mental health

Column: NASCAR Is Just One Long Ricky Bobby Movie

Column: NASCAR is just one long Ricky Bobby movie
There was once a team backed by a male-enhancement drug, not to mention a race bearing the name of pork, the other white meat. Now along … "When he thinks he's on fire, he has to go through rehab and comes… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Abuse: The New Killer on the Block

Prescription Drug Abuse: The New Killer on the Block
And the problem starts early: A 2009 national survey done by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (a federal agency) demonstrated that … It is about good medicine and public health: identifying who needs opioid … drug abuse –… Continue reading

Practice Demonstration – Substance Abuse Counseling

Practice Demonstration – Substance Abuse Counseling
Part 7 of 10 Produced by the Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – SAMHSA.


 

Bills attack the poor for drug use, yet top lawmakers have substance abuse
The Michigan Senate yesterday overwhelmingly approved a bill to… Continue reading

Mental Health Court Presents Its 14th Graduation

Mental Health Court presents its 14th graduation
A tragic consequence of our under-funded health system is the reason for the increasing number of individuals with mental illnesses and addiction disorders incarcerated in Florida's jails. "Correctional facilities are ill-equipped to provide the … Read more on TCPalm

Delphos man fails rehab… Continue reading

Treatment Programs Aid Inmates, but New Whatcom Jail Necessary

Treatment programs aid inmates, but new Whatcom jail necessary
District Court probation has enjoyed phenomenal success with mental health specialists that work with the mentally ill (including veterans suffering PTSD) who otherwise would occupy a disproportionate amount of jail space. Success rates … The county … Read more on Bellingham… Continue reading

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Lands Largest-Ever Individual Donation

Cincinnati Children's Hospital lands largest-ever individual donation
The largest donation ever received by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is to be announced Friday morning at its College Hill campus, which includes residential treatment units for kids with chronic mental health problems. The amount of the … Read more on Cincinnati… Continue reading