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I NEED to KNOW the MONEY SPENT on ALCOHOL REHABS YEARLY. RECENT and RELIABLE PLZ.?

Question by Evan: I NEED TO KNOW THE MONEY SPENT ON ALCOHOL REHABS YEARLY. RECENT AND RELIABLE PLZ.?
RECENT AND RELIABLE PLZ.

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Answer by raysny
The most recent I could find for the US has the figures for 1997:

“A study shows that the U.S. spent a combined $ 11.9 billion on alcohol and drug abuse treatment, while the total social costs were more than $ 294 billion. The results were part of the National Estimates of Expenditures for Substance Abuse Treatment, 1997, which was released at the end of April by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.

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Steinbrenner concerned about Jeter's recovery
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Hal Steinbrenner is concerned about Derek Jeter's recovery from a broken ankle but is confident the New York Yankees captain will return to his form prior to the injury 13 months ago. Jeter broke his left ankle on Oct. 13, 2012 …
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Drug Rehabilitation: Acceptance Helps Recovery From Addiction

Drug Rehabilitation: Acceptance helps recovery from addiction
When people realize their problems and are ready to make a change, the next step involves treatment. Drug addiction is a serious matter, and successful recovery depends on a solid foundation. Drug rehabilitation programs are indispensable for building …
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prescription drug abuse
Udall also unveiled legislation aimed at preventing prescription drug abuse and improving treatment options. He said New Mexico has one of the highest drug overdose rates in the nation, with 40 percent of those overdoses caused primarily by …
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What Is the Easiest Way to Quit Drugs?

Question by C: What is the easiest way to quit drugs?
I think its gonna be hard but I want to quit ecstasy (the thing i need to quit the most) and everything else.

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Answer by Tucker Blaine
jail

Answer by Brannon Young
Get a hobby. Computer, drawing, photography, working out.. etc. Stay away from the drugs just do it. It’s like being addicted to peeling the skin off your lip except it’s not on you in your reach. So find a hobby and when you’re near the drugs just don’t do any. Easy as that. Goodluck!

White House to Require Insurers to Cover Mental Health

White House To Require Insurers To Cover Mental Health
From NPR and WBUR Boston, I'm Jeremy Hobson. MEGHNA … I should add, under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, all health insurance policies must include mental health care and substance abuse treatment as a basic service. Now, the rules do not …
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Where Have All the Sopranos Gone?
“Adrian,” Schulze said smiling with relief. “He was 15.” Puberty … The problem is with the sopranos. At St. Thomas, as in all boys choirs, the oldest of those singers with unbroken voices are the most prized. Like flowers that are most beautiful just …
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Should Recovering Addicts and Alcoholics Be Allowed to Become Professional Addiction Counselors?

Question by mrb: should recovering addicts and alcoholics be allowed to become professional addiction counselors?

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Answer by noninvultuous
…only if philosophers learning include lawyers purposes.

Answer by jdavis_1019
maybe after overcoming their addiction they would be great counselors cuz they’ve experienced what other addicts are going through and can help them. but if they’re still trying to overcome the addiction i don’t think so.

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