mental health issues

Drug Abuse: Redskins’ Jackson Suspended Indefinitely for Drug Abuse – Chicago Tribune

Published September 1, 2012

Redskins’ Jackson suspended indefinitely for drug abuse – Chicago Tribune
Filed under: Drug Abuse

Redskins' Jackson suspended indefinitely for drug abuse
Chicago Tribune
(Reuters) – Washington Redskins safety Tanard Jackson has been suspended indefinitely without pay for violating the National Football League's substance abuse policy, the league said on Friday. Jackson's suspension, his third, begins immediately and he …
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Meth Rehab: Crystal Meth Rehab for Teens

Published August 29, 2012

Crystal meth can be a dangerous and addictive drug to anyone, but it is especially harmful and impactful to that of a teenage boy or girl. It is a drug that can change the teen completely from the inside out, no matter what age they begin taking it. A long-term teenage crystal meth user may have side effects of withdrawal for months after they’ve stopped using, which makes it extremely harmful to the teen’s health… Continue reading →

Dallas Attempts to Spray Away West Nile

Published August 19, 2012

Dallas Attempts to Spray Away West Nile
Filed under: alcoholism dual diagnosis

The city contracted with a private company to load two small twin-engine planes with an insecticide called Duet Dual-Action Adulticide. The active chemical is synthetic pyrethroid. Pyrethroids are common chemicals used to kill insects, and are approved …
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Community Calendar: August 15, 2012
Filed under: alcoholism dual diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis, drop-in group addressing alcohol and mental health issues, 1 – 3:30… Continue reading →

Drug Rehab Treatment: Luxury Drug Rehab Treatment Centers Can Be Very Effective if You Know the Right Questions to Ask

Published August 19, 2012

In light of the recent hype concerning the legitimacy of luxury drug rehabs/substance abuse treatment centers, it is critically important to become as best educated as to how to most effectively differentiate between “pure posh” and those facilities which utilize luxury as a complement to an already sound program. Unforunately, most folks inquiring into treatment for themselves or a loved one are commonly in a bad emotional state and can be easily swayed by a… Continue reading →

Recovery Living for Women in Delray Beach- Hallway of Life Transitional Living

Published August 18, 2012

Recovery Living For Women in Delray Beach- Hallway Of Life Transitional Living

Hallway of Life fosters an environment that is both rich in compassion and structure, while helping you address your diverse and changing needs. Our residents benefit dramatically from our Integrated approach to co-occurring disorders. Hallway of Life Recovery Center, Inc., is the only psychiatrist-owned transitional living facility for women in South Florida dedicated to changing the lives of women dealing with substance abuse,… Continue reading →

Dual Diagnosis: Drug Rehab Information

Published August 17, 2012

If you find yourself having problems in life as a result of your use of drugs or alcohol, you should know that there is help available to you. Residential drug treatment provides a safe environment to detoxify your body from the substances that you have been abusing as well as teach you the tools that you will need in order to keep yourself living free from drugs.

Many people enter drug treatment for the first… Continue reading →