Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription Drug Abuse
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Minocqua – Drug abuse has become a growing problem across the country and perhaps the most concerning issue involved is prescription drugs. The misuse, dispersion and abuse of … for the worse and becomes abused. But one solution the taskforce …
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Doctors steering clear of addicts
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EFFORTS to tackle the abuse of prescription painkillers such as fentanyl are being hampered by a severe shortage of doctors prepared to deal with drug addicts and a lack of treatment programs. Drug policy agencies say the shortage … The chief …
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Bradford Health Services – Overcoming Fear of Losing Friends, As Well As Your Stress Release.mp4 – Recovery Moments If you’re in need of treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, one of the biggest hurdles you may have to get over is a fear of losing your close circle of friends. But if these are people who also have addictions, or who enable your addiction, then you must leave them behind in order to get healthy. This is a hard decision to make, but an essential one for recovery. The good news is that there’s lots of help out there. Through treatment programs, meetings, and other support groups, you can find a host of new friends who understand what you’re going through. Another deeply rooted fear you might have could be that you became an addict in the first place due to a stressful situation…and now you fear you can’t cope without drugs and alcohol. But you can overcome stress and stay sober. Start by trying to eliminate as much stress as possible in your life. If you’re in a treatment program, you should be learning different techniques for managing stress. While stress is a fact of life, it becomes much easier to deal with when you have a solid network of support and healthy coping mechanisms in place. Thank you for watching this short video and taking the first step to build a solid foundation to recovery. A foundation built on knowledge, love and compassion. We want you, your family and friends to live a life free from addiction. A life full of Hope. Help is out there. Don’t miss the opportunity to reach out for help. Be prepared with the knowledge and a plan …