substance abuse and mental health services administration

Auckland to Christchurch 'Drug Mule' Mother Sentenced

Auckland to Christchurch 'drug mule' mother sentenced However, Judge Nicola Mathers took into consideration Puna's positive progress in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and the six months already served in custody. "I accept your remorse was genuine and your time in custody was certainly a wake up call to … Read more on The Press Trainer residents protest proposed rehab facility TRAINER >> More than 75 residents attended Wednesday's council caucus meeting with several people publicly expressing opposition to a proposal for transforming the site of the current Pagano Funeral Home into a drug rehabilitation/transition center. Read more on The Delaware County Daily Times Read more... ...

Alcohol Combined With Drug Abuse Leads to More Overdoses and Deaths

by USAG-Humphreys Alcohol Combined With Drug Abuse Leads to More Overdoses and Deaths People treated in an emergency department (ED) for abusing opioid pain relievers (OPRs) or benzodiazepines frequently drink alcohol with the drugs, exacerbating their risk for overdose. An estimated 18.5% of ED visits related to OPR abuse and 27.2% … Read more on JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association Geauga commissioner files complaint over school survey According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a federal agency, the survey "Measures the incidence and prevalence of substance use, delinquency, and related problem behaviors and the risk and protective factors that … Read more on WKYC-TV Read ...

Treatment Helps Prevent Early Menopause in Breast Cancer Patients

...  A new treatment approach may help thousands of women with early-stage breast cancer avoid premature menopause and preserve their ability to have children, U.S. researchers said on Friday. Their study … "This is the first time … Read more on Chicago Tribune (blog) How Addiction Works, and What You Can Do About It In the US alone, over 23 million people, ages 12 and up, needed treatment for illicit drugs (including prescription drugs) or alcohol abuse in 2009, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. That's nearly one in ten … Read more on Lifehacker Read ...

Art Auction to Support Local Drug, Rehab Center

Art auction to support local drug, rehab center ”Please join us for a fun evening of art and impact as we come together to support our local artists, our community, and the Mountain of Mercy Rehabilitation Center for Drug and Alcohol Abuse,” Hesch said. “A portion of the proceeds will go towards … Read more on Humboldt Beacon Leon Valley Alcoholism Treatment Helpline Offers Guidance to Drug and Alcohol … However, the dedicated substance abuse treatment specialists at a recovery center can assist anyone as they take steps to better themselves. Call the helpline today and locate the drug and alcohol rehab facility which offers you the best chance at … Read more on Ticker Report Read more... ...

Detoxification Ventura CA | Detox Ventura | Detoxification in Ventura CA

  Detoxification Ventura CA | Detox Ventura | Detoxification in Ventura CA – http://ventura.drugalcoholrehabprogram.org/detox-ventura Interventions Ventura, CA is a great way to start helping them into recovery. Substance Abuse Rehab …   Man with 'serious substance abuse problem' sent to CBCF A Willard man who possibly was intoxicated when he possessed cocaine will be held in jail until he can be transferred to a locked-down substance abuse treatment center. Cory D. Mathias, 26, of 842 S. Myrtle Ave., was out on bond before Thursday's … Read more on Norwalk Reflector Read more... ...

Despite Affordable Care Act, a Gaping Hole in Addiction Treatment

...  Affordable Care Act, a gaping hole in addiction treatment More than 23 million Americans needed treatment for an alcohol or drug problem in 2012 but only 11% received it, according to estimates from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Under the decades-old federal … Read more on Detroit Free Press Jesse Jackson Jr. Moved To Different Prison, Could Be Discharged Early Jackson had also asked to be sent to the Alabama prison camp in order to take part in its nine-month drug and alcohol treatment program, something the North Carolina prison does not offer. Jackson was sentenced to 30 months in prison for misusing some … Read more on Progress ...

Los Angeles Addiction Treatment Center Welcomes Ken Paves Salon

...  salon, offering clients the chance to indulge in high-end services while in treatment for drug addiction and alcohol abuse. “It was a privilege to come to The Lakehouse to contribute … Read more on DigitalJournal.com Actor Matthew Perry to help raise funds for alcoholism and addiction treatment … That's lower than the national average, and that needs to change,” said Mel Taylor, president and CEO of The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston, citing findings in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Behavioral Health … Read more on Your Houston News Read ...