Detox an Important Part of Jail
... an important part of jail The medic was not a doctor. This is a point of concern. Mr. Hawkinson had a 0.21 percent breath alcohol content. A trained clinician should be triaging inmates for immediate treatment, withdrawal and detox issues and recovery support. After a … Read more on Albuquerque Journal Major move in mental health reform welcomed National research also shows that 53 percent of prisoners at the Department of Corrections, 45 percent of federal prisoners, and 68 percent of local jail inmates have alcohol and drug additions. This number is 8.8 … Expanded services include forensic … Read more on Muncie Star Press Read ...
What’re Some Outrageous Ways to Battle Drug Abuse in Teens?
Question by Jameson D: What’re some outrageous ways to battle drug abuse in teens? I’m doing a satirical/sarcastic/outrageous presentation/proposal on social issues like teenage drug/alcohol abuse, and need some satirical/sarcastic/outrageous solutions to this problem. The solution has to be as disgusting, inhumane, and unethical as possible (my teacher grades on the class’ reaction, which is meant to be one of outrage/disgust). This is NOT to be taken seriously, it’s supposed to be outrageous, so no “sit down and talk with the teens” or “interventions”. Something like “inject teens with a chemical that will kill them if they ever take drugs” kind of thing. Any help is appreciated, thank you. Read more... ...
Should Mom Enter Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment for Dementia?
... Mom Enter Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment for Dementia? – The behaviors that are often associated with dementia, such as uncooperativeness, hallucinations, bizarre thoughts, and aggression can be difficult to manage… by Stian Olsen Mental Health Reform: Virginia register of available inpatient psychiatric … “As changes are being made and examined, such as the General Assembly's consideration of lengthening the period of emergency custody, this online bed registry is another important tool to help ensure that people who need mental health help get it … Read more on Daily Press (blog) Read ...
Irrationality of My Bipolar Brain
Irrationality of My Bipolar Brain – Natasha Tracy, of the Breaking Bipolar blog, discusses how a friend’s lack of contact makes her hate herself, how a bipolar brain can twist a normal situatio… Get help for those severe winter blue In some people with bipolar disorder, spring and summer can bring on symptoms of mania or a less intense form of mania known as hypomania or reverse SAD. For some, the condition is triggered by a job transfer to a location that doesn't face the … Read more on New Jersey Hills Read more... ...
NHRMC, Coastal Horizons May Team to Provide Better Mental Health Care
by pilaar39 NHRMC, Coastal Horizons may team to provide better mental health care As North Carolina continues to try to figure out mental health reform, hospitals whose emergency rooms are seeing the results of the failed decade-long effort are taking matters into their own hands. Rather than wait for the system to figure out how to … Read more on StarNewsOnline.com Board to remove attorney The attorney for the County County Mental Health and Counseling Center is being relieved of his duties. The center's board recently decided to terminate the contract of attorney Chad Giles, Cowley County Commissioner Gary ...
Mental Health Clinic
... Health Clinic – State mandated mental health reform continues to bring big changes to mental health care across North Carolina. Local management entities have been directed to cease providing direct services and to transition into managed care organizations similar to insurance companies. To ensure that our county continued to have a safety net for mental health patients, Cumberland County’s Department of Public Health has taken over management of the Mental Health Clinic. Director Mark Chandler, MD, tells us more. ...
Mental Health Treatment Center
Livonia MH Resources• Offers mental health and substance abuse treatment • Does not accept Medicaid or Gateway Hegira Livonia Counseling Center 15370 Levan Rd. Suite … Retrieve Document Suncoast Mental Health Services DirectoryLocal community mental health center, therapeutic treatment groups, 12-step support groups and other mental health and substance abuse treatment services to improve personal and social functioning. … Read Content CRISIS THERAPIST (P # 1457) DV MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY CENTER …Conducting initial intake assessments on adults who present to the Mental Health Emergency Center for admission, responding to telephone calls regarding possible admissions, and providing clinical services to admitted clients. This position functions as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. … Document Retrieval Read more... ...