mental illness

Legalizing Marijuana Not a Priority Among St. Lawrence County Representatives

Legalizing marijuana not a priority among St. Lawrence County representatives

Filed under: effects of drug abuse on society

“I don't think legalizing marijuana is the best idea at this time, when you consider that in recent years, we have been dealing with a number of issues related to drugs and synthetic drugs—bath salts, synthetic marijuana, prescription pill abuse and … Read more on North Country Now

 

Documentary about game addiction premiers at Sundance Film Festival

Filed under: effects of drug abuse on society

New Ways to Treat Substance Abuse, Neurological Diseases and Mental Illnesses

New ways to treat substance abuse, neurological diseases and mental illnesses

Filed under: drug abuse and

Their work could lead to powerful new ways to treat alcoholism, other addictions, and neurological and mental illnesses; it also helps explain the underlying neurochemical basis of drug addiction. The findings, published in November in Frontiers in … Read more on News-Medical.net

 

Series of meetings will address increased drug abuse

Filed under: drug abuse and

Kentucky Uses Money From Settlements With Drug Companies to Combat

Kentucky Uses Money from Settlements with Drug Companies to Combat

Filed under: substance abuse treatment

Nearly $ 19 million to start a grant program that will fund comprehensive juvenile substance abuse treatment programs, both expanding treatment beds at existing facilities and creating new juvenile treatment programs with the full continuum of care. $ 6 … Read more on TestCountry.com (blog)

 


Substance abuse treatment programs offer by MUSC – Substance abuse treatment programs offer by MUSC.

 

Drug addicts 'can quit smoking' with additional therapy

Filed under: substance abuse treatment

The Epidemic Is?Heroin

The epidemic is?Heroin

Filed under: Crack Cocaine Signs Of Abuse

To combat the deadly drug and its steady increase in use, DeWine has formed a heroin unit made up of investigators, lawyers and drug-abuse specialists, according to a release issued by his office. Its goal is to assist in fighting issues associated … Read more on Tiffin Advertiser Tribune

 

How Blackpool became a “dumping ground” for the socially excluded

Filed under: Crack Cocaine Signs Of Abuse

Midwest City Police Work to Tackle Mental Illness, Substance Abuse

Midwest City police work to tackle mental illness, substance abuse

Filed under: drug abuse and health problems

“I think I see more compassionate police officers now, police officers who are more understanding, police officers that know what mental health issues and substance abuse does to people's lives … We all know somebody in our family who has suffered … Read more on NewsOK.com

 

HHS Announces Affordable Care Act Mental Health Services Funding

Filed under: drug abuse and health problems

RASTAFARI & Ibogaine: Has Addiction Cure Been Suppressed Since the 1960? RX-Posed!


RASTAFARI & Ibogaine: Has Addiction Cure Been Suppressed Since The 1960? RX-posed!

 

Pornography Addiction Treatment Manual Review: Reveals Secret Keys for

Filed under: addiction cure

Denver, CO — (SBWIRE) — 11/13/2013 — Customers who are reading this Pornography Addiction Treatment Manual Review they maybe are looking forward to find one revolutionary and effective program designed to help people recovering from porn … Read more on SBWire (press release)

 

President Requires Insurance Coverage for Mental Illness and Addiction

Filed under: addiction cure

Drug Rehab Center in Alaska | Call 800-303-2938 for INFO


Drug Rehab Center in Alaska | Call 800-839-1682 For INFO – Drug Rehab Center in Alaska – Call 800-839-1682 For INFO Drug addiction is one major issue that needs help from professionals. In Alaska, we have one of the …

 

Loopholes closed that kept insured from mental health therapy

Filed under: drug abuse treatments

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 10 (UPI) — U.S. government agencies say they closed the loopholes that kept insured patients from being treated for mental illness or substance abuse. "This final rule breaks down barriers that stand in the way of treatment and … Read more on UPI.com

The Addiction Puzzle, Part 2: Could ADHD Meds Promote Future Cocaine Use?

The Addiction Puzzle, Part 2: Could ADHD Meds Promote Future Cocaine Use?

Filed under: addiction psychology

The College of Arts & Sciences professor of psychology has examined the link between ADHD and cocaine use through a series of experiments in her animal laboratory, and her work suggests that the type of ADHD medication prescribed and the accuracy of … Read more on BU Today

 


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Seven local students named Rhodes Scholars

Filed under: addiction psychology

What Are Some Ways to Reduce Homelessness?

Question by Emma: what are some ways to reduce homelessness?
i am writing a proposal on homelessness in richmond va. I am looking for some ways in which we could reduce or eliminate the homeless.

So far i can only think of 2 which are affordable housing and increase in employment rate.

i need two more ways of which we could potentially reduce the amount of homeless or eliminate it altogether

any suggestions would be helpful

Best answer:

Answer by rec4lms
I think that the first issue for you to tackle is to determine why they are homeless.

Which Is the Effect of Dopamine on the Nervous System?

Question by : Which is the effect of dopamine on the nervous system?
A creates pain feelings
B creates pleasure feelings
C jump starts the nervous system
Which is the most common response of a physiologically addicted person who stops drinking alcohol?

A euphoric symptoms
B hyperactive behavior
C normal behaviors
D withdrawal symptoms

Which would be the effect of a malfunctioning neurotransmitter?

A impulse would be stopped in the brain.
B impulse would be stopped in the spinal column
C impulse could not cross gap between neurons.
D impulse could get you in trouble