mental health

Heroin Use in County Sliding Upward

Heroin use in county sliding upward

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The increase is reflected in the patients being treated at the L.E. Phillips Libertas Treatment Center in Chippewa Falls, its director said. “We're seeing a lot more heroin (usage),” Tom Fuchs said. … Heroin use has increased dramatically in …
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Mental health workers brace for wave of problem gamblers

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US Attorney Lends Support to Worcester Inmate Re-Entry Program

US attorney lends support to Worcester inmate re-entry program

Filed under: does drug abuse treatment work

U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz came to Worcester Tuesday to announce her office's partnership with the Worcester Re-entry Initiative Program, which is designed to identify high-risk jail inmates and offer them the tools they will need to stay on the …
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Mandatory drug, alcohol testing further restricted

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Windshield Wiper Issue Leads Suspended License Driver to Jail: Brecksville

Windshield wiper issue leads suspended license driver to jail: Brecksville

Filed under: marijuana addiction help

When the car was searched the officer found more marijuana, drug paraphernalia and pills. He admitted the pills belonged to his mother, who had a drug addiction problem. He said he meant to throw them out but never did. The man was cited for speeding, …
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Prescription for pain: Young addict finds road to recovery

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How Can I Volunteer or Intern at a Mental Health Facility And/or at Drug Rehab Places?

Question by unhuman: How can i volunteer or intern at a mental health facility and/or at drug rehab places?
i want to want to become a drug/alcohol counselor, for a intermediate carrier goal, the certificate only takes a year or so. i been going to college for 2 yrs, and this summer i am planning on taking this summer off and no class, and i really want to do some out of the box activities that i like.

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Rates of Abused and Neglected Children on the Rise in Australia: Report

Rates of abused and neglected children on the rise in Australia: report

Filed under: drug addiction help for family members

Adverse effects included poor social and academic skills, a higher likelihood of criminal offending or mental health issues such as eating disorders, substance abuse and depression. NSW caseworkers slam staffing levels. Staff from the NSW Department of …
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Exploited boys are too often failed

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An Open Letter to President Obama: Why Syria?

An Open Letter to President Obama: Why Syria?

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It is reported that 1 in 4 US troops returns from deployment with health problems that require either medical or mental health treatment. We don't fight … These symptoms don't include the social problems of divorce, domestic violence, addiction and …
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Joanne Daly's son Tom died after taking a synthetic drug in Jamestown last

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