Desire To Quit First Step In Drug Addiction Recovery
“That was when I realized that there was no human power that could cure our addiction,” Hoppert said, referring to an ideology of the 12 steps. “That's when I realized I was done.” Situations similar to Hoppert's are the only ways treatment works, said …
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5 Steps to Stop Drug Addiction Before it Starts
5 Steps to Stop Drug Addiction Before it Starts Recovering from addiction can be a difficult and taxing process. Certain people are much more susceptible to addiction, as factors such as genetics or environmental issues can make substance abuse much …
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Lily's Place, a center for drug-exposed infants, faces funding hurdle
And while it's partially modeled after a decades-old Washington state program, Lily's Place aims to go a step further, working with addicted mothers in hopes of sending infants home to safe environments. "You can't fix the baby," says clinical adviser …
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Torbay Council chairman claims 500 drug addicts costing £2million a year
It is a bill Britain cannot afford, said Mr Parrott as he highlighted the figures at the launch of the new Community and Voluntary Action drop-in facility in Torquay for people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. This is a new peer-to-peer …
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Question by schenzy: Should singers be concerned about the message of their songs?
Two examples spring to mind….

1: Avril Levigne’s “Girlfriend” — the message seems to be… It’s a good thing to physically, verbally and psychologically abuse nerds… go out there a kick a nerd’s a*s and steal her boyfriend. It’s fun. (Teenage girls by the millions LOVE this song)

2: Amy Winehouse: “Rehab”… This song seems to say “Hey alcoholics and drug addicts, stay in denial that you are in control. Keep drinking and taking drugs. Don’t try to get help. ”
I’m sure so many people who desperately need help for their addiction problems might see this video and be empowered NOT to get help for their problem.

So the question remains… is it just the song or is it also the song and the message an artist must consider?

Best answer:

Answer by omg
well sure if life was fair but since its not no one is responsible enough to make the decision

Add your own answer in the comments!

Turkish state to cover alcohol, drug addiction treatment expenses
The SGK, which used to cover only a limited part of alcohol and drug Addiction treatment expenditures, will start covering the entire treatment expenses of alcohol and drug addicts. Changing its payment protocol with hospitals, the SGK will pay …
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Why America's Addiction Treatment System Is Broken & What You Can Do
Why America's Addiction Treatment System Is Broken & What You Can Do We know a lot about addiction. We know that addiction is a complex brain disease – not a weakness or lack of willpower. We know its risk factors include “genetic predisposition, …
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Question by schenzy: Should singers be concerned about the message of their songs?
Two examples spring to mind….

1: Avril Levigne’s “Girlfriend” — the message seems to be… It’s a good thing to physically, verbally and psychologically abuse nerds… go out there a kick a nerd’s a*s and steal her boyfriend. It’s fun. (Teenage girls by the millions LOVE this song)

2: Amy Winehouse: “Rehab”… This song seems to say “Hey alcoholics and drug addicts, stay in denial that you are in control. Keep drinking and taking drugs. Don’t try to get help. ”
I’m sure so many people who desperately need help for their addiction problems might see this video and be empowered NOT to get help for their problem.

So the question remains… is it just the song or is it also the song and the message an artist must consider?

Best answer:

Answer by omg
well sure if life was fair but since its not no one is responsible enough to make the decision

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Question by schenzy: Should singers be concerned about the message of their songs?
Two examples spring to mind….

1: Avril Levigne’s “Girlfriend” — the message seems to be… It’s a good thing to physically, verbally and psychologically abuse nerds… go out there a kick a nerd’s a*s and steal her boyfriend. It’s fun. (Teenage girls by the millions LOVE this song)

2: Amy Winehouse: “Rehab”… This song seems to say “Hey alcoholics and drug addicts, stay in denial that you are in control. Keep drinking and taking drugs. Don’t try to get help. ”
I’m sure so many people who desperately need help for their addiction problems might see this video and be empowered NOT to get help for their problem.

So the question remains… is it just the song or is it also the song and the message an artist must consider?

Best answer:

Answer by omg
well sure if life was fair but since its not no one is responsible enough to make the decision

Give your answer to this question below!

Pilot program to treat addicted mothers
According to Kimberly Kane, one of WOW's organizers, women will sometimes sleep on the streets and refuse to seek help if they think entering treatment will mean losing custody of their child. Parenting stress can also trigger substance abuse habits …
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Beating addiction out of you – literally
He has had success with showbiz clients and believes he could help people like British singer Pete Doherty who has repeatedly failed to respond to other treatments. Whether drink or drug addicts, or people who are miserable and depressed, these Russian …
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Utah Drug Addiction Treatment Center Announces Uncovery Campaign
Each month of the campaign will focus on a single stage in the recovery process including signs of addiction and preventative measures, enabling and how to get help, detox, treatment and rehabilitation, post-treatment, and a campaign summary that puts …
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