Special Report: Heroin on the Border – Epicenter of an Epidemic
Special Report: heroin on the border – Epicenter of an Epidemic “It's easy to distribute heroin to California, Texas and Colorado from Tucson,” Shirazi said. “Smugglers bring it to the largest … The Haven is one of many in-patient drug treatment programs in Tucson, but Executive Director Margaret Higgins said it … Read more on TriValley Central VGLS Q4 2014 Shareholder Update Letter Separately, we have completed our Phase I clinical trial conducted at the Cancer Therapy & Research Center at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. This involves patients with solid tumors and examines the safety and efficacy … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release) Read more... ...
Physical Therapy for Kids: Physical Therapy for Broken Hip
A broken or fractured hip resulting from a serious fall or accident would require hospitalization. It may not be common among youngsters as they tend to have strong bones which can tolerate the impact better. While surgery may be required for some, physical therapy for broken hip would be necessary for all especially as one would eventually have to overcome pain and restore the body’s range of motion. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Sessions Read more... ...
Vince Carter Sanctuary Opens Its Doors
Vince Carter Sanctuary Opens its doors – 800.478.0331 www.VinceCarterSanctuary.org is unique in design and purpose, the Vince Carter Sanctuary exists to provide a safe and effective treatment enviro… For addicts, finding treatment is its own battle The New Hampshire Center for Excellence, a resource center that aims to prevent and treat substance abuse, conducted a study of state drug treatment facilities last year. The center, headquartered in the New Hampshire … It's funded through the U.S … Read more on Eagle-Tribune Read more... ...
Physical Rehab Center: Treating Physical and Mental Dependency With Non 12 Step Rehab
The traditional 12 step rehabilitation program was pioneered in the early 1930’s by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and was followed later by Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and other similar 12 step programs. The basic premise of these programs is that addiction is a disease that the individual must struggle with for the rest of his life. The main treatment tool of these programs relies on counseling through peer support in both group counseling settings and one on one mentorship or sponsorship support. Some people are able to rehabilitate through this process but most people find themselves falling back into the same addictive habits. Why? Because they haven’t treated the underlying cause of their addictive behavior; they haven’t addressed both their physical and mental dependencies. Read more... ...
Recalling the Tidal Disaster Ten Years Later
... the tidal disaster ten years later Post-traumatic stress disorder may be a risk factor for nicotine and drug use disorders (Breslau N, Davis GC, Schultz LR: Posttraumatic stress disorder and the incidence of nicotine, alcohol, and other drug disorders in persons who have experienced … Read more on nation.lk – The Nation Newspaper Norcross drug facility under new scrutiny Taking his military service into account, a Florida judge agreed to allow Desmond to enter a residential drug treatment program in lieu of jail. Enter Narconon of Georgia, where his parents say they paid $ 30,000 to get their son the round-the-clock … Read more on Atlanta Journal Constitution Read ...
Portland Teacher Madhu Braunger Watches Sons Descend Into Addiction; 1 …
... sons descend into addiction; 1 … They do so in a state with one of the highest rates of substance abuse in the country and a treatment system underfunded and overwhelmed. Parental expertise in substance abuse comes in stages. Discovering a child is seriously abusing drugs or alcohol … Read more on OregonLive.com Binge Eating Treatment Flops, Peer-to-Peer Training Succeeds Obese patients with binge eating disorder had only slight improvements with food addiction after a treatment program, but internal medicine residents reported success in learning how to address alcohol use disorders from senior psychiatry residents, … Read more on MedPage Today Read ...
Rochester's Health Care Revolution
Rochester's health care revolution This approach, called "vertical integration," brings a wide range of physician practices, ambulatory care facilities, mental health and drug treatment programs, home care services, and even senior housing under one corporate umbrella. …. In 2012, the … Read more on Rochester City Newspaper Fulton council approves spending for sewer upgrades Changes to a grant the Fulton Police Department utilized has caused 52 percent of the salary funding for a drug-task officer to be cut. The Department of Public Safety awarded the grant to Fulton Police for the officer who was responsible for 15-18 … Read more on Fulton Sun Read more... ...