Letters: Key to drug prevention is support, early intervention
The second step to prevention is early intervention. This means treating the addicts. This early intervention can be seen in “drug courts” and pretrial intervention. Clinically, accountability and consequences tend to promote involvement in addictions …
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Lois M. Collins: Quick consequence, intervention for drug use best hope for …
According to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, the specialized courts exist to tackle addictions without throwing away lives that can be repaired. They work by diverting eligible drug addicts out of the criminal justice system and …
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Alcohol and Drug Intervention and Recovery Services at Affordable Prices at …
This is where one needs expert help from a trained and professional interventionist to help cure addiction at its roots. Intervention911 offers a whole range of best-in-class alcohol and Drug intervention services at affordable prices. Its founder Ken …
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Dirt bags, losers and miracles
Not everyone was sold on the concept of drug court, of course. Some people, including a number in the church and in law enforcement, believe that drug addicts or alcoholics are “dirt bags and losers” who have made their own beds and should be deserving …
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Khloe Kardashian Divorce? Lamar Odom Opens to Cheating With Mistress and …
Khloe Kardashian Divorce? Lamar Odom Opens to Cheating With Mistress and Crack Addiction With Rap VIDEO Will 'Keeping Up With Kardashians' Star Stay By Husband's Side? … Although Kardashian has stuck by her husband's side through his drug and …
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Collin County group serves growing hidden homeless youth population
Some are infants whose mothers are addicted to drugs. Others are youths who've been abused or neglected. … In cases where families can be put back together, parents might receive counseling, too. After the 90-day period many children are placed back …
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New York Times Misses Mark on Buprenorphine Drug
To treat opioid addiction, we need options that include both behavioral psychosocial counseling and medications. Buprenorphine is not a miracle drug, but it does allow many people to gain control over their addiction. So what can we do to address the …
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Question by slykitty: Why do people change personality wise after gastric bypass?
Most of them say im still the same person just 100,200 lbs less…I say BS. I know a few people who now can never make to for their friends and family because they are all caught up into theirselves. Why is this? And giving the benefit of the doubt if there are still the same person is it me a friend that has changed. I personally don’t feel I have. Please feedback from others who have gone through the same situation. THANKS
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Best answer:

Answer by Iwillliftmyeyes
probably because they are less heavier, and they can see themselves different. They see that they weigh less, and can be more social. They are more accepting of themselves, and how they see themselves.

Answer by Flowers
There are a few things that happen to people after gastric bypass surgery (GBS). Within a few days or weeks after surgery, a lot of hormones are released that have been stored in their fat. This can cause moodiness and depression.

Also, people who are obese have a food “addiction”. This can’t be maintained after the surgery and many people become addicted to something else…sex, drugs, games, whatever. If a GBS patient does his/her research, they should know this and begin a new healthy habit before surgery.

As their weight decreases, generally their self-esteem increases. They have suffered greatly with this surgery and have reached a major accomplishment which has not happened for them before. Before the surgery they have struggled with diets, exercise, and just the yoyo fads they have been through, but never were able to accomplish their goal. Now they have actually accomplished this huge goal and they are proud of themselves. Like a person who runs a marathon and makes it through the whole race without falling flat on their faces.

Finally, sometimes they see that their “friends” aren’t really friends at all. Some friends have spent years criticising them, and now the GBS patient just realises that they don’t have to deal with such “friends” any more. I am not saying that you were that kind of friend. But that obese person, a lot of times, has thick skin or a great sense of humor as defense for the constant comments they receive concerning their weight.

Yes, your friend has changed, and you are a good friend to notice. Maybe you should talk to these friends of yours and find out what the problem is. They will probably be very grateful that you are interested enough to be interested. I hope this helps.

I had the surgery 3 months ago. I belong to a great Yahoo group called Weight Loss Surgery Friendship & Support. I see the changes, some of which are just wonderful. Try to be happy for your friends, and look to see if any of these items may relate to the problem.

Drug court: a road to remaking addict's life
“Drug court was created in recognition of the fact that most people who end up in court are there as a result of substance abuse or addiction,” said Lucinda Brown, director of Reinventing Justice. “It uses the authority of the court to push people …
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As Syrian Chemical Attack Loomed, Missteps Doomed Civilians
Calls came in to the presidential palace from Syrian allies Russia and Iran, as well as from Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group whose fighters were inadvertently caught up in the gassing, according to previously undisclosed intelligence gathered by …
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Support groups
Alzheimer's/other dementias support group, 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Horizon Bay Assisted Living of Concord, 1501 Zion Church Road East, Concord, for families dealing with Alzheimer's or other dementias. … Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12 …
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Lois M. Collins: Quick consequence, intervention for drug use best hope for …
According to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, the specialized courts exist to tackle addictions without throwing away lives that can be repaired. They work by diverting eligible drug addicts out of the criminal justice system and …
Read more on Deseret News

Pregnant women abusing drugs need addiction intervention, not stigma: report
But a new report says women with substance abuse problems should be treated with compassion by health providers and society at large, especially during pregnancy, because addiction is a brain disorder and not a personal failing. Story continues below.
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Lisa Robin Kelly, 43, found dead in rehab after losing battle with alcohol and …
That '70s Show star Lisa Robin Kelly has died in rehab aged just 43 after years of battling drug and alcohol addictions. The troubled actress checked herself into the facility last week after suffering from “alcohol issues” but suffered died just days …
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To Reduce Overdose Deaths, Report Calls for More Drug Abuse Treatment
An important new report states that there is a lack of available treatment for heroin and prescription drug abuse. Fortunately, there are a few certified drug treatment centers such as South Florida's Harbor Village where abusers can seek the …
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We Must Stop Drug Abuse-Okedi
In the past, we used to have a single manager overlooking all this which was an overwhelming job. What is the authority doing on the rehabilitation of drug addicts? Nacada is leading in making sure that those who are addicted to drugs are helped to …
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Former addict, rehab supervisor both applaud AG's changes to justice system
After years in treatment and drug court, Michael Gumulauskas said he stopped using drugs and alcohol. The former inmate, addict and alcoholic said jail or prison without treatment for drug addictions doesn't address the problem. “In prison, you learn …
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Northern Michigan Asylum

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While the hospital was established for the care of the mentally ill, its use expanded during outbreaks of tuberculosis, epilepsy, typhoid, diphtheria, influenza, and polio. It also cared for the elderly, served as a rehab for drug addicts, and was used to train nurses.

We Must Stop Drug Abuse-Okedi
In the past, we used to have a single manager overlooking all this which was an overwhelming job. What is the authority doing on the rehabilitation of drug addicts? Nacada is leading in making sure that those who are addicted to drugs are helped to …
Read more on AllAfrica.com

Former addict, rehab supervisor both applaud AG's changes to justice system
After years in treatment and drug court, Michael Gumulauskas said he stopped using drugs and alcohol. The former inmate, addict and alcoholic said jail or prison without treatment for drug addictions doesn't address the problem. “In prison, you learn …
Read more on WEAU