DRUG ABUSE

A writer, a song composer . A researcher of psychological factors in today's and traditional's human society. A researcher of human behavior and sexuality and drug abuse . These are my expertise .

Dr Sheafe has over 24 years of clinical experience in marriage counseling & family therapy. She specializes in: substance abuse treatment, drug addiction, sex therapy and couples counseling. She can assist with recovery from emotional, verbal, physical and drug abuse. Dr Sheafe is considered an expert on domestic violence and issues related to childhood trauma and porn addiction. She has worked with thousands of clients throughout the United States & Europe. She States, "I offer solid, down-to-earth guidance!" She is called upon by litigators as an 'Expert Witness' for issues related to sexual trauma. She offers phone counseling or in-person visits for those living in South East Virginia. For complete information please visit: http://www.drsadiesheafe.com/telephoneconsultation.html or email her at Sadie@Dr Sheafe.com. Most Insurance accepted. Dr Sheafe is a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, American Board of Sexology Diplomate, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Currently, she serves as the Chairman, Virginia Legislative Committee: National Association Social Work, (NASW) and Virginia, Regional Representative for Hampton Roads, Virginia; Member, American Board of Clinical Sexologists and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). She has been appointed to the Mental Health Advisory Council Board for the city of Portsmouth, Virginia and was elected to the State Board of Directors for NASW. She is currently the Chairman of the Department of Veterans Affairs Social Work Professional Standards Board, Virgina and an Adjunct Professor at Norfolk State University in the Doctoral and Masters Degree Programs for Social Work.

In recovery for six + years and knowing addiction I am compelled to reach out to help people find their voice. People die daily from drug abuse. It saddens me that there isn't more help in the media for these souls. I want to reach these people.

Janice is a Published Author and Inspirational Speaker. She has appeared on local television shows in many states and on national networks. Her passion lies within raising awareness regarding domestic violence and prevention, drug abuse, women's issues and other life changes that comfort and heal the soul. She is a speaker for Domestic Violence Organizations and has guided many women through the healing process to become consciously aware of the power that exists within that transforms the quality of their lives. She has two books coming out within several months available worldwide and on kindle.

Keaton Foster is a nationally and internationally published author of poetry, short stories, and philosophy. With several published books to his credit, and over eighty-five hundred, and counting poems Keaton Foster will certainly leave his mark on the literary world before his time is done. Keaton Foster has much to say and he expresses it in all that he writes. His uniquely crafted works deal with a wide variety of topics that illuminate every aspect of his own life as well as the world he has come to know through his experiences. One of the most prolific poets of his generation, Keaton Foster has explored all sides of what it means to exist as we do. With his keen insight into the human experience, which he attributes to his own often-complicated, and challenging life. Keaton Foster has certainly created some amazing, thought provoking writings that cross all boundaries. Well-known published short stories like "The Sapphire Moon (2008)" highlight Keaton's powerful ability to convey human emotions in ways that have left many readers speechless. Keaton's poems, and short stories often deal with deep personal issues that many of his avid readers will surely be able to relate to in powerful ways. Keaton Foster's writings hold nothing back in their raw, true, powerful form. He leaves no stone unturned in his quest to expose all the deep dark secrets hiding behind closed doors. Born and raised in Saco, Maine in the early 1970s. Keaton Foster spent his formative years living in a highly dysfunctional family environment. Drug abuse, alcoholism, and emotional and physical abuse were all part of Keaton Foster's daily life growing up in Maine. Abandoned by his mother when he was twelve, Keaton has long since known what it takes to survive in an often-inhospitable world. His past and present life are a constant source for his writings. Many recent changes in his life, including the birth of his first child and graduating from college have all given Keaton

My name is David Wotruba. I graduated in pharmacy from the University of Washington and have been a licensed pharmacist in Washington, Hawaii and California for 45 years. My work includes consulting with doctors, administering immunizations, performing diabetes and cholesterol screenings and prescribing the morning after pill. I graduated as a marriage and family therapist in 1995. I’ve conducted over 30 workshops on teen drug abuse prevention, served as a court appointed Special Advocate, served more than 20 sexually abused children and am often called on to give expert testimony in the Superior Court of the State of Washington. I am past president of the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, former registered lobbyist with the Hawaii State Legislature, and was elected to public office in the City and County of Honolulu. I’m married with two daughters and four grand daughters. I have one published novel. I ride a red Vespa motor scooter, snowboard, ski, make Hawaiian applique quilts, and spend as much time traveling as life and work will allow.

The Garden district is located North of Lusaka Town Center and is home to over 7,000 people. At best, it can be could an unplanned settlement, and at worse, it could be called a slum. While the culture is as rich as the mango and avocado trees growing throughout the town, the people are poor and sparsely employed. As you approach the vicinity, loud music blares from the many nightclubs and bars, ...the most popular form of recreation and entertainment. What's worse is that the children seem follow in the footsteps of the adults. Many fall victim to the dangerous vices of alcohol and drug abuse. A lot of children leave their homes and end up living on the streets from as young as 8 years old. These unfortunate circumstances stem mainly from a lack of productive infrastructure and boredom. Since its inception in 2005, Youth for Sport, Restoration, and Rehabilitation (YOFOSO) has sought to give the children not only a safe place to grow and thrive, but also productive programmes to engage the children. YOFOSO now has their own building that serves as a social center for the youth, complete with a library, internet cafe, and a business center. YOFOSO's most recent success stories include Samuel Mwale, who starred in the film "Mwansa the Great". YOFOSO also has a soccer team, the Young Gunners, which recently made it to the semi-finals in the Lusaka Tournament.

I am into Search Engine Optimization .I am a exfelon that has been out for 10 years .I am hoping one day that men have the right to atleast have access to Hud Housing .I have created a bill called the Fathers And Men That Are Exfelons Bill .I am hoping that Congress will consider allowing felons access to housing after 10 to 20 years depending on our crimes .I feel it is time to show a little compassion adn mercy to the 65 million men with a felony record and to those trying to be productive. I express myself in crazy ways online sometimes I look back and laugh at myself but I find venting online is good . I seek to better myself and educate myself more. I feel that education is what most of us ex-felons need . With our low wages and laws it is no longer fair to force millions with records deeper into grinding poverty dispair and drug abuse .I have not been a victim of those circumstances for long but I have seen then struggle and experienced some .I seek what most people seek , to just be happy . Isn't that what most people want.

Effa Freely, a freelance graphic designer and ezine publisher, is an online blogging enthusiast. She has published works in Louisville Food & Dining Magazine, Putnam County Magazine, and more. She has created numerous projects for print media, logos for local business, and has produced a family lifestyle magazine for her community. She is active in local Farmer's Markets, in helping others learn how to save money, and in educating our youth on the dangers of drug abuse. She lives in West Virginia, with her husband, and one smart boxer named Mya.

Kristan is an undergraduate student studying at the Pennsylvania State University. She is currently in progress of obtaining her B.S. in Psychology, with a minor in Business Management. Future plans include grad school, obtaining a doctorate degree, and opening her own counseling services. She is interested in many fields of psychology with a specified interest in; forensics, drug abuse/addiction, and eating disorders. She participates in a lot of volunteer and service work and is part of a service sorority called Gamma Sigma Sigma. She has also tutored adults for obtaining GEDs and worked with students for ESL. Kristan has family ties in Pennsylvania and New York and tends to bounce around from one area to another. Moving around has just been part of her life and she can't see herself settling down anytime in the near future. She works three jobs (not including being a student); as an optician, a retail sales associate, and a daycare student aide. Clearly - she is all about variety.

Born in Europe, I earned a master degree in Mathematics and Logics from a prestigious French school. I got involved at various levels of the drug scene in the early 70s and was closely stricken by the tragedy of drug abuse. I moved to the US in the early 1980's to start a natural health business which reached wide international distribution and was intimately involved in marketing and P.R. I wrote a book on a natural health related topic published in 1990, which is still in print and was translated into Spanish, Portuguese and German. I wrote numerous articles and gave countless lectures and seminars throughout the world. I am very familiar with public speaking and made several TV appearances.

Hello everyone, My name is Ivy. I am a 20 year old stay at home mother of 3. I have a son who is currently 5 and a half months old and I have 2 step daughters. Heather who is 5 and Amber who is 3. I am a Certified Medical Asst. and was attending online college in order to obtain my B.S in Pscyhology (where I was an honor student) but some mishaps with the school caused me to not want to attend anymore. I will return when my son starts school. I have a past history of rape, abuse, drug abuse (father) etc. from personal experience and my parents so I will be publishing a lot of articels with these type of subjects. I want to get my degree in Psychology specializing in troubled and trammatized teens and young adults. Putting my exprience to good use helping others.

From the age of 14 I have had a desire to experience more than just the norm. I found both ecstasy and tragedy in my endeavors with drug abuse. Being clean and sober for going on 4 years, I have a much broader range of perceptions on the topic of substance use and the fine l

I am a writer/graduate student/teacher. Writing is my passion. I am currently researching material for a series of short stories and a book/documentary on the drug abuse story of an Ivy League graduate.

Mark Banta is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Oklahoma as well as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. He has over 12 years experience in the mental health and substance abuse fields. He has an Associates Degree in Wildlife Conservation from Eastern Oklahoma State College, a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma. He has been married for 10 years to his wife Sharon and they live in Edmond, Oklahoma. They enjoy time traveling, spending time outdoors, and caring for their pets (Jasper and Yoda). Mark also has experience as a freelance writer. He has numerous published magazine articles and has specialized in the outdoor genre, including publications in Buckmasters, Petersons Bowhunting, and Fur, Fish, & Game. Recently, he has expanded his writing to include his expertise in psychology and counseling. In addition, Mark has several novels in the works ranging from auto-biographical to fantasy fiction.

Dallas Intervention & Recovery Resources provides drug and alcohol intervention services.

Born and bred unto the pain of poverty and abuse, Ruth Cox often shares the darkest days of her life in her poetry and prose. Her storytelling is inspired by her desire to be a voice for the victims of such demons and hopes that in so doing, the cries of the victims shall be heard. Cox believes "a bit o' sunshine can always be found peekin' out o' the clouds" and has spent a lifetime spreading "nuttin' but sunshine" with her sun-bespeckled ink.

I am a 30-year-old Masters level social worker from Tampa, FL. When I'm not helping teens with their drug addiction, I can be found poring over news searches for items of note to write about. I also read and review a book a week.

Natalie Vandevort is currently a drug and alcohol counselor at a halfway house for adult males. She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling degree and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. She has experience in drug and alcohol counseling, mental health, and education. She enjoys writing on a variety of topics.

Jennifer is an Alcohol and Drug Prevention Specialist at the Alcohol and Chemical Abuse Council in Butler County Ohio. She has focused her work on helping families live healthy lives by educating them on alcohol and drug prevention, parenting tips, discipline and family bonding. In her free time, she volunteers with Girl Scouts where she leads two troops for her two daughters and volunteers at the Service Unit level.

Wow......what to tell you about myself? Let's see, I am a 50 something single woman living in the great state of Colorado since New Year's Day of 2008. I grew up in and around Dallas. I have had more than my share of life's hard lessons and hard knocks. I knew by the time I was in my late teens that I would be messed up for life if I didn't take control of my own life and work thru the issues that life had dealt me. My road to self-development was bumpy to say the least and included some behavior that I am not proud of, but hey, -- .. all of that has contributed to who I am today. Today, I love me, I love my life and I have experienced personal peace in my life for the last 11 years. The 21st century has seen me finally come into my own. Let me list for you just a few of the life events I have personally dealt with, some more successfully than others, -- -- . but all with grace, dignity and strength. I have lived thru incest, alcoholism in my birth family, suicide attempts, abortion, spousal drug addiction and alcoholism, emotional and physical abuse, caregiver for 3 family members with terminal illnesses and 1 family member with chronic illness, divorce, re-marriage, children and step-children, and widowhood among other things. The flip side to that is that I am a stronger, healthier person now than I was in my 20s-30s and I have had amazing success in my career choices. I have mentored many people professionally and personally and I have always been THE person that everyone comes to for advice. I have been blessed with tons of friends and family that love, respect and admire me and in turn, I feel honored to have the best friends and family on the planet! If any of my experience and expertise can help anyone and save a few counter-productive steps, I will have accomplished my goal. Here's hoping that you are the person that gains some insight and has a simpler, more peaceful walk in this life by reading about where I have been!

I am a kind, caring and compassionate person. I am very interested in situations I consider unjust when it comes to treatment of those diagnosed with mental illness, substance abuse, etc. I feel the need to advocate on their behalf. I am particularly interested in women and criminology. I wish I could afford to quit my job and go volunteer in central Appalachia helping the families that live in severe poverty by offering them the skills they need to break this cycle. I am not afraid of a challenge and will fight for what I believe is right. I have a no nonsense attitude yet I have a great sense of humor. I live in Maine and run a seafood distibution center for a major on line seafood company.I love the NY Giants!!! I am starting to experiment with metal sculpting and have almost completed my first project.

John Mitchell is an author and Inspirational/ Motivational speaker. A specialist in addictive behaviors with many articles and books published. An ex administrator of a mental health facility with over 15 years experience. Before becoming an administrator he was a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Group Coordinator, Certified Crisis Interventionist, and started the "Find Yourself" therapy module which helped many to be placed back into society as a valuable asset. Currently he writes daily articles and is "Riverside Mental Health Examiner at Examiner.com. He has dedicated his life and writings to bring awareness to our next generation about the danger of drugs. Watch for his new book due out in February 2011 called SAD Dreams-Drugs and Death in the entertainment industry. Complete with a "DEATH LIST" that can't be denied. All research has coroners reports and should show our children what can happen with drug use, even to their idols.

Melanie Solomon is the author of the book, "AA Not The Only Way-- Your One Stop Resource Guide To 12-Step Alternatives," 2nd Edition and an Amazon.com Bestseller. After a twelve-year battle with addiction to prescription pills-- including a vicious cycle of recovery-rehabs-sober livings- 12-step programs-relapse--and then back all over again- she is now living a normal, successful life. A full-time writer, lecturer and expert witness, Ms. Solomon has taught at the Huntington Beach School District's Drug and Alcohol Program and has led a workshop at The Learning Annex in California. She graduated from the University of Michigan, with a B.A. in Psychology with honors. While making Phi Beta Kappa, she also volunteered at a nearby Women's Center, counseling and placing abused and/or chemically addicted women into safe facilities. She is also available for attorneys for their client's defense that they should not be mandated to go to AA, or any treatment program that is 12-step based.. Solomon, 38, resides in Florida. For more information, please consult www.aanottheonlyway.com or email her at aanottheonlyway1@gmail.com or even give her a call at 310-658-0990. If you need help, she also offers a FREE, first time 30 minute phone consultation to discuss your obstacles, goals, intentions, and aspirations, and it gives you the experience of being coached. She will also refer out to the most appropriate professional or treatment program when necessary. She is also available for attorneys as an expert witness, able to testify for your client that there are, in fact, alternatives to AA available. If your client does not want to go to AA because of religious beliefs, or any other reasons, you can use me, and/or my book, for your defense, showing the judge that they have the RIGHT to go to another program.

I am currently pursuing a PhD in psychology with an interest in drug and alcohol abuse and rehabilitation. I have had a passion for writing all of my life and am excited to share some of my work.

Extended Aftercare, Inc. (EAI) is a 90-day, all male supportive residential substance abuse treatment facility located in Houston, Texas.

Former musician on the punk rock/metal scene now working full time a counselor offering therapy for a variety of issues from Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Anger Management, Stress Reduction, Marriage and Relationship Counseling and services for the Mentally Ill.

SINGLE 49 YR OLD MOM 6 KIDS SURVIVED DRUG ADDICTION , OVERCAME SPOUSAL ABUSE , SON PARENTALLY KIDNAPPED AND BRAINWASHED FOR 7 YEARS OWN MY OWN BODY JEWELRY STORE HAVE SYSTEMIC LUPUS, ADOPTED BY REAL FATHER, WAS A JUNKIE FROM 13-27 BEEN CLEAN 22 YEARS

I am a 45 y.o. female residing in Tennessee. I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee College of Social Work. I have experience working with adult and adolescent alcohol and drug treatment, and the mentally ill

Amaranthus is a pen name and short for the biological name Amaranthus Caudatus, a flower known in English as Love Lies Bleeding. I have personal experience with mental illness, suicide, drug addiction, alcoholism, domestic abuse, chronic pain, and coping behaviors.