mental health

State Officials Rethinking Approach to Substance Abuse – the Sun

State officials rethinking approach to substance abuse – The Sun

State officials rethinking approach to substance abuse
The Sun
BOSTON — Leaders across the branches of state government are in broad agreement that the state needs to increase access to mental health and substance abuse treatment, with many saying there… Continue reading

Is Past Extensive Cocaine Use and Alcohol Abuse Treatable?

Question by CreatioN: Is past extensive cocaine use and alcohol abuse treatable?
Im sorry if my question did not come out right, i’ll do the best i can to explain my situation.

My mother is 54 going on 55. In the past back in the 80s up to the 2000s,… Continue reading

SCHSC Offering Drug Treatment Programs

SCHSC offering drug treatment programs
A drug treatment program sidelined by problems with documentation and record keeping is back in operation at the South Central Human Service Center, according to JoAnne Hoesel, director of the Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse with North … Read more on Jamestown Sun… Continue reading

Recognizing the Signs of Anorexia — Arleen Fitzgerald — UHC TV

Recognizing the Signs of Anorexia — Arleen Fitzgerald — UHC TV
http://www.uhc.tv Mental health expert Arleen Fitzgerald reviews the signs of anorexia and offers tips on treating this eating disorder. To ask one of our experts a question, visit http://www.uhc.t…


 

The Marijuana Hoopla: Not Our Finest Hour

The marijuana hoopla: Not our finest hour
Vulnerability to later addiction to other drugs is also increased in teens. 2. As a licensed mental health professional, I have seen the damage that marijuana can cause to the brain. Research shows that THC, the active ingredient in marijuana … Read more… Continue reading

The Progression of Stress Symptoms — Arleen Fitzgerald — UHC TV

The Progression of Stress Symptoms — Arleen Fitzgerald — UHC TV
http://www.uhc.tv Mental Health expert Arleen Fitzgerald discusses why it’s important to know your stress triggers. To ask one of our experts a question, vis…