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I had a customer come in yesterday that told me about a girl who had just lost her baby and had to have a dnc. The reason was she is addicted to inhaling 4 or more cans of hairspray a day.She is willing to go into a rehab but the insurance will not pay all and her parents dont have the money. They had asked the local rehab places to help but had no sucess. I felt i needed to try and see what i could do for her, i guess because at this time i am also preg and in a outpatient program and know in a way how she must be feeling. Anytime someone is willing to help themselves they definately need to get started. Any assistance programs that you know about?
Hello,
Try call your local dept of health and human services for advice on a program without insurance. I know some programs will accept payment plans if she is working. Contact local hospital administrators who may also be aware of programs offered somewhere. Additionally you may contact narcotics anonymous for advice about this also. Open the yellow and check off all phone numbers for centers that work with drug addiction. The state would be my first step. Good luck.
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Veronica C. Yost
Expertise
I will NOT provide information on how to PASS A DRUG TEST SO DO NOT ASK ME!! I can provide information regarding crack addiction, drug user life style, why they do what they do, visual differences between crack and crystal meth, what effects crack has on the body (long term), what crack looks like, what to expect when someone stops/starts using, effects after drug use has stopped, how long it REALLY takes to recover, what family members can expect of their loved one during drug use and recovery process, why recovering addicts sometimes turn to alcohol or pot, how to talk to your children about this drug before they ever touch it. I won't answer obvious questions about how to make or use crack. I won't describe how to make crack pipes but I will help a parents, guardians or family members identify a pipe, paraphernalia and the drug itself. Since pipes can be very sneaky looking and sometimes without a smell I will answer those questions also.
Experience
I spent many years addicted to drugs and have been clean and sober since 2007. I had a $1000 a day habit and spent over $70,000 in one year on crack. Coming off drugs and alcohol was the most difficult thing I have ever done. I also feel extremely blessed in that it was a drug dealer that actually started me on the road to recovery. It is a daily battle that never goes away. Only 3% of the drug population that quit crack (without rehab) actually stays off the drug. I have been clean for more than 4 years. I believe everyone is different regarding treatment and if possible should consult a physician.
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My life is my experience.
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