Depression Test Recommended for All Teens in US
... test recommended for all teens in US – A government appointed medical panel is urging doctors to routinely screen all American teens for depression. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an i… No records of detention centre suicide attempts … such as unaccompanied minors. They are released after medical screening, although the process can also take several weeks if not months, particularly if an age determination test is required. Maria Pisani, director of Integra … Psychologists and … Read more on Times of Malta Read ...
West Virginia Governor's Task Force Fights Prescription Drug Abuse
... Virginia Governor's Task Force fights prescription drug abuse A collaborative effort of agencies and individuals addressing issues of drug abuse prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery at the local and state level, known as the Governor's Task Force, went into effect in 2011. Paxton says drug … Read more on WOWK Ontario County Jail marks 10 years in Hopewell The Christian ministry at the jail was created that year by Canandaigua Baptist Church — now Lifespring Community Church — with Seeley and Gene Mullen providing weekly Bible studies at the jail, then located at 74 Ontario St. in Canandaigua. “At that … Read more on MPNnow.com Read ...
A Car That Sped Away From a Traffic Stop This Afternoon on US 41 in San Carlos …
A car that sped away from a traffic stop this afternoon on US 41 in San Carlos … The report reviewed the deaths of 40 children and concluded that welfare authorities who were involved with the families had overlooked danger signs such as drug abuse or domestic violence. Most of the children who died were younger than 5 years old … Read more on The News-Press Grace: Special drug court hangs in there with families, helping reunite … The graduate rose from her chair in the front row of a Douglas County courtroom and cried. She stood in her worn jeans and T-shirt, the steel of her steel-toed … This is a special court, begun in 2005, that provides services to drug-abusing parents … Read more on Omaha World-Herald Read more... ...
Suspected Gang Members Arrested in Rockford Raid
... gang members arrested in Rockford raid ROCKFORD — A drug raid Thursday morning at a southwest side residence resulted in three arrests and a drug recovery. At 10:15 a.m., members of the Winnebago County Violent Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence in the 800 block … Read more on Rockford Register Star Women to watch: Dr. Wakenda Tyler I watched my father struggle with his addiction until he finally hit rock bottom when I was around 12 years old. He entered rehab and slowly over the next few years climbed his way out of the dark place his addiction had taken him. He's been clean and … Read more on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Read ...
Arkansas Lawmakers to Discuss Substance Abuse
... lawmakers to discuss substance abuse Two substance abuse related task forces are scheduled to meet Tuesday at the state Capitol. The Task Force on Substance Abuse Treatment Services was set to meet in the morning, and the Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention planned to meet in the … Read more on Houston Chronicle International Northwood hosting soccer showdown … 104-98. —- Al Horford had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Paul Millsap had 25 points and 11 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks held off the Sacramento Kings, 105-100. —- Houston beat Portland 116-101. James Harden scored 33 points and Dwight Howard … Read more on WPEC Read ...
'Snowball' Effect
... Effect “Common sense makes you think most of these break-ins relate to people trying to get money for drugs,” stated Kopcha. He went on, “Crimes related to heroin use are not isolated cases in Keene.” He indicated the Drug Task Force [Agency of the N.H. State … Read more on keene-equinox Medical briefs Drawing riders from all over New England, this year's ride will benefit My Breast Cancer Support (formerly known as BreastCancerStories.org), a New Hampshire nonprofit organization that provides emotional wellness programs and tangible support for … Read more on Seacoastonline.com Read ...
Spare Times for Children for Oct. 11-17
... Raptor Fest, sponsored by the Rangers and the Prospect Park Audubon Center, plans to feature birds from the organization Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation: potential guests include a bald eagle, a red-tail hawk, a peregrine … Read more on New York Times Orthopaedic specialists join Mercy Health She serves in leadership roles on multiple committees at The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health and is chair of The Jewish Hospital Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence Task Force. Matthew Busam, MD … The foundation hosts the annual Advances on … Read more on Hamilton Journal News (subscription) Read ...