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MAUREEN HAYDEN: Is Alcohol Tax Worth a Shot?

MAUREEN HAYDEN: Is alcohol tax worth a shot? It wants to put the money to treatment programs for addicts, in light of a new law aimed at diverting low-level offenders from state prisons and back into their communities. … Illinois raised its alcohol tax in 2009 for roads and schools. But similar … Read more on Goshen News When the Right to Bear Arms Includes the Mentally Ill (Hawaii and Illinois also stand out for their strict — some would argue onerous — mental health standards for gun ownership.) … The highest rate, 64 percent, was found among people who had major mental disorders as well as substance abuse issues. Read more on New York Times Read more... ...

Am I Wrong or Is the Movie Leaving Las Vegas Not a Good Example of a Way of Ending Your Life?

Question by Mia: Am I wrong or is the movie Leaving Las Vegas not a good example of a way of ending your life? I have a friend who feels this movie shows the best way to end his life. He is 44 single and has had “issues” that have made him lose hope in anything good happening to him. I can’t bring him to see any other possibilities for good things happening to him. Any help out there? Best answer: Read more... ...

Lopatcong Township Veteran's Family Calls for Better PTSD Treatment After His

Lopatcong Township veteran's family calls for better PTSD treatment after his … Nick Arace valued the PTSD program at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Somerset County, but he could never stay for long because of his related substance abuse issues, Laura Arace said. He was so desperate to shut down his head that he … Read more on The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com 'Seeking Safety' first stage trauma treatment 'Seeking Safety' is a present-focused, coping skills therapy to help people attain safety from trauma and /or substance abuse. This means that her approach during the initial phase of treatment does not include bringing up past trauma issues, rather … Read more on Chatham Daily News Read more... ...

Treatment Centers in East Orange NJ Call 800 303 2938 for HELP

...  NJ Call 800 303 2938 For HELP –   Irvine Treatment Center Launches New Programs in Response to National … An Irvine treatment center is announcing that, based upon statistical data in a national report, new adult and adolescent programs aimed at tackling substance abuse issues are now available for people living in Irvine and surrounding cities through … Read more on Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release) Tags: adolescent programs, substance abuse issues, substance abuse issue, treatment center, substance abuse, treatment centers ...

Iraq War Veteran Sentenced to 3 Years in Blacksburg Pipe Bombing

by Alejandro_Cortés Iraq war veteran sentenced to 3 years in Blacksburg pipe bombing At some point along the way, Urbanski said, Wilson was diagnosed with adjustment disorder, anxiety and depression, and developed a substance abuse issue. Before the bombing, he had consumed alcohol and the narcotic pain reliever Percocet. He can't … Read more on Roanoke Times PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rosemary Stockinger sees a dermatologist to treat the … “The triggers are stress, alcohol, and extremes in temperature and different spices for different people,” said Dr. Day. Mirvaso reduces … People with certain health issues, including depression and cardiovascular disease, should use it with ...

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Facilities: Dual Diagnosis Program

A dual diagnosis program is a treatment program wherein psychiatric disorders / mental illnesses, which occur concurrently with substance abuse, are treated. A dual diagnosis program is appropriate for patients who suffer from psychiatric, mental, and emotional disorders. These disorders include, but arent limited to depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, compulsive/obsessive disorders, among myriad other mental health issues. Read more... ...

El Paso Treatment Center Announces Adult, Adolescent Programs to Tackle

El Paso Treatment Center Announces Adult, Adolescent Programs to Tackle … An El Paso treatment center is announcing that new adult and adolescent programs aimed at tackling substance abuse issues, mainly drugs and alcohol, are now available for people living in El Paso, Socorro, Horizon City, Fabens, San Elizario and … Read more on Newsday Destination Hope Drug Rehab For Women Addresses Link Between PTSD and … Destination Hope: The Women's Program, a nationally recognized mental health and addiction treatment center in south Florida, warns that this link may be even stronger during the holiday season. "At our alcohol and drug rehab for women we know … Read more on PR Web (press release) Read more... ...