Addiction & Veterans

Addiction & Veterans – http://veterans-aid.net Veterans Aid offers specialist help to ex-servicemen and women in crisis. Often their problems relate, or lead, to addiction. Alcohol…

Suicide jumps among middle-aged – The Montana Standard

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Some people commit suicide by overdose. In other cases, abuse of the drugs helps put people in a frame of mind to attempt suicide by other means, said Thomas Simon, one of the authors of the CDC report, which was based on death certificates. … a …
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Pharmacists are often on the front line against prescription drug abuse …

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There are several resources for people who need help with prescription drug addiction, and also for their families. Montana Attorney … Wednesday: Missoula law enforcement officials struggle to reduce prescription drug abuse. Thursday: One family's …
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Veterans Court Subcommittee updates commissioners

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Alcohol and drug abuse are common in veteran-related cases in Williamson County, Covey said. Substance abuse is a common way some veterans self-medicate, Pierce said. “This court helps them work on their problems and get connected to services …
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Tennessee to Spend Over Million for Nine New Recovery Courts

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And because so many people who are dealing with a substance abuse issue also have a mental health issue – a situation referred to as a co-occurring disorder – these recovery courts will be able to help them get all the help that they need at one time …
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