Mental Illness: Families Cut Out of Care
... illness: Families cut out of care Deaths from unnatural causes – such as suicide, drug abuse and injuries – were 90% lower among people with schizophrenia whose families were involved throughout their care, according to a study that followed more than 500 patients over 10 years … Read more on USA TODAY Review: In 'Evicted,' Home Is an Elusive Goal for America's Poor Mr. Desmond, a sociologist and a co-director of the Justice and Poverty Project at Harvard, lived among them in 2008 and 2009 — first in the poor, white College Mobile Home Park, a dark hole of vanished ambitions and drug abuse (one woman is “Heroin … Read more on New York Times Read ...
Robotic Hand Helps Stroke Sufferers Regain Use of Hands
... hand helps stroke sufferers regain use of hands "What we're trying to do is create a device so patients can take home and therapists can program and apply therapy in a home setting," explained UTARI principal research scientist Muthu Wijesundara. He said current technology that works to move the … Read more on USA TODAY Paralyzed Mom Hoping to Walk, Dance by Son's Wedding Then she met Bellin physical therapist Deb Rentmeester, and everything clicked. “I'll admit, it's new for me. But Jen's … Over the last two years, Jen has become a voice and symbol of how to focus on ability not disability. She hopes sharing all the … Read more on WBAY Read ...
Bieber Exclusive: 'My Life Is Not Easy'
... exclusive: 'My life is not easy' The first time I met Justin Bieber was in the summer of 2010. He was 16, and his long blond bangs were a latter-day moptop rage. We ate fried chicken and talked about video games. Bieber seemed less a pop star and more a kid from the Canadian suburbs … Read more on USA TODAY Emile Hirsch in Rehab After Alleged Assault at Sundance, Lawyer Says He "Has … A few days after the incident, Emile sought help and checked himself into an alcohol rehabilitation facility, where he remains today, to ensure nothing like this ever happens again." PHOTOS: Celeb rehab centers. Hirsch was at the 2015 Sundance Film … Read more on Us Magazine Read ...
Amid Crisis, States Expand Access to Opioid Rescue Drug
... crisis, states expand access to opioid rescue drug But while these new laws have broad support in the public health community, some doctors and drug-treatment professionals say they are just Band-Aids for an overwhelming addiction problem requiring a much broader solution. Thirty states and the … Read more on USA TODAY Needle exchange called success despite doubts That would let local communities decide if they're needed and to navigate potentially thorny issues such as where to locate them, said Van Ingram, director of the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, who supports the proposal. The bill provides no … Read more on The Courier-Journal Read ...
VANCOUVER HOME INVASION FALSE ALARM B.C. CANADA MAY 20 1998
VANCOUVER HOME INVASION FALSE ALARM B.C. CANADA MAY 20 1998 – DV-67-1 MAY 20 1998 Vancouver police respond to a home invasion that turned out be false. The residents were on drugs and hallucinating, police arrested both residents 1300 W.64 Aave British… Substance abuse treatment program will be the topic of April 2 Community … Dr. Kurt Bravata will present a program on a new drug and alcohol abuse treatment program in the area at the monthly Polk County Community Connections meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 2, in the community room at Citizen Memorial Hospital, 1500 N. Read more on Bolivar Herald-Free Press (subscription) Read more... ...
Just the Tutu of Us! Nicole Richie's Mini-Me Daughter Harlow Steps Out in Pink …
... and daughter Harlow. The reality star and fashion designer was spotted in NYC's Chelsea with her six-year-old mini-me, while chatting … Read more on Daily Mail Scott Stapp's situation gets more confused The papers also revealed that his wife believes he has been using drugs, including amphetamines, crystal meth and steroids, that he's paranoid and a potential threat to himself and his family, and that he been placed on a 72-hour psych hold last month … Read more on USA TODAY Read ...
Eating Disorder Treatment for Anorexia and Bulimia
... treatment for adults with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity. Eating Disorder help is just a phone call … Viewpoint: Does the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show play a role in female … “Statistically, this age group does have a higher percentage of having eating disorders because of all the stress going on in their lives”, said Donda Combs, Director of Community Education and Outreach at Canopy Cove Eating Disorder Treatment Center … Read more on USA TODAY College Read ...