Senate panel told state overwhelmed by opiate overdoses
METHUEN — A severe shortage of medium- and long-term addiction treatment options is a top obstacle for drug addicts seeking medical help that can wind up preventing or thwarting treatment, local health professionals and addiction treatment advocates …
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Plans for large Calverton drug addiction treatment center move ahead
A large new drug addiction treatment center, designed to support research into alcohol and drug abuse, has received approval from Riverhead's Zoning Board of Appeals and its developers expect to file a site plan in six to eight months.
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Bangor area law enforcement leaders tell business group drug abuse is driving …
Hardcore drug addicts typically don't work, so they “steal or deal” to feed their addiction, said Ross, who advocated with Hathaway and Antone for more treatment facilities in other areas of the state. “If a person doesn't have work, they are not going …
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On March 27, DCM Ted Osius visits the BNN Training Academy at LIDO

Image by U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia
DCM Ted Osius and representatives of USG counter narcotics agencies visited the BNN Training Academy at LIDO on March 27, hosted by Gen. Gories Mere. The team also toured the Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center. Discussion focused on the continued support for the infrastructure development of the Training Academy and ongoing programs with the Rehabilitation Center. The visit underscored the mutual concern and cooperation between the U.S. and Indonesia on counterdrug efforts and demand reduction as an integrated part of the Comprehensive Partnership.” [U.S. State Dept.]

New Study Links Marijuana to Two Deaths–Suncoast Rehab Center Cites …
But two of those states, Colorado and Washington, have legalized marijuana for recreational use—a move that Florida drug treatment center Suncoast Rehabilitation Center says not only opens the door to drug abuse and addiction, but could also lead to …
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Should drug addicts be
35/2009 on narcotics and addictive drugs provides treatment and rehabilitation for drug addicts, but not for drug traffickers or dealers. In that case, we are inclined to differentiate between those who intentionally hook other people to become addicts …
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Study: Older drivers may be vulnerable to just one drink
… levels below the current legal limit, can compromise some basic driving skills among older adults,” said study co-author Alfredo Sklar, a doctoral candidate at the Center for Addiction Research and Education at the University of Florida College of …
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Local Mother of Heroin Addict Brings Support Program to Pennsylvania
The group started in Florida six years ago as an online community in which mothers of drug addicts could share their stories. Now there … “When he's in recovery he's a great person — he's funny, he's full of life, he'd help anyone,” says Rostucher …
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Is substance abuse coverage as equal as required?
Insurance plans that cover substance abuse treatment must provide the same level of care and cost sharing as they do for other medical issues, but treatment centers say disagreement over what this means leaves many alcoholics and drug addicts without …
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The Holistic Sanctuary Stakes a Claim As the Most Successful Addiction …
There are many addiction recovery treatment centers throughout the United States, and indeed the world. The one common denominator between the vast majority of these drug treatment centers is that they rely on prescribed medications to control the …
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Women Who Sought Treatment for Drug Addiction at Caron Treatment Centers …
WERNERSVILLE, Pa., March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Heroin and prescription drug addiction are on the rise among affluent women, reveals a new survey from Caron Treatment Centers, a leader and nationally recognized non-profit provider of …
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Question by Carly: Can you have a self injury addiction?
I have been a self injurer since I was 10 (I am currently 15.) And it was like, i would cut all the time, mostly to ease the pain (like what drug addicts do, possibly?)
I had actually stopped doing it last summer, and i had not done it until Christmas, but then my mom and I got in this HUGE blow out, and I guess you could say I relapsed?
I am not completely sure if I am an ‘addict’ but i might be showing symptoms..

Best answer:

Answer by E-ma
Yes, it’s called “self mutilation” or “cutting” for slang.
This usually requires treatment in counseling to learn how to deal with your feelings in a none destructive way.

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