Drug to Curb Alcohol Dependence Gets Go-Ahead
Drug to curb alcohol dependence gets go-ahead
Filed under: free drug addiction treatment
Up to now, people with an alcohol dependence had to stop drinking before beginning treatment for their addiction — a big hurdle. However, all of the treatments, including psychosocial counselling measures, cannot prevent patients from relapsing. The… Continue reading
Drug Treatment Works, Illinois Advocates Say
Drug Treatment Works, Illinois Advocates Say – (Springfield, IL) –The estimated number of Illinois residents waiting for alcohol and drug abuse assessment and treatment at state-financed facilities in 2008 rose 17 percent in, according to a report released at a press conference in Springfield, IL on May 1, 2008.… Continue reading
Paul Metler and Joe Kuchenbuch: Quality Substance Abuse Programs Are …
Paul Metler and Joe Kuchenbuch: Quality substance abuse programs are …
Filed under: drug abuse treatment
The article interviewed two residential programs, which constitute a small proportion of individuals treated for substance abuse. The majority of treatment for alcohol and drug abuse occurs in outpatient settings due to accessibility and… Continue reading
Drug Abuse, Mental Illness and Co-Occurring Disorders Video
Drug Abuse, Mental Illness And Co-Occurring Disorders Video – Drug Use and Mental Health; Target Audience Statement: Primary target audiences for this program will include law enforcement officials, drug prevention specialists, Drug-Free Communities Act grantees, administrators, school drug counselors, treatment providers, drug court members, policy makers, business leaders, coalition… Continue reading
Drug Rehab Centers: Finding the Right Drug Rehab Center
Pennsylvania has many firsts to its credit and is a large producer of agricultural and livestock products supplying from New England to Mississippi. However suppliers of drugs from outside are finding Pennsylvania a lucrative place to do business in with the growing number of addicts. Addicts who are so severely… Continue reading
Substance Abuse: Anger Management, a Neglected Topic in Substance Abuse Intervention
A long standing issue
Problems managing anger has always been a concern for patients suffering from addictive disorders. Pioneering research by my mentor, Dr. Sidney Cohen at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute demonstrated the relationship between, anger, violence and the use of alcohol and or cocaine. One of the most popular… Continue reading
Drug Addiction Support Group to Meet
Drug addiction support group to meet
Filed under: drug addiction help for family members
If you're a family member or friend of someone with a drug addiction and are interested in organizing a support group, Kanawha Communities that Care is …
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Drug Addiction: Addicts and Treatment Providers Plead to Halt State Funding Cuts – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Addicts and treatment providers plead to halt state funding cuts – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Filed under: drug addiction
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A bus loaded with more than 50 people involved with drug addiction and its treatment headed to Columbus this week to persuade lawmakers to reverse an expected $ 6.2… Continue reading