Farhad Discusses His Experience as an OASAS Hopeline Intern
Farhad Discusses His Experience as an OASAS Hopeline Intern – Farhad, currently a student at NYU, was placed into a year-long internship at the OASAS HOPEline- a gambling, alcohol and substance abuse hotline for residents of New York State. Here, he discusses the experience and the help from his colleagues. The HOPEline is managed by the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC). Learn more at www.mhaofnyc.org
Marijuana vs. Tobacco Health Issues?
Question by Asdfasd F: Marijuana vs. Tobacco health issues?
This is for my wellness class and i need to make a poster about the side effects of both.
they can be GOOD or BAD side effects, my teacher is very open minded, she just wants us to know the truth.
so is marijuana smoked from various devices really that bad compared to cigarettes?
ive heard it deposits 3 times more tar, but what if the occasional user only has one joint a day. is that unhealthy? why?
if you are totally against smoking, my teacher actually recommended watching “The Union The Movie” so we all wont be so narrow minded, maybe you should too. it was very interesting
Life Treatment Aims to Help Veterans
Life Treatment aims to help veterans
Filed under: addiction treatment services
Spokeswoman Julia Newbill said the services will complement the Miller Veterans Center by providing addiction treatment not otherwise available through the VA. Many veterans arrive with few possessions, she said, so donations of the following would be … Read more on South Bend Tribune
Fulton County Creates Vets Substance Abuse Program
Filed under: addiction treatment services
The Superior Court of Fulton County said it is launching a Veterans Expanded Treatment Services — VETS — initiative following its receipt of a $ 750,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Fulton County's VETS … Read more on Patch.com
What Are Some Ways Alcohol and Drugs Can Effect a Baby in the Womb?
Question by Robbie: What are some ways alcohol and drugs can effect a baby in the womb?
While my birth mother was pregnant with me she was doing alcohol and drugs, when i was born doctors had to inject me with other drugs to flush out the alcohol and whatever drugs she was using while pregnant with me, they put me up for adoption i was adopted and yea now i’m 17 and im wondering are there any effect or anything that might show up or anything due to my birth mothers preganncy?
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Number of People Needing Treatment for 'Club Drugs' Rises
Number of people needing treatment for 'club drugs' rises
Filed under: crack treatment
While they cause a treatment problem for a small proportion of people and are unlikely to replace heroin and crack, they can cause serious physical and mental health problems, according to experts. In a newly-published report, the NTA said club drug … Read more on The Independent
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Brocket 99 – Brocket Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline
Brocket 99 – Brocket Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline – Rockin Da Reservation.
Florida department modifies hotline system, investigative process
Filed under: substance abuse hotline
1 problem in the state is simply substance abuse, and that's driving the cost of our program,” he said. “Almost 70 percent of all of our investigations are related to substance abuse. We as a state have to provide more treatment services and more … Read more on WUFT
Crisis counseling, support hot line set up
Filed under: substance abuse hotline
Why Are the Conditions in Most Mental Hospitals Awful?
Question by Jack: Why are the conditions in most mental hospitals awful?
Some are even dangerous e.g. patients can often be at risk from other patients. And I’m not even talking about the ones that use electric shock “treatment”.
My question is how are mental hospitals actually supposed to HELP patients? I would think that feeling unsafe and being around people that scream and bang their heads off walls and stuff would make anyone’s mental problem 10 times worse?
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Should We Ban Smoking in All Open Spaces?
Question by twise0505: Should we ban smoking in all open spaces?
I have to spend time in outpatient department in my local hospital.
When I leave the Cancer Clinic there are many smokers puffing away right next to a “No Smoking Sign”.
When I point this out to them I get a lot of verbal abuse, I no longer say anything but I wish that they would ban smoking in all public places especially outside hospitals and doctors surgery.
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Addiction Treatment Services – Logo Coloring
Addiction Treatment Services – Logo Coloring – The more ways we can engage people, the better. It is also a nice opportunity to express some creativity. This video is just a short speed coloring project with our logo and a message of hope.
Fulton County Creates Substance Abuse Program for Military Veterans
Filed under: addiction treatment services
The Superior Court of Fulton County said it is launching a Veterans Expanded Treatment Services — VETS — initiative following its receipt of a $ 750,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Fulton County's VETS … Read more on Patch.com