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Our Government Is Tough on People and Stupid on Crime

Our Government is Tough On People and Stupid On Crime
(The initial surcharge amounts were set in 2000. Salaries haven't doubled since then, but victim surcharges just doubled.) But the fundamental problem with the law is that it eliminates judicial discretion to waive the victim surcharge. Under the new …… Continue reading

Mental Health Care Providers Push for Efficiency, Patient Access

Mental health care providers push for efficiency, patient access
Northwest Florida's managing entity for substance abuse and mental health is Big Bend Community Based Care in Tallahassee. Big Bend's … The multidisciplinary teams serve as alternatives to inpatient services at Florida's mental health treatment … Read more on Tallahassee.com

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What Legal Way Can I Get Someone to Go to Rehab Without Them Signing a Consent?

Question by Bianka: what legal way can i get someone to go to rehab without them signing a consent?
I want to get my mom into some kind of rehab for her drug use. I live in CC Tx. I need somewhere that they can come and get her because… Continue reading

How to Identify Signs of Depression : Drug & Alcohol Abuse: Signs of Depression

How to Identify Signs of Depression : Drug & Alcohol Abuse: Signs of Depression
Identifying drug and alcohol abuse as a sign of depression with expert mental health advice in this free mental health video. Expert: Leslie Moselle Bio: Wit…


 

Two arrested after 6 teens show signs of drug… Continue reading

MISSOULIAN EDITORIAL: Take Pledge: Stop Prescription Drug Abuse – the Missoulian

MISSOULIAN EDITORIAL: Take pledge: Stop prescription drug abuse – The Missoulian

MISSOULIAN EDITORIAL: Take pledge: Stop prescription drug abuse
The Missoulian
Earlier this year the Missoulian ran a series of stories titled “Prescription for Addiction.” In one of those stories, a local parent who saw two of her sons struggle… Continue reading

6 Healthy Highs (That Don't Involve Drugs or Alcohol)

6 Healthy Highs (That Don't Involve Drugs or Alcohol)
… of drugs like marijuana or heroin. Evidence suggests these chemicals are behind the runner's high, helping to reduce pain and provide a sense of well-being. Aerobic activity also produces brain chemicals that reduce … Do the deed regularly and… Continue reading