Auckland to Christchurch 'Drug Mule' Mother Sentenced
Auckland to Christchurch 'drug mule' mother sentenced However, Judge Nicola Mathers took into consideration Puna's positive progress in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and the six months already served in custody. "I accept your remorse was genuine and your time in custody was certainly a wake up call to … Read more on The Press Trainer residents protest proposed rehab facility TRAINER >> More than 75 residents attended Wednesday's council caucus meeting with several people publicly expressing opposition to a proposal for transforming the site of the current Pagano Funeral Home into a drug rehabilitation/transition center. Read more on The Delaware County Daily Times Read more... ...
Billings Program Aims to Keep Children With Mental Health Issues Out of the ER
... program aims to keep children with mental health issues out of the ER Addressing issues early also cuts down on overall health care costs, McCall said. The average child younger than 18 who has spent time in residential treatment will cycle through six to eight different placements, from hospitals to therapy-focused … Read more on Billings Gazette Arbor Health Spotlighted By State of Missouri Department of Health For Care Of … LOUIS/January 19, 2016) – Arbor Health, an all-male residential care facility assisting veterans with reintegration into civilian life, was recently spotlighted in a blog by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (www.health.mo.gov). The … Read more on STLtoday.com Read ...
Ryan Braun and Jonathan Lucroy Both Return to Brewers' Lineup
... to Brewers' lineup Yankees pitcher C.C. Sabathia announced on Monday that he's entering alcohol rehab. The Associated Press' Ben Walker joins CineSport's … over the Angels on the last day of the regular season. The win also eliminated Los Angeles from playoff contention. Read more on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog) Intervention Drug Rehab Association launches service to place individuals into … LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, addictions to alcohol or illicit substances affect the lives of over 23 million people in the country every year. Intervention Drug Rehab … Read more on California Newswire Read ...
New Loudoun Mental Health Crisis Center Could Get More Deputies Back on the …
... Loudoun mental health crisis center could get more deputies back on the … LEESBURG, Va. — In an effort to cut down on serious confrontations between law enforcement and those facing mental health issues, and to increase access to mental health services in Loudoun County, Virginia, a new crisis intervention team assessment … Read more on WTOP Workers at Berkshires mental health, addiction center vote for strike This story has been updated with comments from the state Department of Health and Human Services. Workers at the Brien Center, a Berkshires-based mental health and addiction treatment agency, are set to strike unless a contract agreement is reached in … Read more on MassLive.com Read ...
A Psychiatrist's View: Why Would Brian Williams Make Up Stories?
... psychiatrist's view: Why would Brian Williams make up stories? 5, 2014: In this file photo, Brian Williams speaks at the 8th Annual Stand Up For Heroes, presented by New York Comedy Festival and The Bob Woodruff Foundation in New York. (AP). NBC anchor Brian Williams is … And just like any other drug of abuse … Read more on Fox News Campaign aims to reduce unintentional overdose deaths Dr. Robert T. Rolfs, Deputy Director of Utah Department of Health, and Mikelle Moore, Vice President of Community benefit for Intermountain Healthcare talk more about the Use Only As Directed campaign. Use Only As Directed is the public awareness … Read more on Good4Utah Read ...
Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care
... are very costly," he says. And without the ability to pay for treatment, he says, many people simply can't get the help they need. Historically, mental health and substance abuse services … Read more on Los Angeles Times Drug Treatment Swept Up in Push for Medical-Records Sharing As of now, when a patient consents, substance-abuse treatment centers typically transfer the records via fax or regular mail, with information patients don't want released blocked out manually. The Department of Health and Human Services has been … Read more on Wall Street Journal Read ...
Douglas: Alternative Prison Programs Provide Outstanding Benefits
... Alternative prison programs provide outstanding benefits The proof of rehabilitation via theatre is in its practice. In 2006, the Muddy … Some testimonials from participants in SBB's program: “The feeling I had in my body was better than any drug could ever offer me” and “it completely set me free. I live … Read more on Daily Northwestern Moves to enhance drug treatment services The Department of Health has published the National Drugs Strategy (interim) 2009-2016 Progress Report to End 2013, which outlines progress to date in the implementation of the actions under the five pillars, including treatment and rehabilitation … Read more on Irish Medical Times Read ...