mental health

Legal Pot Use Raises Questions About Abuse Issues

Legal pot use raises questions about abuse issues

Filed under: drug abuse treatment

Last year, marijuana use accounted for nearly half of youth admissions to treatment facilities in Washington state, according to data released in October from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. More than 4,200 young people… Continue reading

Treating Addiction as a Public Health Issue, Not a Crime

Treating addiction as a public health issue, not a crime

Filed under: drug addiction help substance abuse

Third, the abuse of legal drugs suggests an important “exit” to the war on drugs — in other words, viewing the problem of drug addiction as a public health problem and not as… Continue reading

Outpatient Drug Treatment Programs: Outpatient Drug Treatment

Outpatient drug treatment is a lower intensity alternative program to long-term inpatient treatment. These are comprehensive, multifaceted, highly individualized programs designed to address chemical dependency issues of individuals while remaining in their homes. Outpatient drug treatment is more educational than therapeutic. Outpatient drug treatment is given to those individuals who… Continue reading

PTSD & Substance Abuse: Overview & Treatment


 

PTSD & Substance Abuse: Overview & Treatment – Robyn Walser, of the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, addresses the issue of self-medication and substance abuse in returning OEF and OIF veterans, many of whom suffer from PTSD. This program presents and overview of the problem and introduces… Continue reading

Editorial: The Free Press' Agenda for Improving Mental Health Care in Michigan

Editorial: The Free Press' agenda for improving mental health care in Michigan

Filed under: drug rehab centers in michigan

For exceptions made for security reasons, MDOC should ensure that mentally ill inmates placed in isolation are treated as soon as possible at one of its inpatient or residential treatment centers.… Continue reading

Senate President Pro Tem Perata’s Prison Reform Floor Speech


 

Senate President Pro Tem Perata’s prison reform floor speech – (For more, visit www.sen.ca.gov The Senate passed legislation today to increase prison beds, expand treatment programs for inmates and parolees and reform corrections management on a bipartisan 27-10 vote. AB 900 uses lease revenue bonds to generate .4 billion… Continue reading

Ohio Drug Rehab Help Call 877-589-4560


 

Ohio Drug Rehab Help Call 877-589-4560 – Ohio Drug Rehab | Addiction Rehabilitation Is someone close to you struggling with addiction? Are you located in Ohio? Read on to find out where you can find drug rehab program if you are located in Ohio or call 877-589-4560. Ohio Drug… Continue reading

Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health…


 

Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health… – Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health To Live Happy Healthy and Productive Lives The field of behavioral health has increasingly recognized the importance of addressing the… Continue reading

Florida Drug Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers – Rehabs – SOBER NEXUS


 

Florida Drug Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers – Rehabs – SOBER NEXUS – SOBER NEXUS invites you to view just a few of the renowned Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facilities we feature in the State of Florida, among them are : CARE Florida, Vince Carter Sanctuary, The Treatment Center… Continue reading

What Role Does the Physician Play in Prescription Drug Abuse


 

What Role Does The Physician Play In Prescription Drug Abuse – drugrehabcenter.com – What Role Does The Physician Play In Prescription Drug Abuse – Discover the best treatment options for you. Call our Toll-Free Recovery Hotline at 1-800-839-1682. Our approach to substance addiction and alcohol treatment is three fold,… Continue reading