drug and alcohol abuse

What Are the Risk Factors for Depression in Elders?

...  are the Risk Factors for Depression in Elders? – Loss is a part of aging – loss of relationships, health, a job, driving. At the same time, depression is not a normal part of aging. Dr. Weiss, a geriatric p…   New details emerging about Arlington, Mass. family found dead We are also learning more about 43-year-old Scott Jones and his divorce from his first wife. According to court documents in 2007, Jones allegedly suffered from severe depression, drug and alcohol abuse and made a number of suicide attempts and threats. Read more on NECN Read ...

New Prescription Pain Addiction Treatments Available at Drug Detox Garfield

...  Prescription Pain Addiction Treatments Available at Drug Detox Garfield The new programs at Drug Detox Garfield include alternative forms of therapy and medicine such as exercise, meditation, and other holistic options. Garfield, NJ … Drug Detox Garfield is a treatment facility specializing in drug and alcohol abuse … Read more on PR Web (press release) Tags: drug detox, alcohol abuse, drug and alcohol ...

Center for Study of Addiction Recovery Offers Fresh Start for Students

Center for Study of Addiction Recovery offers fresh start for students For many individuals living in long-term recovery from alcohol, drug or process addictions, sometimes a second chance is all they need. Kristen Harper, a replications coordinator for collegiate recovery curriculum at the Center for the Study of … Read more on The Daily Toreador (registration) Brien counselor wins national award Many of Sugden's clients have been ordered to the Brien Center after addiction-related violations, while others come in on their own seeking help with their addiction. "By the time they get into treatment, many have experienced negative aspects in … Read more on North Adams Transcript Read more... ...

Is It Possible to Be Addicted to Something Without It Being a Chemical Addiction?

Question by : Is it possible to be addicted to something without it being a chemical addiction? What I mean, is it possible to be addicted to something that doesn’t have a chemical basis like drugs or alcohol? Because I’ve heard of people being addicted to the internet, porn, and even food. Is it possible to be addicted to something like a daily routine like always practicing a musical instrument at the same exact time and length every day, or always running in the morning, or is that just a fear of change? I guess what I’m asking for is types of addictions. Read more... ...

Veteran in Shooting Case Returned to Prison

Veteran in shooting case returned to prison Durr was released from prison to the Veterans Affairs Hospital in New Haven and then underwent treatment for substance abuse and PTSD at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Northport, N.Y.. He was released in June to the Evolution Properties sober … Read more on TheDay.com Palmer turns from medicine to writing, leaving behind drinking and drug abuse Palmer was by then writing full time, working a flexible schedule as an emergency-room doctor and counseling other physicians with drug and alcohol problems. He asked the publicists whether the media outlets might be more interested if they knew that … Read more on Bend Bulletin Read more... ...

Rehab Clinics Cut Off for Questionable Billing Still Reaped Federal Funds

Rehab Clinics Cut Off for Questionable Billing Still Reaped Federal Funds Carol Silva was the clinical director at Reseda Substance Abuse Treatment Center for four months ending in 2009. She says she reported that the clinic was falsifying documents to state officials, but the Department of Health … can happen when two … Read more on NBC Bay Area Mixed Martial Arts Program Helps Vets Battle PTSD “I had a problem with alcohol use and substance abuse,” he said. Kang, who has entered three … Vance is hoping to expand the P.O.W. program, which is free to veterans, to Los Angeles and Orange counties and then east toward Texas. “The big plan is to … Read more on CBS Local Read more... ...

Houston Recovery | Alcohol Recovery Centers | Houston Recovery

  Houston Recovery | Alcohol Recovery Centers | Houston Recovery – http://houstonrehabilitationcenter.com Houston Recovery addresses addiction to alcohol, cocaine, prescription drugs, heroin, & more with treatment methods, c…   Waterville man recovering at Boston hospital after accidentally shooting part … “It looks like he's going to survive, but he's going to face some recovery,” said Massey. Massey said it's unlikely charges will be filed in connection with the incident, but it serves as a stark reminder of the danger of mixing alcohol and weapons … Read more on Bangor Daily News Read more... ...