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My son is 24 years old he has a problem with prescription pain pills,he spends his entire paycheck on them,he has no insurance,he is losing weight and very depressed,I do not have money to pay for a rehabilitation center is there any place out there for him that does not require alot of money?
Hi Kim,
Unfortunately the US health system is appalling (I assume you are in the US), meaning that if you don't pay, you don't really get much. However, there may be some cheaper options. You would have to tell me where you are though (state, city).
Also, the main thing is whether or not your son wants to do anything about it. It is very difficult to force people into treatment, and it often doesn't last even if they do go.
Regards,
Jacqui
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Jacqui
Experience
Currently a Harm Reduction Adviser for Salvation Centre Cambodia (www.scc.org.kh). Worked in harm reduction in Australia for 10 years. Studied extensively on the topic and have trained others. Psychologist with Clinical Masters. Two significant research projects on drug use (one on HIV risk and its link with trauma and one on drug related stigma).
Organizations
No current formal membership but consider myself a part of the harm reduction community.
Publications
Conference proceedings - IHRC 2004 (Chiang Mai), 2005 (Melbourne) & 2010 (Bangkok). Anex Conference 2005 (Melbourne) Stigma-Pleasure-Practice conference 2006 (Sydney).
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Masters of Psychology (Clinical). And a multitude of training courses including advanced first aid, pre & post test counselling accreditation for HIV, significant amount of training on hepatitis C, etc.
Awards and Honors
Have presented at international conferences including the International Harm Reduction Conferences in Chiang Mai Thailand; Melbourne, Australia and Bangkok, Thailand. Also national conferences in Sydney and Melbourne Australia.
Past/Present Clients
I maintain confidentiality about my clients.
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