mental health

Mothers Bring Overdose Awareness Campaign to Ottawa

Published August 12, 2013

Mothers bring overdose awareness campaign to Ottawa

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Any extra money received will go to Broken No More, an organization that provides support to those who have lost loved ones to substance abuse and advances the treatment of substance abuse disorder. "It's only a small step in what can be done, but our …
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Kennewick woman pleads innocent to assault, possession of a stolen vehicle

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Can a Federally Funded Program (The VA) for Alcohol or Drug Rehab Force You to Go to AA or NA?

Published August 12, 2013

Question by Brett: Can a federally funded program (the VA) for alcohol or drug rehab force you to go to AA or NA?
Separation of church and state and how AA and NA talks about God all throughout their books? For example, the state cannot force you to go to church.

Best answer:

Answer by Gazza
AA and NA does not work for people if they are not willing to change and accept that they have a problem. AA and NA are not for everyone, sometimes people are more willing and receptive to a harm reduction programme instead of a 12 step abstinence programme. Read more...

How to Force Someone With Mental Health Issues Into Treatment?

Published August 11, 2013

Question by Mike Stankiewicz: How to force someone with mental health issues into treatment?
I believe a close friend of mine may be suffering from schizophrenia. She doesn’t believe anything is wrong, but is on the verge of losing her two children permanently. She is currently involved with social services, but they are treating it as a substance abuse problem. I need to know what can be done. She is of age, and refuses treatment. She lives in the state of Ohio, Cuyahoga County. More information can be provided if needed. Please anyone with any insight, it would be of great help. Read more...

Is It True That Therapists Cause More Problems Than They Cure?

Published August 9, 2013

Question by Sarah: Is it true that therapists cause more problems than they cure?
Therapists, Pychologists, Psychiatrists, etc I don’t really understand the difference so explain them if you want.

For example drug addiction? Or maybe they’ll make patients believe they have some other mental illeness or something?

Best answer:

Answer by Brad
No! Therapists are there to help you with all of your problems. They are trained professionals, and try to help you as best they see fit. I think therapy can be a great way to help yourself.

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Prescription Drug Overdoses: Big Pharma Needs to Be Reined In

Published August 8, 2013

Prescription Drug Overdoses: Big Pharma Needs to be Reined in

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Cliffside Malibu comments on the need for pharmaceutical companies to take responsibility for spiraling drug addiction rates. … Addiction to prescription drugs has reached epidemic proportions and is making mortality rates skyrocket at frightening …
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Thursday Roundup: Heroin's Scourge

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IntelGenx Reports Q2, 2013 Results and Corporate Development Highlights

Published August 8, 2013

IntelGenx Reports Q2, 2013 Results and Corporate Development Highlights

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Also, shortly after the end of the quarter we announced the filing of an ANDA for approval of a generic formulation of buprenorphine and naloxone Sublingual Film, indicated for maintenance treatment of opioid dependence." Corporate … On June 18, 2013 …
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Pilot Program Extended for Helping Veterans Accused of Crimes

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