Stigma 'Key Deterrent' in Accessing Mental Health Care
... mental health care The new study, published today in Psychological Medicine, brings together data from 144 studies, including over 90,000 participants worldwide. Approximately 1 in 4 … For many disorders such as psychosis, bipolar disorder, major depression and anxiety … Read more on EurekAlert (press release) Stroke Rounds: Poor Glucose Control a Stroke Risk for Women They noted, however, that "in our study, after adjusting for systolic blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and medication treatment, this graded association [between HbA1c and stroke] remained significant among females with type 2 diabetes." In terms of … Read more on MedPage Today Read ...
A Forever Recovery's Latest Blog Focuses on Best Michigan Addiction …
... Forever Recovery's Latest Blog Focuses on Best Michigan Addiction … Medication treatment can also help regulate and improve brain functioning, which may have diminished as a result of alcohol and drug abuse – particularly when it involves opiates. Counseling, which be involve one-on-one support, group support, or a … Read more on Midland Daily News (blog) NIH Names Dr. George Koob Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse … The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the National Institutes of Health, is the ...
Good Inpatient Rehab Centers??
Question by dalmatianguy2002: Good inpatient rehab centers?? I have a friend who has agreed to enter rehab for a long battle with alcohol, the only problem is deciding what kind of program to go to. He has tried AA several times and an outpatient facility here in MO with little success. He does not want to go to a AA or 12 step based program. I have found many such as Passages in Malibu, CA, and others as well that offer what’s called a “holistic” approach. Does anyone have any advice and know if these sort of places can work?? Read more... ...
Stimulants May Protect Against Drug Abuse in Kids With ADHD
... May Protect Against Drug Abuse in Kids With ADHD At the same time, concerns have been raised over the fact that because stimulant medications — the first-choice medication treatment for ADHD — have addictive potential, they may increase this risk for subsequent SUDs. To assess the effect of … Read more on Medscape Judge sets hearing on Webb jail treatment The Kruszewski family has said that Webb — by avoiding the overcrowded, non-air-conditioned Richmond City Jail — is getting preferential treatment. Richmond and Henrico sheriff's officials, however, say it is not unusual for inmates to be moved from … Read more on ...
Detox Drug Rehab: Nj Drug Rehab Requirements
There are many types of NJ drug rehab facilities from clinics to executive drug rehab options. Addictions are not a matter of will power as some believe, it is a physical and mental need for the drug of choice created in some instances by repeated use of the drug. Other times the addiction is caused by the psychological needs that are not being met, and drugs tend to fill this void. In any situation, rehab facilities can be found to suit any conditions and needs. Read more... ...
Addicts Overwhelm Kentucky's Drug Treatment Options
... overwhelm Kentucky's drug treatment options These clinics, at 11 locations in Kentucky, offer Suboxone medication treatment for opiate addiction, along with counseling, evaluation and assessment. But Diane Hague, director of Seven Counties Servicesí Jefferson Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center, said … Read more on The Courier-Journal Grieving mother turns pain into action The kind of treatment her son was denied. She also began working at SOAR, a Philadelphia outpatient facility for the treatment of substance abuse, particularly methadone treatment for opiate addiction. Her son took methadone ...