mental health

Letter: Funds Needed to Battle Substance Abuse

Letter: Funds needed to battle substance abuse

Filed under: drug abuse health effects

In every community we see the effects on individuals and families who suffer from mental health and addiction disorders but cannot get access to the help they need. Coupled with that obvious need is the turmoil created by new state and federal health … Read more on Wicked Local Danvers

 

Narconon Arrowhead Releases New Information on Two-Step Drug-free

Filed under: drug abuse health effects

In Duluth, a 'Safe Place' for Troubled Kids

In Duluth, a 'Safe Place' for troubled kids

Filed under: drug abuse stories

These youth are at a higher risk of physical abuse, sexual exploitation, mental health disabilities, substance abuse and death. … In some cases, the situation can be resolved immediately and the youth restored to their parents or guardians. Others … Read more on Pioneer Press

 


NewLink Wales – Volunteering in Substance Misuse – http://www.newlinkwales.org.uk NewLink Wales is an independent substance misuse organisation operating throughout Wales. We link: * Volunteers to agencies * …

 

Watch Talk Wednesday Tackles Teens, Drug Use in Community

Watch Talk Wednesday tackles teens, drug use in community

Filed under: teens and drug abuse

The February edition of The Woodlands Township's Watch Talk Wednesday will bring focus to drug use among teens and its effects on the community. The presentation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at The Woodlands Township Town Hall, located at … Read more on Your Houston News

 


Drugs and Alcohol PSA – This is a Public Service Announcement about Drugs and Alcohol. This was inspired be Jesse’s Journey There are English errors in the video; DEAL WITH IT!!! Th…

Psychiatrist Scottsdale Addiction/Abuse/Diversion


Psychiatrist Scottsdale Addiction/Abuse/Diversion – Scottsdale Psychiatrist Addiction Treatment – www.drshier.com – Providing prompt, personalized, private child & adolescent and adult Psychiatric services. Ad…

 

DA: Heroin addiction often starts with pill abuse

Filed under: addiction abuse

Curbing prescription drug abuse may be one antidote to the county's heroin epidemic, District Attorney Eric R. Linhardt said at Wednesday's Lycoming-Sullivan Counties Borough Association meeting. Whereas 89 percent of surveyed teenagers disapproved … Read more on Williamsport Sun-Gazette

 

Pain killer abuse could lead to heroin addiction

Filed under: addiction abuse

De Blasio Cites Education as Way to Stem Rx Drug Abuse Scourge

De Blasio cites education as way to stem Rx drug abuse scourge

Filed under: drug abuse effects on health

Prescription drug and heroin abuse, singled out on Monday as "an urgent and growing public health crisis" by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, didn't come up during a City Hall Press conference Tuesday focusing on the mayor's law enforcement and … Read more on SILive.com

 

Parent's Death Has Long-Term Effect on Kids' Grades

Filed under: drug abuse effects on health

Christopher Kennedy Lawford: Recovery


Christopher Kennedy Lawford: Recovery – Be moved by Christopher Kennedy Lawford’s compelling story and his life-changing comeback from addiction. Today he is 23 years sober with 4 children who mira…

 

United States Preventive Services publishes recommendations on preventing

Filed under: substance abuse disorder

… can do to prevent or reduce drug use in children and adolescents under the age of 18. This recommendation does not apply to children or adolescents who have already been diagnosed with substance use disorder. Before finalizing this recommendation, … Read more on Science Codex

 

FDA Approves Powerful New Pain Pill Despite Fears of Abuse

FDA approves powerful new pain pill despite fears of abuse

Filed under: drug abuse health effects

Smoot is among a slew of local and national drug control and law enforcement officials, health and addiction professionals and U.S. lawmakers raising concerns about extended release Zohydro, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Read more on WBIR-TV

 


Addiction – Amazing piece by Mia Michaels. I’ve watched this dance about 50 times and i still get goosebumps.

 

Experts Weigh in on Recent FDA Opioid Changes

RI Driver Arrested After Attleboro Police Find Suspected Cocaine in Car

RI driver arrested after Attleboro police find suspected cocaine in car

Filed under: cocaine use and its effects

ATTLEBORO — Police say they arrested a Pawtucket man after a traffic stop when they found a small amount of suspected cocaine and a secret compartment in his car. … Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 6 Share with Us. Read more on Attleboro Sun Chronicle

 

Society is still out of touch with the reality of addiction

Filed under: cocaine use and its effects

Drug Addiction Hotline Number (855) YES-REHAB


Drug Addiction Hotline Number (855) YES-REHAB – The Addiction Hotline was created to help Parents, Teens, Husbands and Wives, Friends or Family get help anytime day or night with one easy to use phone numb…

 

Vermont Battling a 'Full-Blown Heroin Crisis'

Filed under: drug abuse treatment centers

On top of that, the need for treatment of opiate addiction has jumped more than 770 percent since 2000. Bob Bick oversees mental health and substance abuse services at Vermont's largest treatment center, the HowardCenter Substance Abuse Services. Read more on Christian Broadcasting Network

The Ocean of Natural High

The Ocean of Natural High

Filed under: am i addicted to cocaine

By Josh Planos – Mar 6th, 2014 at 8:08 am. Previous … One night he relapsed, went back to cocaine – his heart ceased beating in the back seat of a police cruiser. Jennifer … Doctors would later say that it was very likely linked to his drug … Read more on FanSided

 

UFC 170 Fight Card & Updates: Thiago Silva Addicted to Cocaine, Says Wife

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