mental health

Psychedelics Not Linked to Lasting Mental Health Issues, Scientists Say

Psychedelics Not Linked To Lasting Mental Health Issues, Scientists Say

Filed under: cocaine side affects

"[B]etter initial mental health among people who use psychedelics, or chance 'false positive' findings," may be factors, but the associations may also show the beneficial effects of such use. LSD, for example, recently has been tested as a treatment … Read more on Huffington Post

 

Federal Drug Agency Denies Marijuana Is Less Toxic Than Alcohol

Filed under: cocaine side affects

Doctors Warn of Potentially Deadly 'zombie' Effects of Using Anti-Depressant

Doctors warn of potentially deadly 'zombie' effects of using anti-depressant

Filed under: what are the effect of drug abuse

Studies carried out when the drug — which is supposed to be taken orally — was introduced in the 1980s suggested that it had no stimulant effect, leading to its non-abuse status. But physicians say recent anecdotal evidence indicates that it does, in … Read more on National Post

 

Op-Ed: Peters – Drug addiction and mental health

Filed under: what are the effect of drug abuse

Judith Has Worked in the Field of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Since 1988A S


Judith has worked in the field of mental health and substance abuse since 1988A S – Judith Welles Cousins Hi I am Judy Cousins and I am a Clinical Social Worker and today what I want to talk about is how to recognize substance abuse alcohol …

 

Walking Drunk Can Be as Dangerous as Driving Drunk

Walking Drunk Can Be As Dangerous As Driving Drunk

Filed under: drug abuse causes

Those with an alcohol addiction should check into a professional detox center like Harbor Village and get the medically supervised assistance needed for recovery. Miami, Florida (PRWEB) August 14, 2013. According to the U.S. Mews & World Report article … Read more on San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

 

Drug dealers now being charged for causing overdose deaths

Filed under: drug abuse causes

Experts Explore Health Benefits of Coffee

Experts explore health benefits of coffee

Filed under: social effects of drug abuse

“Beneficial health effects of coffee could be due to possible protection against oxidation and an excess of oxidative stress may induce a deregulation of the metabolism,” Kemi Odukoya, a medical practioner reveals adding that coffee doesn't cause … Read more on BusinessDay

 

Gambling addiction – mental health's highest stakes

Filed under: social effects of drug abuse

Colorado Daylight Project | the Mental Health Center of Denver


Colorado Daylight Project | The Mental Health Center of Denver – The Colorado Daylight project focuses on advancing access to Mental Health and Substance abuse Centers for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in Colorado. …

 

Alcohol Use Among Pregnant Women in Substance Abuse Treatment Drops in

Alcohol Use Among Pregnant Women in Substance Abuse Treatment Drops in

Filed under: alcohol and drug addiction treatment

Newswise — According to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) the percentage of pregnant woman in substance abuse treatment using alcohol (with or without drug use) dropped from 46.6 percent to … Read more on Newswise (press release)

 


Progression of Alcohol And Drug Addiction – Middle Stage – LastingRecovery.com – Judy Saalinger, Co-Founder and Executive Director of San Diego’s premier alcohol and drug addiction treatment center Lasting Recovery, discusses “Progression…

2013 New Clothes & New Shoes Collection Drive


2013 New Clothes & New Shoes Collection Drive – Clothes Shoes Drive-2013 New Clothes & New Shoes Collection Drive seeks volunteers to host a new clothes & new shoes collection drive at their work site, loc…

 

'Recovery Court': New state facility to provide substance abuse treatment

Filed under: substance abuse centers

The newly established program will allow the state to divert people in need of substance abuse treatment or mental health services from hard prison beds to treatment programs with a goal of reducing recidivism. “I think it will work because all of … Read more on Kingsport Times News

Dangerous Path


Dangerous Path – were going down a dangerous path baby 4x oh we know that were not the right one oh we know this is not true love feels good we been here many times before iv…

 

Member of Obama Administration talks prescription drug abuse

Filed under: teens and drug abuse

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – Prescription drug abuse is a nationwide problem, affecting Arkansas teens at an alarming rate. For many, the drug use occurs for teens in their earlier years. Programs and policy reforms have been created to tackle the issue. Read more on THV 11

Forensic Focused Outreach at Suncoast Center


Forensic Focused Outreach at Suncoast Center – FORENSIC FOCUSED OUTREACH … Focused Outreach provides integrated mental health and substance abuse services to adults involved in the criminal justice syst…

 

Treating mental health and substance abuse disorders

Filed under: substance abuse disorder

Considering the recent report on problems due to substance abuse in Cecil County, it would benefit us to find some solutions. This report is based on research conducted by Health Resources in Action, a health care consulting firm. They outlined an … Read more on Cecil Whig