Women’s Empowerment Day Initiated, Substance Abuse Treatment Program Provides Alcohol Rehab Treatment for Young Adult Women at 120 MPH
Lake Perris, CA (PRWEB) March 26, 2007 –
Sober College’s substance abuse treatment and alcohol rehab program recently added a new addition to its treatment repertoire. Sober College Women’s Empowerment Day, believe it or not, is the brainchild of a man, Brian Brekke, Operations Director for Sober College… and it specifically addressed women’s issues. Brekke, a licensed addictions counselor and a member of the US Parachuting Association, teamed up with Mary Tortomasi,… Continue reading
Study Guide to Substance Abuse Treatment: A Companion to the American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment
Study Guide to Substance Abuse Treatment: A Companion to the American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment
Study Guide to Substance Abuse Treatment is a question-and-answer companion that allows you to evaluate your mastery of the subject matter as you progress through The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment, Fourth Edition. The Study Guide is made up of 292 questions divided into 49 individual quizzes of 4-9 questions each that correspond to… Continue reading
Verifications, Inc. Names George Ellis Executive Vice President of Substance Abuse Services
Minneapolis (PRWEB) September 18, 2007
Verifications, Inc., a leading provider of global employment screening and applicant management services, today announced that George Ellis has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Substance Abuse Services. In this role, Ellis will ensure Verifications’ Substance Abuse Services continue to exceed high operational standards while responding to market and client needs.
Ellis brings deep industry knowledge and more than 30 years of experience to his… Continue reading
Unique Partnership Addresses Substance Abuse and Family Breakdown in Bolivia
(PRWEB) July 28, 2009
School officials in a large Bolivian city are working with staff of World Gospel Mission to develop and deliver a program designed to provide substance abuse awareness and to promote living healthy lives.
The city of Tarija, Bolivia, is ranked second in the country for alcohol consumption. When substance abuse causes families to break apart, many children end up living on the streets. According to UNICEF, the vast… Continue reading
A New Definition of Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Treatment – Substance Abuse Has No Societal Boundaries
Miami, FL (PRWEB) February 28, 2006
We have all heard that addiction is a disease, but how do we truly feel about this issue? When you hear the word “addict”, do you think of a junkie, crack addict, prostitute, or a homeless person who begs for money on a street corner? When you here the word addict, do you think of a lowlife, who has unacceptable behaviors, and lower morals? Do you somehow believe… Continue reading
Pharmacology and Treatment of Substance Abuse: Evidence and Outcome Based Perspectives (Counseling and Psychotherapy)
Pharmacology and Treatment of Substance Abuse: Evidence and Outcome Based Perspectives (Counseling and Psychotherapy)
Given the prevalence of substance abuse in general clinical populations, it is important for healthcare providers to have knowledge and skill in the treatment of these problems. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) involves the integration of the best evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. This text is designed as a bridge for practitioners that will provide up-to-date evidence reviews as well as… Continue reading