Mental Health

RI Senate Approves Bills to Fight Drug Abuse, Overdose Deaths – the Providence Journal

RI Senate approves bills to fight drug abuse, overdose deaths – The Providence Journal

RI Senate approves bills to fight drug abuse, overdose deaths
The Providence Journal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Senate has passed three bills intended to fight drug abuse and address the growing problem of drug overdose deaths. One bill, (S-2801Aaa), would clarify and strengthen an existing law that requires health insurers

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How Teens Help Teens Fight Drug Abuse

How Teens Help teens Fight Drug Abuse — In an interview with Doctor James Hughes, CEO of Inspirations for Youth, a nationally renowned teen drug and alcohol abuse interventionist, he outlined a sim…


Weymouth council appoints committee on drug abuse
The new five-member Mental Health and Substance Abuse Committee will work with the town's Substance Abuse Prevention Team, the police and school officials, as well as parents of addicts and recovering drug users, to gather… Continue reading

What the White House Task Force on College Sexual Assault Doesn't Say

What the White House Task Force on College Sexual Assault Doesn't Say
But why the conspicuous silence about the single biggest force compelling the perpetration of sexual assault and setting the occasion for victimization — alcohol and other drug abuse? Yes, the report acknowledges the relationship between intoxication …
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Dutchess County Helpline Adds Texting Service to Assist Young People in Crisis
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Prescription Drug Abuse Reaches Epidemic Proportions – Abc40

Prescription Drug Abuse Reaches Epidemic Proportions – abc40


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Prescription Drug Abuse Reaches Epidemic Proportions
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Here in Massachusetts, Governor Patrick has declared a statewide emergency to deal with drug abuse. The Holyoke Health Center is bustling with activity. It treats some 8,000 patients for all kinds of medical problems and has its own pharmacy.
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How Can I See a Doctor Without Insurance?

Question by Abel Skivver: How can I see a doctor without insurance?
I really can’t afford to go lately and don’t see any foreseeable future in which I could afford it.
My job doesn’t offer insurance.
and I really think I ought to speak with a Dr. about dual diagnosis issues

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Answer by ashley r
Many places have free clinics that you can go to or they have a sliding fee scale based… Continue reading

Drug Addicted Babies Are Scary (13/8/11)

Drug Addicted Babies Are Scary (13/8/11) — Michael and Dando discuss the recent discovery that a high amount of babies in Geelong are born with a drug addiction. Epic lol.


Doctors warn of opioid addiction danger
Those most at risk include people with any history of substance abuse, including smoking. People with mental health issues like depression, anxiety and personality disorders are also vulnerable. A big challenge is for doctors to determine the motives …… Continue reading