Substance Abuse

New Anti-Drug Campaign Shows Rapid Aging From Meth via Mugshots

New anti-drug campaign shows rapid aging from meth via mugshots
Skin lesions, wrinkles, droopy eyes, and yellow skin are all common in chronic meth users, as well as looking 20 or 30 years older than their chronological age. Continue reading below. “It's a very powerful campaign,” said Dr. Steven Kassels, medical …
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Colwyn Bay attack: Two men jailed for life after gang attack with a sword, axe
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Understanding Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorders

Understanding Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorders — Did you know an untreated mental health problem is the number one cause of substance abuse relapse? Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment is a leader i…


Courier Times Community Calendar for April 7
6-7 p.m. Thu; Dual Diagnosis. 7-8 p.m. Thu. A twelve-step self-help group for people with a dual diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse and/or addiction. Reach Out Foundation, 152 Monroe Ave., Penndel. 215-970-5462.… Continue reading

Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Programs – Sage Retreat at Hemet Valley Recovery Center S

Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Programs – Sage Retreat at Hemet Valley Recovery Center S — Stories of Hope. WWW.HVRC.COM Sage Retreat Recovery Center, California alcohol treatment and drug rehab programs located in Hemet, California. Alcohol Treatm…


Avantcare Foundation 0000 Veteran Alcohol Abuse Project Features Last
In a report entitled, "Substance Use Disorders in the U.S. Armed Forces", the Institute of Medicine states, "Barriers inherent to the military that limit access to treatment for… Continue reading

Are There Low Costs or No Costs Long Term Residential Treatment Centers for Drug and Alcohol Addictions?

Question by john_morlock2001: Are there low costs or no costs long term residential treatment centers for drug and alcohol addictions?
Friends of mine have an adult child who has already been through short term drug and alcohol rehab (2 weeks to 30 days) treatments, only to relapse. He needs longer term treatment to address the psychological problems associated with addiction; but like millions of other Americans he has no insurance.

Is anyone aware of any… Continue reading

Drug Rehab Center Boston | Detox in Boston | Drug Rehab Center Boston

Drug Rehab Center Boston | Detox in Boston | Drug Rehab Center Boston — http://boston.alcoholismrecoverycenter.com/detox-in-boston/ Substance Abuse Rehab Boston offers a highly customized detox process, however, there are three b…


TO YOUR HEALTH: April 9
The American Red Cross will hold several community blood drives during the month of April. All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood. Blood donors are needed every day to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients… Continue reading

Parents, Advocates Push to Have Drug Rehabilitation Be Paid for by Health … – News 12 Long Island

Parents, advocates push to have drug rehabilitation be paid for by health … – News 12 Long Island

Parents, advocates push to have drug rehabilitation be paid for by health
News 12 Long Island
BRENTWOOD – As the heroin crisis worsens on Long Island, parents and advocates are hoping Albany can pass a bill that would require inpatient drug rehabilitation be paid for by health insurance. The bill authored by state Sen. Kemp Hannon… Continue reading