substance abuse issues

Are There Any Scenes in Any Movies That Portray What Being on Drugs Is Like?

...  the Lines: Pot Holes Under the 1970 Controlled Substance Act, marijuana (along with heroin and LSD, among other drugs) is designated a Schedule 1 substance, defined as a drug with a high potential for abuse and no known medical… Continue reading

Who Are the Main Characters in the Book Cut by Patricia McCormick ?

...  “Humdinger,” after she suffers a heart-attack from refusing “treatment.”; Level 2 Tara-anorexia; Tara is very kind and soft-spoken person that tries to reach out to Callie from an understanding point of view.; Level 2 Debbie-compulsive eating; Debbie is an… Continue reading

Solving the Stigma and Preventing Suicide

...  the stigma and preventing suicide Filed under: substance abuse signs and symptoms Depression is the leading cause of suicide and, when including people who also suffer from substance abuse issues such as alcoholism, depression accounts for over 75 percent… Continue reading

Treatment Centers Ready for New Tasks

...  centers ready for new tasks Filed under: substance abuse treatment For those involved in treatment, it means those with substance abuse issues are more likely to get the help they need, said Project ADAM's Gina McDonald and Mike McDonald.… Continue reading

Gov. McDonnell Launches Initiative Aimed at Youth Substance Abuse Prevention

...  community coalition dedicated to reducing youth substance use and supporting youth in healthy decision making, is continuing our work to provide educational, science based information to … Read more on Wicked Local   Hunterdon Prevention Resources hosts its annual… Continue reading

I Don’t Know What to Do for My Report It Has to Be “Anything Related to Substance Abuse Treatment”?

...  Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment was developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with SAMHSA. The video adapted the contents from the SAMHSA TIP 50, Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment,… Continue reading