domestic violence

Ex Failed Both Court Evaluations but Never Went to Rehab or Batterers Intervention Program, Wants UNSUPERVISED?

...  by Lynette: Ex failed both court evaluations but never went to rehab or batterers intervention program, wants UNSUPERVISED? Firstly, we’re in Washington state. Secondly, I am the SOLE custodial parent-legal & physical. Ex was ordered SUPERVISED visitation with children and to take a drug & alcohol evaluation, as well as a domestic violence evaluation and to “comply with all suggestions”-that is the order, it was written Sept. 2012. Ex waits until a year later Sept and Oct 2013 to take evals, he fails BOTH, is referred to “58 week Batterers Intervention Programs” and “Intensive Out Patient” treatment, with random U.A.    Read ...

Addiction to Drugs Physical or Mental?

Question by Omar: addiction to drugs physical or mental? Is addiction to stimulant drugs a physical or mental addiction? Best answer: Answer by .Depends. And is probably a mixture of both. With a drug like cocaine, if you have been taking it a lot, and then you don’t have any, you get a itchy desperate feeling like you’ve got to have some more. Same with cigarettes or alcohol, your body gets used to having it and when it doesn’t, it starts to withdraw and you want mor to stop the feeling of discomfort. But then I’d say that the onset of the addiction comes from a mental perspective. Say with a drug like weed, the physical withdraw isn’t uncomfortable, you just rely on it mentally.    Read more... ...

Why Shouldn’t Child Molesters/abusers Be Held Responsible for the Multiple Generations of Acting Out?

Question by The Space Kitth: Why shouldn’t child molesters/abusers be held responsible for the multiple generations of acting out? Lets say I start a brush fire because I like to watch things burn. All I INTENDED to burn was the field of brush… But the fire spreads and kills a family… I’m liable for the fire, the property damage, and the death of the family… One man molests his son, his nephew, his niece, the granddaughter, his cousin’s son… And a couple of neighbors kids…    Read more... ...

What Are Some Unique Therapy Groups for Adults?

...  by Vice: What are some unique therapy groups for adults? I work in an adult residential drug rehab facility for women as a mental health counselor. What are some unique or creative ideas for groups I can hold for the residents? There are already groups for DBT, seeking safety, coping w/triggers anger management, body image, yoga, and domestic violence. I am having difficulty thinking of helpful and creative issues for which to start up a group. Any suggestions? If so, what type of activities would it involve? Thanks! Best answer:    Read ...

Side Effects of Prescription Drug Abuse

  Side Effects of Prescription Drug Abuse – A listing and illustration of the potential side effects of prescription drug abuse.   Alcohol & Drug Rehab Kelowna Launches Program to Help Adults and … Filed under: effects of drug abuse Long-term effects of ecstasy use include weight loss, exhaustion, anxiety, depression, psychotic symptoms and more." When adults and adolescents enter Drug Addiction Treatment Centers in Kelowna, they have a chance to stop their dependence upon … Read more on PR Web (press release)  Week ahead at Westminster    Read more... ...

What Is the Cognitive Theory of Drug Abuse?

...  your answer to this question below!   United Way still working toward local goal of 000 Filed under: drug abuse help … anti-drug taskforce that works to rid the community of harmful substance abuse, the Johnson County Cancer Support Center who helps many local residents that are currently battling cancer, Johnson County Safe Haven – a domestic violence support … Read more on The Tomahawk    Read ...