History of Violence, Mental Illness Plagued Hospital Shooting Suspect
... of violence, mental illness plagued hospital shooting suspect He was ordered to reside at the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County on Market Street for as long as his probation officer deems it to be in Plotts' best interest. He was also ordered to participate in mental health and drug treatment programs as … Read more on Delaware County Daily Times Smart On Crime Initiative Intended To Reduce Louisiana's Record Incarceration “We started looking at programs that helped,” Madden says. “We looked at drug treatment. We looked at alcohol treatment. We looked at funding for mental health. We looked at intermediate sanctions. We looked at expansion of specialty courts. All of the … Read more on WWNO Read ...
Christian Addiction Treatment Centers: Residential Treatment Centers ? a Way to Overcome the Addiction Problem
... the addicted who aspire to regain mental, physical and social health. Some addicts combat the helpless situation by striving to achieve a positive and balanced frame of mind. However, their addiction weakens them so much that they fail to accomplish this endeavor. This is where the addiction rehab centers come quite handy. If you too are suffering from any addiction and desperately desire to get respite from it then seek a good rehab center for help. The rehab center comprises of diverse treatment programs that will assist you to return back to fruitful and happy life. However, more than the medication and therapeutic sessions, it’s your own willingness and co-operation that can make your addiction treatment successful. Read ...
Age Does Not Predict Success for Those in Court-Based Mental Health Treatment …
... does not predict success for those in court-based mental health treatment … COLUMBIA, Mo. – Statistics show that the amount of older adults in the criminal justice system has quadrupled in the past 15 years. Many of the adults have histories of mental health problems and are being placed in court-based treatment programs … Read more on Science Codex Mount Pocono mental health center working to open soon Michelle Backus, program director of the Rose Resiliency Center, talks Friday about the center's facility in Pocono Pines. Backus is also the clinical director at Second Haven Services For Youth, which provides residential treatment for troubled youth … Read more on Pocono Record Read ...
What Can Be Done for Alcoholic Who Has Already Been in Rehab Twice?
Question by sweetgirl: What can be done for Alcoholic who has already been in rehab twice? My friend has been to rehab twice for alcoholism. He didn’t stay sober for long and doesn’t think going again will help. He goes to AA meetings for few days but then gets back to drinking. It on and off mostly drinking and not going to meetings. Is there any hope for him or what can be done if rehab has failed for him. He is in so much pain and says he needs help so bad and he struggles everyday. I try to suggest things but he doesn’t do them. I know that I can’t help him but tell him that he needs to allow people to help him and support him and not refuse it. Any advise on this would be great. So far good answers I have suggested alot of stuff like yoga, hobby, going to the gym after work instead of straight home to drink, counseling, spending time at bookstore since he likes to read. I know he can only help himself but its very sad to not be able to help someone that you ...
Collaboration Brings Mental Health Services to Schools
by dexotaku Collaboration brings mental health services to schools STAFF PHOTO BY ROB NOVIT Rick Acton and Bianca Otterbein, Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center administrators, are working with the Aiken County School District in provide in-school services. Editor's note: This is the first part of a three-part series … Read more on Aiken Standard Subcommittee recommends triage centers, adding mental health professionals Triage centers are one way to relieve hospitals, especially UMC, from beds being occupied by mental health patients. Dr. Carrison says the state's Rawson Neal Psychiatric Hospital doesn't have all the resources it needs. "If they don't have any room at … Read more on MyNews3 Las Vegas KSNV Read more... ...