatment program.” The Department of Health decided that after his treatment, he could …
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