mental health

Kansas City Groups Pursuing Mental Health Crisis Center

Kansas City Groups Pursuing Mental Health Crisis Center
The main goal, according to participants, is to treat underlying problems of mental illness and substance abuse instead of having individuals cycle through the criminal justice system or show up repeatedly in the ER because they are drunk, high on …
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Vic 'Spiderman' Burglar Off to Prison

Vic 'Spiderman' burglar off to prison
Williams, 40, of NSW, was jailed for five-and-a-half years on Tuesday with a three-year non-parole period. … Judge Stuart said Williams' previous convictions for similar offences in New Zealand and his drug use had weighed into his sentencing decision.
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Anxiety and Depression , HELP?

Question by Anthony: Anxiety And Depression , HELP?
I’ve been diagnosed with anxiety and depression since August 2010 , i was really stressed so i did Ecstasy, drinking alot of alcohol , and smoking alot of marijuana , hurting my mother, letting my family & friends down, failing in school,… Continue reading

Program Addresses Local Heroin, Painkiller Problem

Program addresses local heroin, painkiller problem
Melissa Hosier, of East Syracuse, was the first person to sign up for the naloxone training. Her daughter, Kali, 19, overdosed accidentally on heroin on November 4. Kali, a talented artist and honor roll student, had checked herself out of rehab a …… Continue reading

I Need a 24/hotline for FAMILY Members of Addicts-PLEASE?

Question by Duchess20: I need a 24/hotline for FAMILY members of addicts-PLEASE?
I need to speak with someone who KNOWS and understands what the wife of a addict (crack and alcohol) is going through. I am in Richmond, Indiana.

Best answer:

Answer by ExeneC
I hope this will help:

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MAILBOX Mental Health, Substance Abuse Assistance Levy Would Help Meet Two

MAILBOX Mental health, substance abuse assistance levy would help meet two
We are the only county of six surrounding counties not providing a form of funding to help solve our mental health and drug problems. Mental health and drug abuse problems are referred to Six County Inc.'s Guernsey Counseling… Continue reading

Jim Irsay Checks Into Drug Rehab Treatment Center – National Football Post

Jim Irsay checks into drug rehab treatment center – National Football Post


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Jim Irsay checks into drug rehab treatment center
National Football Post
Facing criminal charges, including driving under the influence and four felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is checking himself… Continue reading

Drinking Made Easy KANSAS CITY

Drinking Made Easy KANSAS CITY — Drinking Made Easy KANSAS CITY.


Finney County Community Health Coalition part of national pilot project
They've got some money to help make sure that she can devote, I think it's 60, 70 or 80 percent of her time to this project. She has been… Continue reading

Have You Ever Been in Drug Rehab?

Question by Anne Grande: Have you ever been in drug rehab?
Did you not want to go at first? Did you see the value of it once there for a while? Did it work for you?
A family member of mine just entered rehab, though he did not want to… Continue reading

Where Can I Put My Mom Into a Free Rehab Program?

Question by Stealth: Where can I put my mom into a free rehab program?
Here’s the full story: My mother is an RN, very knowledgeable with prescription drugs and although she’s never had an addiction with anything drug related, she shows signs of hypochondria, somataform disorder and pretty darn close… Continue reading