prescription drug abuse

Affordable Drug Abuse Treatment


 

Affordable Drug Abuse Treatment – SouthCoast Drug Treatment offers effective and affordable alchoholism and drug treatment, drug rehab and specialized treatment programs Centers in California. www.southcoastrecovery.com

 

Prescription drug use needs strict monitoring

Filed under: California Drug Abuse

“The problem of prescription drug abuse has become so severe, I believe that the time has come to make that training mandatory,” said Dr. Scott Fishman, professor at the University of California, Davis. This is especially true in Florida. The state is …
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Behind the Orange Curtain Sizzle


 

Behind the Orange Curtain Sizzle – Behind the Orange Curtain is a documentary that will delve into the staggering problem of teenage Rx drug abuse in one of the most affluent counties in the country. Young, privileged teenagers are dying of drug overdoses in record numbers in Orange County, California. In particular prosperous cities like Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. This documentary film will set out to ask the question…..why?

 

Drug abuse: Opana overtakes OxyContin in U.S.

Filed under: California Drug Abuse

Contest: What Message Would YOU Give to Your Friends?


 

Contest: What Message Would YOU Give to Your Friends? – Cheers to our first YouTube contest! Just follow these easy steps to be entered into a raffle for 2 free movie tickets: 1. Go watch our latest video, “What Message Would You Give to Our Youth and Young Adults?” Don’t forget to “like” it! 2. Leave a comment or vlog under THIS video stating a DIFFERENT message that YOU would give to your friends about prescription drug abuse. 3. Subscribe to our channel! This contest ends on Wednesday, May 9th, at 11:59PM PST. The winner must meet all requirements before they are contacted. Keep an eye out for that winning message in your YouTube account’s inbox! Good luck, and don’t forget, LOCK IT UP! Subscribe to us: www.youtube.com/lockitupproject “Like” us: www.facebook.com/lockitupproject

How Long Does It Take to Become a Substance Abuse Nurse?

Question by Emilia P: How long does it take to become a substance abuse nurse?
I was wondering how long it takes to be a substance abuse nurse. Or if you can tell me the requirements a substance abuse nurse needs.

Just to clarify I want to become a nurse not a counselor.

Thank you for your help.

Best answer:

Answer by Lori
You would need to get your BSN in nursing which would take four years and then perhaps some extra certification after that. usually an employer will specify what else is needed.

I Would Like to Find Addiction Treatment Centers in Apple Valley, California. How?

Question by anya iw: I would like to find addiction treatment centers in Apple Valley, California. How?
I would really like to become an addiction counselor someday. I have lost a lot of people in my life to alcohol or drug addiction and it really hurt me so. This is what made me realize that I would like to help a lot of addicts get their life back. This way, I would also be saving their loved ones from a lot of pain. I want to find addiction treatment centers so that I may be able to know what are the things I must do so that I will be qualified to become a counselor.

What Are the Laws Regarding Reporting Substance Abuse During Pregnancy?

Question by ~Christina~: What are the laws regarding reporting substance abuse during pregnancy?
I am in nursing school and one of my classes is called Family and Interpersonal Violence. I am doing a research paper about Abuse of the Unborn: Substance Abuse During Pregnancy. I have found a lot of useful information about the prevelance, effects drugs/alcohol on the baby, and getting help for those women. I am trying to determine if there are laws (I live in Florida) that say it is illegal for substance abuse during pregnancy or if there are laws that mandate health care providers to report this issue to DCF.