substance abuse issues

MAUREEN HAYDEN: Is Alcohol Tax Worth a Shot?

...  law aimed at diverting low-level offenders from state prisons and back into their communities. … Illinois raised its alcohol tax in 2009 for roads and schools. But similar … Read more on Goshen News When the Right to Bear Arms Includes the Mentally Ill (Hawaii and Illinois also stand out for their strict — some would argue onerous — mental health standards for gun ownership.) … The highest rate, 64 percent, was found among people who had major mental disorders as well as substance abuse issues. Read more on New York Times Read ...

Am I Wrong or Is the Movie Leaving Las Vegas Not a Good Example of a Way of Ending Your Life?

Question by Mia: Am I wrong or is the movie Leaving Las Vegas not a good example of a way of ending your life? I have a friend who feels this movie shows the best way to end his life. He is 44 single and has had “issues” that have made him lose hope in anything good happening to him. I can’t bring him to see any other possibilities for good things happening to him. Any help out there? Best answer: Read more... ...

Lopatcong Township Veteran's Family Calls for Better PTSD Treatment After His

...  Township veteran's family calls for better PTSD treatment after his … Nick Arace valued the PTSD program at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Somerset County, but he could never stay for long because of his related substance abuse issues, Laura Arace said. He was so desperate to shut down his head that he … Read more on The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com 'Seeking Safety' first stage trauma treatment 'Seeking Safety' is a present-focused, coping skills therapy to help people attain safety from trauma and /or substance abuse. This means that her approach during the initial phase of treatment does not include bringing up past trauma issues, rather … Read more on ...

Treatment Centers in East Orange NJ Call 800 303 2938 for HELP

...  Centers in East Orange NJ Call 800 303 2938 For HELP –   Irvine Treatment Center Launches New Programs in Response to National … An Irvine treatment center is announcing that, based upon statistical data in a national report, new adult and adolescent programs aimed at tackling substance abuse issues are now available for people living in Irvine and surrounding cities through … Read more on Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release) Tags: treatment centers, substance abuse issues, treatment center ...

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Facilities: Dual Diagnosis Program

A dual diagnosis program is a treatment program wherein psychiatric disorders / mental illnesses, which occur concurrently with substance abuse, are treated. A dual diagnosis program is appropriate for patients who suffer from psychiatric, mental, and emotional disorders. These disorders include, but arent limited to depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, compulsive/obsessive disorders, among myriad other mental health issues. Read more... ...

El Paso Treatment Center Announces Adult, Adolescent Programs to Tackle

...  Paso Treatment Center Announces Adult, Adolescent Programs to Tackle … An El Paso treatment center is announcing that new adult and adolescent programs aimed at tackling substance abuse issues, mainly drugs and alcohol, are now available for people living in El Paso, Socorro, Horizon City, Fabens, San Elizario and … Read more on Newsday Destination Hope Drug Rehab For Women Addresses Link Between PTSD and … Destination Hope: The Women's Program, a nationally recognized mental health and addiction treatment center in south Florida, warns that this link may be even stronger during the holiday season. "At our alcohol and drug rehab for ...

What Are My Chances of Going Army With a Medical History ?

Question by : What are my chances of going army with a medical history ? I’m trying to go army, but i need my medical waiver , when i was much younger i was in a mental hospital and given mandatory therapy and psychiatry, what are my chances ? I was given a letter from my therapist stating that I’m basically fine.Will that help? Best answer: Answer by Sasyou would need a mental waiver, and your chances are small at this point. It never huts to try. NOTE: PERSONAL or doctor letters have no effect on convincing them to grant your waiver, it has no weight, because you can say a biased letter and the Meps doctors or Waiver command will know it and generally ignore it. Read more... ...