Posts Tagged ‘prescription drug abuse’
Question by *Laura*: Opinions on “spanking is abuse” parents?
What is your opinion of the people that say “spanking your child is abuse” “I’m going to call CPS on you if I see you spank that child” “my child can do what they want,they’re their own person” etc and end up with drug addicted pregnant teens,and want to blame the REST of society for their children being how they are? Don’t you agree that those parents should be the most to blame for how their children are? I mean obviously they’ve taught them no morals,no self value,nothing of that sort,not a difference between right and wrong. Your opinions? I think spanking is 100% fine if it’s done in the right way,with the right reasons behind it,not just because you’re mad at your child. It’s done to teach a lesson,not to abuse a child. HUGE difference between spanking and abuse,and by not spanking/teaching your children right/wrong,you’re allowing THEM To become the abusers to someone else because they don’t know any better.
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Answer by Mrs. Bobby Ray a.k.a B.o.B
I think when a parent spanks their child its for a good reason. It keeps them steady and out of jail.!
Answer by la-tee-da
Laura-
I thought you got this all out yesterday. Why still ranting today?
I personally do not spank. I have no children of my own- and regardless of a parent’s discipline techniques, I feel I have no right to lay my hand on another person’s child- EVER.
'Take Back Day' to crack down on prescription drug abuse
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – A drug epidemic is now exploding in teens and pre-teens. Prescription and over the counter medications are becoming the high of choice. On Saturday, law enforcement agencies across the Wabash Valley hosted a Drug Take …
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Teen Institute helps youths prevent drug abuse, violence
Six years ago, when Lauren first went to the Regional Teen Institute, a four-day summer camp in Ripley, she was in sixth grade, “a gawky, awkward middle school kid,” she said. “I was extremely hesitant to go by myself, knowing absolutely not a single …
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Teen substance abuse is the new 'normal,' school counselor says
PLEASANT HILL — Gone are the days when "stoners" could be picked out of a crowd on high school campuses, a counselor at College Park High warned parents this week. These days, Jason Lechner told the parents and students Thursday night, even star …
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US Attorney Assembles Group To Address Growing Problem Of Opiate Overdoses
“I've been in the field over 30 years in western Pennsylvania, and at this time, the problem with prescription drug abuse, heroin addiction and drug overdose deaths have never been worse in our community,” said group co-chair Nick Capretto …
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Drug debate: Will punishing women who take drugs while pregnant help, hurt or …
They believe mothers worried about criminal charges are more likely to avoid addiction treatment or prenatal care, and unlikely to seek treatment for infants suffering from the symptoms of drug dependency. Some may leave the state or seek abortions to …
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Addicted to Profits: Insurance companies adjust coverage of methadone clinics
“Substance abuse requires comprehensive approaches that include prevention, intervention and treatment. But if we can get these unneeded drugs out of our neighborhoods, we will be taking a step in the right direction.” Yet, amid this opiate epidemic, …
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Prescription Drug Abuse Increases on US Campuses
Nationally, the types of prescription drugs most commonly abused are pain pills, muscle relaxers, anti-anxiety medication and stimulants, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The most common prescription drugs abused are Vicodin …
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Bridging Medicaid's medical and behavioral care chasm
On April 1, the Mercy Care Plan, under contract with the state of Arizona, started coordinating medical treatment with behavioral care and substance-abuse services for Medicaid beneficiaries in the Phoenix area who suffer from serious mental illness …
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Four running for probate/juvenile judge
I've handled all kinds of cases, from felony rape down to DUI and real estate transaction, but I'm drawn toward juvenile and probate cases. I see that the …. Probably 90 percent of the juvenile court cases can be traced back to substance abuse in the …
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Roanoke teens' STD rate higher than state average
If you see your kid's mood drastically changing, that's a red flag for so many things — mental health illness, substance abuse and sexual activity.” Health department STD testing … “I'm eight feet away from you,” the man types into his phone. “Let's …
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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 : How much do rehab counselors make ?
So i am starting to see what i am interested in when im older… and ever since a loss of a family member to drugs i have been interested in the career tittle of helping other with drugs and alcohol addictions .. So i been thinking about a Drug/Alcohol Counselor… but what exactly do they do and how much do they make… ive looked on the internet but they never really gave me a straight answer (the area i would work would be San Diego/Los Angeles California area)
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Answer by jannsody
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. How terrific that you’re wanting to make a difference though. A drug and alcohol counselor (or “addictions specialist” or “substance abuse counselor”) needs to get certified and have gotten a lot of clinical fieldwork experience with an actual patient caseload under supervision. A lot of jobs prefer those with a master’s degree. Some community colleges offer an associate (two-year) degree program in addictions counseling and that may help one to realize if he or she would like to continue in the field with training. There may be a bachelor’s degree in substance abuse counseling, too.
For general career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search ‘counselors’ or such.
This site has more specific information about addictions counseling: http://www.naadac.org and can click “education” and then “certification” or such.
For more information about addictions (and other types of) of counseling and to search for accredited programs in counseling: http://cacrep.org/index.cfm/for-students
With schooling, please avoid those private overly priced For-profit schools such as strayer, ashworth, devry, ITT tech, capella, argosy, keiser, aiu, walden, university of phoenix, colorado tech, kaplan, ashford, sanford brown, anthem, pima institute, brown mackie and others as they are merely out to “make a profit” (** and their course credits may NOT transfer to other schools).
These consumer sites have negative posts by former students about those private $ $ for-profit schools, and please heed the students’ warnings:
– http://www.ripoffreport.com
– http://www.pissedconsumer.com
– http://www.complaintsboard.com and can search.
U.S. colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ
To search for possible local volunteer opportunities (including perhaps for a Crisis Helpline in which one would listen to the callers as opposed to giving advice): http://www.volunteermatch.org
Alex Wilson Counseling Services
Alex Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, International Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor practicing in Greensboro, NC. Since 2006 he has practiced as a Grief and …
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Rutgers responds to NJ heroin problem
… Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse show the prevalence of this trend. “In 2012, there were more than 8,300 admissions to state-licensed or certified substance abuse treatment programs due to prescription drug abuse, an increase of 200 …
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Dine Out April 24 For St. Louis Effort For AIDS
Those employees include six certified application counselors who have been assisting clients with enrollment in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplace, made possible through a grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health. More than 30 …
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Westfield Board of Health Debates Immunization at Childcare Centers, Drug …
WESTFIELD, NJ – Members of the regional board of health discussed restaurant inspections, posting vaccination rates at childcare centers, information for parents regarding prescription drug abuse and a resolution to ban smoking in parks and recreation …
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Crime rates drop, local rehab facility sees rise in illegal drug abuse
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky—Crime rates drop, but illegal drug use soars. Law enforcement is cracking down while local rehab centers battle the addiction. New crime statistics provide a new look at just how safe our community is. The McCracken County …
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