alcohol and drug abuse

Inmates to Get Addiction Treatment

Inmates to get addiction treatment

Filed under: drug abuse treatment

The treatment program will be offered, beginning Saturday, through a partnership between Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services and the Lorain County Sheriff's Office. Thomas Stuber, chief operating officer of the drug abuse service, said the …
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Can a Patient Be Turned in for Alcohol And/or Drug Abuse?

Question by wOW ReALLY: Can a patient be turned in for alcohol and/or drug abuse?
Can a doc turn his patient in for alcohol or drug abuse to the police or social services?

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Answer by Danim Morem
No. It is their job to diagnose you and to… Continue reading

How Does the Social Problem of Drug Abuse Relate to Social Institutions?

Question by helpandseek: How does the social problem of drug abuse relate to social institutions?
How does the social problem of drug abuse relate to social institutions? I’m having trouble understanding the question. Any help appreciated!

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Answer by elle
I think it’s asking what role do social… Continue reading

Gray Announces New Department of Behavioral Health

Gray announces new Department of Behavioral Health

Filed under: drug addiction help recovery

The Department of Health's Addiction, Prevention and Recovery Administration and the Department of Mental Health will merge into the new Department of Behavioral Health. Gray stressed during a press conference at the Wilson Building that treating …… Continue reading

Has Anyone Heard of Protracted Withdrawals From Street Drugs and Anti-Depressants?

Question by Jonny M123: has anyone heard of Protracted Withdrawals from street drugs and anti-depressants?
I was wondering if anyone had any information personal,studies, or anecdotal about protracted withdrawals from street drugs and anti-depressants. What I mean is the idea that drugs get trapped/absorbed into your fat cells while… Continue reading

Behavioral Health IT Firm Provides Distress Management Screening Service for

Behavioral health IT firm provides distress management screening service for

Filed under: effects of drug abuse

Additionally, it evaluates risky alcohol and drug use, smoking and cancer-related physical symptoms or side effects that can integrate behavioral health information with electronic medical record so providers take a more active stance… Continue reading