South Shore Needs More Help in Addiction Fight, Senate Committee Told
South Shore needs more help in addiction fight, Senate committee told
Several speakers said there aren't enough beds in detox programs or long-term rehabs, making it easier for addicts to relapse after a short stay. Others said addicts often get prescriptions for Suboxone, a drug designed to help them beat their …
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Medications can help heroin addicts kick habit
BUCYRUS — Medication-assisted treatment for addiction was at the forefront of discussion during an educational meeting Tuesday evening at Bucyrus High School. Dr. Gregory Brigham, a board-certified clinical psychologist and addictions treatment …
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What You Need to Know When Dating Someone in Recovery
What you need to know when dating someone in recovery
"There's nothing like it out there," said Sid Farrar, senior trade acquisitions editor at Hazelden Publishing, part of the nonprofit Hazelden Foundation, which also offers addiction treatment and support. "This is an important piece of the … The most …
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Duke University Press, 2013
Having worked on grants for agencies that provide addiction referral and treatment services using the methods discussed in several of the chapters, I found this book to be a refreshing perspective on the psychology, biology, and ethnography of …
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Luxury Drug Rehab – Aftercare Programs 1-855-885-8651
Luxury Drug Rehab – Aftercare Programs 1-855-885-8651 – http://www.valiantrecovery.com/helpvideos.html Luxury Drug Rehab Programs – What do they provide for Aftercare. 1-855-885-8651 a program is put in place to h…
April 10, 2014 ? By Jazmine Denise Rogers
They admit that they love their mother even though she is dealing with a long-time drug and alcohol addiction. After all the media bashing initiated by his ex-wife, Master P continues to take care of his kids, pay her bills and allow her to keep up …
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Utilization of Drumming for Native Americans With Substance Use Disorders
Utilization of Drumming for Native Americans with Substance Use Disorders – “Utilization of Drumming for Native Americans with Substance Use Disorders: A Discussion on the Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Substance A…
"Green Briefs"
It granted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the authority to require testing, recordkeeping, reporting and restrictions on chemical substances, but does not include food, drugs, cosmetics or pesticides. The TSCA … Earth Justice and Sierra …
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Higher Potency Marijuana Doesn't Predict Dependence
Higher Potency Marijuana Doesn't Predict Dependence
high potency marijuana dependence Researchers in the Netherlands have concluded that the THC potency of marijuana used by consumers does not reliably predict their risk for marijuana dependence. The amount of THC consumed, whether from …
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Henry R. Lesieur: Before legalizing another potential addiction
In the April 17 story (“Advocates tout the benefits of regulation”) of legal marijuana, Jared Moffat of Regulate Rhode Island estimates that Rhode Island could get between $ 21 million and $ 82 million in potential annual revenue. “Half of the money …
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CBT Use With Substance Abuse (Cocaine): Overcoming Resistance Case Presentation
CBT use with Substance Abuse (cocaine): Overcoming Resistance Case Presentation – This video roleplay is part of a training on CBT use with substance users available at www.bestpracticetrainers.org. CEUs are available for NASW members or r…
Medical Board issues new rules for prescribing opiates
Under the new policy, doctors are encouraged to conduct a "social and vocational assessment" of patients needing pain medications and screen them for any history of mental health disorders and alcohol or drug abuse. The policy also advises doctors to …
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