mental health

In Lynchburg, New Tactics to Tackle Truancy

In Lynchburg, new tactics to tackle truancy

Filed under: drug abuse treatment plans

In another, they might ask the judge to require treatment for mental health issues or drug abuse. Some kids …. His recommendation was Lynchburg adopt a plan of attack similar to what he'd put in place in Nelson County more than a decade ago. Brabrand …
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Winter depression may require treatment plan

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Reckless Doctors Go Unchecked

Reckless doctors go unchecked

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The Medical Board of California, which licenses and oversees physicians, has appealed to the public to report instances of excessive prescribing, a step it took in response to recent Times articles on overdose deaths. But the board does not use CURES …
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End in sight to pointless hockey fight

Filed under: drug abuse articles

Everything else is the same: poverty and dependence, unemployment, drug and alcohol abuse, substandard education and health care, inadequate housing and questionable governance. It is a long list, agrees Jackie Shisheesh. “It does sound tough to …
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"Terminator 2" Actor Gives Cocaine to Child, "Terminator 3" Actor Arrested for

"Terminator 2" Actor Gives Cocaine to Child, "Terminator 3" Actor Arrested for

Filed under: drug rehab treatment

… comes after Stahl disappeared earlier this year, prompting a search in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles and worrying his wife and friends. Soon after, he checked into rehab for his drug problem, but then left early and disappeared again. Source: LA …
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KERRY KATONA: I WANT TO AID GIRLS LIKE ME

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How Effective Are Substance Abuse Treatments?

Question by scarlet j: How effective are substance abuse treatments?
I have recently convinced my husband to undergo a substance abuse treatment, and now I am searching for an addiction center that will fit him. But just a few days ago, a friend of mine called me, and said that his son went back to using drugs after two months of abstinence. Now, that gives me doubts if treatment programs can effectively help my husband. Is relapse a normal occurrence? Will I keep my trust on addiction treatment programs?

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Former Addicts Warn Teens About Dangers of Substance Abuse

Former addicts warn teens about dangers of substance abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse

The event, organized by the school's Student Wellness Action Team, was moderated by teacher Lisa Bybee, who said the purpose of the forum was for the students “to see what not to do” when it comes to substance abuse. Last February, St. Mike's — a …
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Substance abuse during adolescence linked to cognitive damage

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Mental Health Safety Net in St. Louis Area Is Strained

Mental health safety net in St. Louis area is strained

Filed under: Drug Treatment Centers Illinois

Budget reductions for state-funded mental health services by Missouri and Illinois politicians, including cuts in the number of short-term beds and long-term residential options. • Long waiting times for emergency room psychiatric services …. In 2008 …
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CDC: Flu Season's Here — Where to Get Shots in St. Charles

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