substance abuse

Teens Texting for Help With Depression, Conflicts

Teens texting for help with depression, conflicts In the few months since a Text-a-Tip service was launched in the Highland Park and Deerfield communities, teenagers have been reaching out for professional advice when feeling depressed, isolated or conflicted about how to deal with issues involving a … Read more on Chicago Tribune FactCheck: Is a job a prescription for a young person with mental health issues? Social Services minister, Scott Morrison, ruffled a few feathers when he said last week that a job is a prescription for a young person with mental health issues, with some opining this reflected a simplistic view of mental health treatment. But as it … Read more on The Conversation AU Read more... ...

Council to Take Up Substance Abuse, Mental Health Money

...  to take up substance abuse, mental health money CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The state's Executive Council will vote on a number of state contracts Wednesday to implement parts of New Hampshire's mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention efforts. The five-member council works alongside … Read more on mySanAntonio.com (blog) Governor Christie Has Negotiated For Discounted Heroin Overdose Drugs, Drug … A multitude of services are available at Drug Rehab Newark including heroin rehab, alcohol rehab, addiction and recovery services and more. Drug rehab Newark takes pride in it's commitment to providing its patients with the most comprehensive treatment … Read more on ...

Bill to Overhaul Delivery of Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services in Prison

...  to Overhaul Delivery of Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services in Prison This legislation takes a pragmatic and cost-effective approach to ensuring more inmates get the treatment they need while sharing the cost with the federal government so New Jersey residents don't have to bear the entire brunt of it.” The sponsors … Read more on PolitickerNJ N.J. heroin-related deaths rise for 4th straight year, up 155% since 2010 The data also show that hundreds more died from prescription drug overdoses, a ...

Heroin: Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Drug Found in Rockland

...  Deadly Fentanyl-laced drug found in Rockland Zugibe and Sullivan urged people to pressure heroin users to get help through substance abuse centers such as the Rockland Council on Alcoholism & Other Drug Dependence Inc. Sullivan said Narcan saves lives, but police need to step up enforcement … Read more on The Journal News | LoHud.com There is addiction alternative As a member of the Board at SENHS(an outstanding drug and alcohol rehabilitation center)I see the disease of addiction, and its successful treatment regularly. 12 Step programs work for millions, helping people find and maintain a clean ...

AP-MAMassachusetts News Digest 6 Pm, MA

...  News Digest 6 pm, MA OPIOD ADDICTION: A new report is recommending strategies to fight the state's staggering opioid abuse problem, from providing startup grants to encourage community substance abuse prevention activities to increasing treatment options including more … Read more on NewsOK.com Report suggests how coalitions should deal with opioid epidemic Massachusetts Health Council, Inc. has released its report on how local communities are dealing with the opioid crisis, with recommendations on how to help users and prevent others from succumbing to a possibly fatal lifestyle. … Recommendations for … Read more on Worcester Telegram Tags: substance abuse, treatment options, opioid abuse, substance abuse prevention ...

Kim Williams: Pastor. Father. Husband. Addict.

Kim Williams: Pastor. Father. Husband. Addict. According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 23.1 million people ages 12 and older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem last year, but only 2.5 million received treatment at a specialty facility. About one … Read more on Winston-Salem Journal Top Canada Drug Rehabilitation Program, Sunshine Coast Health Center … The company uses its popular website to educate the public about drug rehabilitation and alcohol treatment issues, including publishing a directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs in Canada plus resources on various types of abused substances. Read more on Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release) Read more... ...

Ribeiro Aiming for Straight and Narrow

...  aiming for straight and narrow Ribeiro voluntarily went into the NHL/NHL Players' Association substance abuse and behavioral health program at the end of the 2013-14 season after a long heart-to-heart discussion with Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett. Ribeiro's family — his wife … Read more on ESPN Orioles activate Chris Davis from 25-game suspension With his 25-game suspension that carried over from last season now completed the Orioles have activated Chris Davis for tonight's game against the Rays. In order to hit the 25-game mark Davis was suspended for the ...