mental health

High School Dropouts More Likely to Have Drug and Alcohol Abuse Problems

High School Dropouts More Likely to Have Drug and Alcohol Abuse Problems

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According to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, youth in the 12th-grade age range (16-18 years old) are using illicit drugs at a higher rate than those who are in school (31.4 percent versus 15.3 percent). This …
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TIP 31 and 32 Substance Abuse Treatment With Adolescents


 

TIP 31 and 32 Substance Abuse Treatment with Adolescents – Training CEUs for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) by AllCEUs.

 

Spice Addiction Treatment and Synthetic Marijuana Drug Rehab Announced by

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Federal Judge Slashes Meth Possession Sentence by Ten Years, Calling

Federal Judge Slashes Meth Possession Sentence By Ten Years, Calling

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(Credit: Associated Press). An Iowa federal judge became the latest to eschew federal sentencing guidelines for drug offenses, rejecting a recommended sentence of almost 16 years in favor of a six-year prison term for possession of methamphetamine …
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Addiction Helpline


 

Addiction Helpline – Drug addiction help comes in many different forms. In some cases, it’s a simple addiction hotline, while in other cases, it’s complete inpatient care, where …

 

Heroin Resources

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What Do Drug Rehab Programs Do to Cure Someones Addiction to Illegal Drugs?

Question by Gerri R: What do drug rehab programs do to cure someones addiction to illegal drugs?
What does the treatment involve?
Is it anything like Alcoholics Anonymous, where they go to weekly meetings and say, “Hi, my name is John and I’m an alcoholic (or drug addict). Then they talk to other people at the meeting about drinking and why they like it, etc. Then learn the 12 steps and they are done. Or does drug rehab involve something totally different?

Gang of 8 Spells Doom for GOP, Says Front Line-Film Maker [VIDEO]

Gang of 8 spells doom for GOP, says front line-film maker [VIDEO]

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Having covered the immigration debate from the frontline he had some harsh words for Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and his involvement in the “Gang of Eight” immigration bill. 'I am so against what he is doing. … He's got it in his mind that …
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