mental health

Oklahoma's Temporary Certification Expires for Narconon Medical Detox Center

Oklahoma's temporary certification expires for Narconon medical detox center
In addition, the Oklahoma Legislature passed legislation requiring drug rehabilitation centers like Narconon's to be certified by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, giving the state oversight over the facilities. Narconon … Read more on The Republic… Continue reading

Michael Jackson’s Ex-Wife Offers Window Into Singer’s Drug Abuse – Los Angeles Times

Michael Jackson’s ex-wife offers window into singer’s drug abuse – Los Angeles Times


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Michael Jackson's ex-wife offers window into singer's drug abuse
Los Angeles Times
Rowe, who varyingly sobbed on the witness stand and talked back to attorneys, offered a candid look into the singer's medical history and struggles… Continue reading

More Drugs Show Promise in Fighting Hepatitis C

More Drugs Show Promise in Fighting Hepatitis C
"These are very exciting times in hepatitis C treatment," said Dr. Michael Saag, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham who was not involved in the new study. Hepatitis C is a … Injection drug abuse is now… Continue reading

Narconon Arrowhead Loses State Certification

Narconon Arrowhead loses state certification
Jason Murphey R-Guthrie, Stacy's Law will force drug rehabs such as Narconon Arrowhead to be certified by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Heath and Substance Abuse, giving the state oversight over such facilities. Also since the deaths, numerous … Read more on Mcalester News Capital

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Why Do People Here Suggest Counseling for Every Little Problem?

Question by Secret Agent: Why do people here suggest counseling for every little problem?
I’m not talking about mental illnesses, but things we could solve ourselves if we actually tried. Like someone who lacks confidence, or has an addiction, or doesn’t have many friends because they are shy. Has anyone… Continue reading

Program Launched to Track Drug Abuse in Georgia – Sacramento Bee

Program launched to track drug abuse in Georgia – Sacramento Bee


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Program launched to track drug abuse in Georgia
Sacramento Bee
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Officials with the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency say a new database is expected to help doctors and law enforcement keep tabs on prescription drug… Continue reading