Question by : Why is Cindy McCain’s drug addiction discounted?
When living in S Carolina in 1999, I received a phone call from a polling organizaion asking me how I felt about Mrs McCain’s drug “addiction”. I later learned that this organization was working for Dr Karl Rove who was Gov Bush’s campaign manager in the Republican primaries.
I thought little of it until the issue came up again in the current campaign.
While I may have trivalized Mrs McCain’s drug dependency, Great Americans like Dr Rove and Gov Bush did not. They did not want the White House turned into a Betty Ford clinic.
To the best of my knowledge, neither Dr Rove nor President Bush have reputiated their claim that Cindy McCain was, in effect, a druggie and so inappropriate for First Lady.
Real Conservatives, like Dr Rove, “W” and Rush Limbaugh take a hard line on pill poppers and we should respect their sage wisdom.
If the claims of 1999 were true and, according to the “zero tolerance” set by heros like Rush, Mrs McCain must forfeit her title if Mr McCain wins.
Question by Somebody: Do I have to study specifically something to be an addiction worker?
I’m graduating soon and I really want to help people with drug addiction but I don’t know if I have to go to a college where they teach specifically those things. Does it really matter if I’ll go to a college and then I’ll be a nurse and so on…Can I still work as an addiction worker? I live in California and I don’t know about any specific colleges near me. I searched the internet too
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Answer by lil bit It can help just to read some books on alcoholism, eating disorders, drug addiction, excessive spending, smoking. They may have a course at the College – but I have never seen one seperate class for addictions. I think it is what one learns in college when taking classes for social work (Bachelors in Social Work; Masters in Social Work) – it is probably in the cirrculum.
Question by : Do you think “tough love” is a good method to assist people with alcoholism and other forms of addiction?
My aunt is an alcoholic, and it is really putting a lot of strain on my family. I went to see one of the social-workers at SANCA (the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence). she suggested my family and I go for a course on “tough-love” to rectify the situation. Whilst I acknowledge that our current approach (giving her money etc when she needs it), is not working, tough love seems cruel to me. I definitely do not want my aunt (who is currently unemployed) to land up on the street. I feel she would probably sink even deeper into her alcoholism as living on the streets is very traumatic. Moreover, the monetary decisions are not in my hands – they are decided by my father and uncle (who support her). I do not want to encourage my family to take an approach to my aunt’s addiction that would cause irreparable psychological damage.
What are your views on this matter?
Thanks to all who answer, I appreciate your input.
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Answer by Wendell Tough Love is a strong approach. It requires you to draw a boundary and stick to it. If you are not willing to keep to the established boundaries you set up it will not help.
Alcoholics begin their road to recovery when they hit bottom. This can be different for each individual. I have known some who lost a job and that was enough. I know others who ended up homeless and in a run down motel decided it was enough.
I do not know what it will take for your Aunt to hit bottom. I suspect your father and uncle make it relatively easy for her to keep her patterns of use.
I want to connect you to an article about how to stop enabling.
Question by ABRIL B: What’s the best drug rehab for methamphetamine addiction in Bronx, New York?
My boyfriend needs help very bad. He’s hooked on methamphetamine and its already affecting our relationship and his job too. I am afraid that something bad might happen to him. What’s the best drug rehab at the Bronx?
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Answer by cherish l_l There are actually a lot. You can call the Nationwide Addiction Assistance Helpline for more information about drug addiction and rehabilitation. Or you can also avail of counseling services in your area. The people there can give you great advice on the best treatment for your boyfriend.
Question by J!W@N: DRUG ADDICTION IN THE YOUTH OF PUNJAB =====PLZZ ANSWER!!!=====?
im doing a research report on DRUG ADDICTION IN THE YOUTH OF PUNJAB.
i would like some ideas, maybe some websites, and maybe even some personal interviews with someone who has experinced this.
i live in America so i cant reeli just go out and ask ppl wut they feel about this in Punjab.
i also kno that most young men in Punjab arn’t working like they used to.
they think drugs are cool and therefore they jus keep on doing this.
their future is being riuined and SO IS THE FUTURE OF PUNJAB!!
PUNJAB USED TO BE THE BEST STATE IN INDIA!!
Question by nightcrow_red: I have an addiction to Oxycontin (Vicodoine)seek treatment.Any free Clinic numbers or help lines?
All the other ones costed around 64,000 Dollars to get help, out of my own pocket. I dont have that much… I work for practicly min wage. I’m really serious about getting off of this addiction, and need help. Does anyone know of any numbers, or clinics that can help me out. I dont have official insurance, but have Native American benifets, and tried calling them, but they werent much help. If ANYONE knows of any free clinics for detoxing, and treatment would be greatly appriciated.
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Answer by Carlin for Pres. there should be some state funded ones in your area.
i went to one in tx in lubbock.
if you call a local rehab, and tell them your financial situation, someone should be able to direct to one in your state.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
Question by Rough times: Addiction to Vicodin and treatment?
My husband has been addicted to vicodin for about 4 years now. He is taking about 20 pills per day. His doctor called me and I told him the truth, that my husband is abusing the drug and buying them off of the streets and he needs help. Needless to say my husband is really mad at me. The doctor is putting him on methadone treatment and cut his vicodin prescription in half and now my husband is scared, saying he wont be able to work while taking methadone because it’s supposed to make you really drowsy. I am so out of my element here. I’ve never known anyone who was a drug addict and now I’m married to one. Are there any physicians or people with experience here to can help me to understand what he will be facing here. I feel like just running away from this sometimes but he needs my help.
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Answer by da big red juggalo rehab is the way to go. if it was just a year or some months then i’d say cold turkey is the way to go, but for that long, its pretty much like a heroin addict (just not so bad, trust me i’ve known all kinds of addicts). but start off by helping him keep his mind off the drug, thats the first step. most drug users do there drug of choice when there is nothing else around to do. but if all else fails, he NEEDS rehab. good luck.
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