mental health

Why Are There So Many Drug Rehabs and Treatment Centers in Florida?

Question by adilene d: Why are there so many drug rehabs and treatment centers in Florida?
I’ve heard that these are even the best in the country. I was just wondering why, and why in Florida, of all the states.

Best answer:

Answer by destinee d
Florida is permeated… Continue reading →

Summit Eyes Heroin, Pills

Summit eyes heroin, pills

Filed under: drug rehab in pa

Assistant District Attorney Sharon McKenna has firsthand experience of heroin addictions as chief of narcotics who also oversees the county's drug treatment court program. She said the drug … She organized a walk a few weeks ago in Michael's memory… Continue reading →

What to Do With a Sister Addicted to Pain Medication Leaving Out of Town?

Question by Diane: What to do with a sister addicted to pain medication leaving out of town?
My one sister just got married and is having her wedding reception down in Ohio and we are up in Michigan. My other sister wants to go and nobody wants to take… Continue reading →

Teen Prescription Drug Abuse: What Parents Should Know

Teen prescription drug abuse: What Parents Should Know

Filed under: drug addiction help

During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog will look at this issue through the stories of former teen prescription-drug users now in recovery, their parents and local addiction-recovery experts working to treat addicted teens and… Continue reading →

County Just Says No to Drug Addicts

County Just Says No To Drug Addicts

Filed under: addiction help

The Guilford County Substance Abuse Treatment Center at 5209 W. Wendover Ave. is eliminating all outpatient treatment services and cutting the number of beds available for in-patient use. Those cuts are among others in the county's mental health …… Continue reading →

Town Hall to Address Youth Drug and Alcohol Issues

Town Hall to Address Youth Drug and Alcohol Issues

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

It's no secret: Drugs and alcohol abuse among teens is a significant issue in Santa Cruz County. In an effort to combat this problem, Aptos High School administrators have enlisted the help of local experts… Continue reading →