mental health

Teen Drug Use: 2013 Monitoring The Future Survey Results

Teen Drug Use: 2013 Monitoring The Future Survey Results — National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) distinguished research scientist and University of Michigan at Ann Arbor Professor, Dr. Lloyd Johnston discusses 2013…


Heroin scourge mainly hitting the young
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Costa, Children's Advocacy Center's mental health coordinator, puts families

Costa, Children's Advocacy Center's mental health coordinator, puts families
“Treating trauma is like treating addiction — everyone has their own specialty,” she explains. “If a kid breaks an arm, you're not going to … “Treating trauma in kids when… Continue reading

My sister was recently diagnosed with psychosis. How can I get her to talk?

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Question by Curious Student: My sister was recently diagnosed with psychosis. How can I get her to talk?
Background: Since her last hospitalization at Harborview Medical Center on July 23rd, I noticed that my 26-year-old sister has quit… Continue reading

UPDATED: Kentville to host pilot project for court-monitored drug treatment

UPDATED: Kentville to host pilot project for court-monitored drug treatment
“There is nothing more heartening than to see a life transform from one involved with crime and related to addiction and to see crime, to see rehabilitation, to see… Continue reading

What is dual diagnosis treatment?

Question by paul r: What is dual diagnosis treatment?
I have a friend who has dual diagnosis and I would like to find out its treatment. He’s been into a drug rehab program before but now, he’s taking drugs again.… Continue reading

Patrick establishes restrictions for Zohydro

Patrick establishes restrictions for Zohydro
“He put $ 20 million toward treatment and recovery services and made available Narcan, a nasal spray that helps to reverse the effects of overdoses.” When a federal judge overturned the March rulings, Patrick established… Continue reading