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Substance Abuse
General Substance Abuse Information University of Maryland Center for Substance Abuse Research developed the Maryland Community Services Locator (MDCSL) which helps community members find local programs on:
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides a substance abuse treatment facility locator, a guide to finding treatment, self tests to see how much your addiction is costing you, as well as information on federal heroin treatment options. The Judiciary Department of Family Administration provides resources for those suffering with addiction. Therapeutic assistance as well substance abuse assesments are provided through a Family Support Services Coordinator. The University of Maryland Medical Center has several substance abuse programs for the hearing impaired as well as general substance abuse programs. Johns Hopkins Medicine offers an outpatient treatment program for alcohol and drug dependency. Browse this list to find local information from your county health department. The Howard County Health Department provides treatment regardless of your ability to pay. Services include:
Washington Adventist Hospital provides an out-patient substance abuse treatment available to patients 18 years and older.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a 12 step program with nationwide group meetings. AA publishes a helpful brochure that explains the syptoms of alcoholism and its membership process. For more information on substance abuse and treatment, try the following websites: University of Maryland Medical Center provides helpful information about the symptoms, risk factors, preventive care options, and treatment approaches for alcohol addiction. The Recovery Connection website provides information on alcohol abuse, substance, juvenile substance abuse, general addiction articles, and various rehab programs. Juvenile Substance Abuse Information
Does your child have a substance abuse problem? Juveniles can have addictions to both legal and illegal substances. Prescription drugs used by parents or relatives are fairly easy for a minor to obtain and abuse. According to the National Institute of Health 15.4% of 12th graders reported using prescription drugs for non medical purposes. See the ABC News article "Popping Pills, Latest Trends in Teen Drug Abuse" for more information.
The National Youth Network is a provides information about treatment options ranging from theraputic wilderness programs, day treatment, residential boarding schools, and residential treatment schools.
The State of New York Upstate Medical University website has a few helpful tips in recognizing substance abuse in your child. Signs of substance abuse include:
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| Source: By Martine Jean, Maryland State Law Library (MSLL). |
Last Legal Update: 4/2/08 (PLL/M.A.J.) |
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