Health Law to Open Access to Addiction Treatment
... law to open access to addiction treatment The change means that up to 62 million people will receive some kind of coverage for drug and alcohol problems, ranging from paying for weekly counseling sessions to long-term stays in rehabilitation facilities. Local treatment centers are encouraged … Read more on WANE Insurance won't pay for teen's alcohol-related injuries On April 9, Humana sent the Snider a family letter that reads in part, “Sondra had serum blood alcohol level of .064, which in the State of Missouri is considered over the legal limit. Therefore, the inpatient admission to Research Medical Center ...
Alcohol Drug Rehabilitation: Myths About Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
Making the decision to go to drug and/or alcohol rehab can be indefinitely life-changing. Although, what are some of the rumors and/or myths traveling around, about rehabilitation centers? The general public has an overall belief of what rehabilitation for drugs and alcohol entails. This is mainly due to gossip literature highlighting the experiences of celebrity rehab goers. But what truly are the myths of drug and alcohol rehabilitation? Read more... ...
Mike Ballard: Highlighting the Issue of Alcohol Abuse
by yaruman5 Mike Ballard: Highlighting the issue of alcohol abuse April marks the 27th anniversary of Alcohol Awareness Month sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), and co-sponsored locally by the Council on Alcoholism and Addictions of the Finger Lakes. This year the theme … Read more on MPNnow.com Airedale Hospital specialists tackle alchohol issues Specialist nurses are now on hand at Airedale Hospital to help identify and support patients with alcohol problems. The duo, from Bradford District Care Trust, will assist people whose drinking could be putting their health at risk. The nurses will … Read more on Craven Herald Read ...
Elder Law: Alcohol and Senior Adults – Cumberlink
... Law: Alcohol and senior adults – Cumberlink The question now becomes, “What do you do if you recognize yourself or someone you know with one of these alcohol problems?” The first step is recognizing that there is a problem. The next step is getting help for it. If you recognize yourself as … Read more on The Sentinel NCADD Recommends Al-Anon Family Groups for Parents of Problem Drinkers The theme for NCADD's April Alcohol Awareness Month this year is “Help for today, hope for tomorrow.” Lindsey said, “As we all know, alcohol problems impact and affect virtually every single family in this country. Alcoholism is the number three … Read more on PR Web (press release) Read ...
Obamacare Could Overwhelm Addiction Services
... could overwhelm addiction services In a major break with the past, 3 million to 5 million people with drug and alcohol problems — from homeless drug addicts to working moms who drink too much — suddenly will become eligible for insurance coverage under the new health care overhaul … Read more on The Mercury George Jones, Country Music Legend, Dies at 81 The case went to a grand jury and, a year later, Jones was charged with reckless driving and was required to enter an inpatient alcohol-treatment program. Besides his wife, survivors include his children and grandchildren and a sister. His ...
Steve Smith: Rolling Stones Announce SoCal Dates; Paul McCartney to Fenway …
... Smith: Rolling Stones announce SoCal dates; Paul McCartney to Fenway … The guitarist, who has battled alcohol problems in the past and twice entered rehab to fight it, was a no-show at the band's Calgary, Canada show. The United Kingdom's Daily Mail suggests that this caught the band by surprise, noting that singer Jon … Read more on Pasadena Star-News Some convicts getting out early with no monitoring In this photo taken Friday, March 6, 2013, San Bernardino County Probation officers search a parolee room for drugs and arms during a night probation compliance sweep in Apple ...
Booze-Coffee Combo May Cut Alcohol's Liver Damage
... Combo May Cut Alcohol's Liver Damage TUESDAY, March 26, 2013 — Coffee won't sober you up, or cure your hangover, but if you drink alcohol you might want to grab a cup or five anyway. According to a study published in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism, heavy coffee consumption may … Read more on Everyday Health Health care law could overwhelm drug, alcohol addiction services – Newsday In a major break with the past, 3 million to 5 million people with drug and alcohol problems — from homeless drug addicts to working moms who drink too much — suddenly will become eligible for insurance coverage under the new health care overhaul … Read more on Newsday Read ...