Substance abuse Evaluation,All the information you need.

What is Substance abuse evaluation.A Substance Abuse Evaluation, also known as a drug and alcohol evaluation, is a process that takes place between an individual and an addictions counselor. The goal of the process is to assess whether or not an individual’s alcohol and/or drug use is a problem. There are three categories of alcohol and drug use: social use, abuse, and dependence.

Social alcohol and/or drug use is quite common in our society. Many people have the ability to use alcohol and/or drugs in moderation on an occasional basis. These individuals do not

Things to know about Outpatient drug treatment.

Outpatient drug treatment.For patients needing drug and alcohol treatment, outpatient and residential (inpatient) treatment programs can provide an essential level of care to achieve long-term recovery.

But how do you know which type of program you or a loved one would best benefit from? Both types of treatment have distinctions which make them more or less appropriate for a patient’s needs, depending on the patient’s level and length of addiction.

Note that this is a general overview of the major differences between residential and

Drug intervention programs and UK drug interventions programme Explained.

What is drug intervention program? Before i got help for my problems,this was a question i asked myself many times.I wanted to know,but did not want to ask cos it was an admission that i was in trouble.At the same time i need help and had seen the term drug intervention programs many times.
Phew,those were the tough bad days.Anyway,in answer to that question,A drug intervention program is a structured, solution-oriented process undertaken to persuade someone who

Do you need Alcohol and Drug counselling?

Alcohol counselling and drug counselling are the obvious recommendations for anyone in trouble with those addictions.But do we know exactly what this entails of?What are the steps taken in the treatment and road to recovery?I found this very informative and educational article on the SOKANU website.
It answers all you need to know about what is involved in alcohol and drug counselling.
 A Drug & Alcohol Counselor is a specialized type of Counselor. Also known as: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Addictions Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Drug and Alcohol

British man runs into glass door high on Cocaine&Dies in Thailand!

Cocaine might have its fun moments,but Cocaine is also a very dangerous drug that can seriously impair your judgement. Unfortunately a Briton in Thailand found this out the hard way.

The British man, died in Thailand after getting high on cocaine then running into a

My Addiction,What is Yours and how are you fighting it?

Drug addiction. Like everybody who visits my blog must know by now,my addiction was cocaine,but i have been clean for 5 years now and i feel so proud and so good ,i shout it out at every given opportunity! But i have a new addiction,in fact maybe several,but i think my two main addictions now are my

10 Corrective facts about Drugs

Corrective drugs fact #1: If it’s a prescription, it must be safe; you can’t get addicted to something your doctor prescribes. Although many medications are perfectly safe if taken in the prescribed dosage for a short period of time, prolonged use can be dangerous—and, yes, addictive. Some prescription drugs are especially hazardous if the user exceeds the prescribed dosage

How school girl became Hooked on Cocaine at 15(video)

Karen Atkinson now aged 30,was hooked on cocaine by 15 and several drugs

Karen Atkinson was was 11 years old the first time she tried tobacco.By the time she was aged 13,Karen had tried 
cannabis, ecstasy and cocaine.It was to get worse,by 15 she was addicted to several

Educate your Teenagers on Drugs Prescription abuse

Educate your Teenagers on Drugs Prescription abuse.

Teenagers are very impressionable.They are at an age where they feel they know everything and usually end up overdoing anything they indulge in.
One of the biggest dangers facing our youth today is the abuse of prescription drugs, and abuse rates are increasing at an alarming rate. According to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, one in five teens say

I had to take Cocaine to Function-Users story

Steven thought life would be boring without cocaine.

Steven’s Story The first drug I took was alcohol, I was 11 years old. I remember having a feeling that I was missing out on something and couldn’t really wait much longer. From that first time I took more than I intended, at the time I reckoned this was because my friend didn’t want his due to not liking the taste. I never liked the taste either but the

I lost everything important to me to Cocaine& Drugs-Linda's Story

I lost everything to drugs-Linda's story

Linda’s Story   My name is Linda and I am a recovering addict. I got to the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous three years ago as I knew I had serious problems with my drug use and in my life, however, I did not stay and now know that I wanted the problems that drugs

I hated myself when i was clean-Fiona's Story

Fiona's story-i hated myself when i was clean.

Fiona’s Story I remember feeling separate from other people from a young age. I was quite shy and found it hard to make friends. I often felt different, awkward and embarrassed and this made me feel alone. Like no one else really felt like me. Growing up I was always bullied at school as well as in my home life and so I never really felt like I

Where Drugs Will Lead You-Effects of drug abuse.

Effects of drug abuse.
A sense of vanity

whats causing this insanity

the worlds burning
ashes are falling
nightmares are calling

Rehab celebrity-16 Top Celebs who booked into Rehab

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Selena Gomez went into rehab in Jan 2014

Rehab abuse comes with the hand book of being a celebrity.With all the pressures and fast life the celebs live,there is usually something to fuel the fire,escape or take things to the next height.

Alcohol,cocaine,heroin,pills,ecstasy are just a few of these tools helping the stars get too high.

Many celebrities have in that process gone higher than they could fly and the next thing is a drastic and nasty fall! Some were lucky and were saved by rehab,rehabilitation on the other hand could not save some.Here are some of those celebrities who survived rehab.Sadly Amy Winehouse survived

Drug Addiction,Detox,Treatment and Rehabilitation

Drug Addiction,Detox,Treatment and Rehabilitation.

Things to consider when choosing a drug treatment program. These include:

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to treatment. Different treatments work for different people.

Patients must commit enough time to treatment in order to effectively overcome their addictions.

Everyone should have easy access to treatment when they need it.

Addiction affects the way the brain works.

Effective treatment should address all areas of the addict's life, not just the abuse or

Cocaine Rehab-The first time i ever used Cocaine!

The first time i ever used cocaine

The first time i ever used cocaine was with a girl i never thought i had the chance of being with,you see when i was at school,i was one of the "uncool guys" You know,the kind of guy who never gets a girl for a date,always buried my head in my books and my thick framed glasses didn't help as well.I was not very tall either,still not.I am only 5 foot 7.I was brilliant academically,but socially i just did not have that confidence to go up to a girl or even make friends with the cool guys.When i look back now,i'm the last guy you would