mental health

Reintegration & Welcome Back Awards Recognize Excellence in Mental Health

Reintegration & Welcome Back Awards Recognize Excellence in Mental Health

Filed under: Colorado Springs Drug Abuse

Mark Graham and Carol Graham, Colorado Springs, CO The Grahams have battled through the tragic deaths of their two sons to become nationally recognized advocates for mental health and suicide prevention awareness. … Geogy Thomas, Medical Director …
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Clint Eastwood's Wife Dina Enters REHAB for Depression, Anxiety

Clint Eastwood's Wife Dina Enters REHAB for Depression, Anxiety

Filed under: drug rehab treatments

Clint is no stranger to the treatment facility circuit – He's a major donor to a hospital in Monterey, CA … which named its youth program after him. The program specializes in teen drug, alcohol and mental health issues. We've reached out to the …
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Thousands More SD Addicts Will Be Eligible for Treatment Under Obamacare

Thousands more SD addicts will be eligible for treatment under Obamacare

Filed under: drug rehab centers

… of the state's population, need treatment for alcoholism and drug abuse, but only 9,000 are currently getting treatment in rehabilitation facilities, hospitals or other centers, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services …
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RNC Official Compares Homosexuality to Alcoholism, Says It Leads to Drugs

RNC official compares homosexuality to alcoholism, says it leads to drugs

Filed under: drug abuse help hotline

… Republican National Committeeman Dave Agema, who caused a stir last month when he posted an article to his Facebook page that labeled the homosexual lifestyle as “filthy,” is now comparing homosexuality to alcoholism and says it leads to drug abuse.
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Lack of Numbers Make It Hard to Measure Prison Realignment Effect

Lack of numbers make it hard to measure prison realignment effect

Filed under: drug rehab treatment centers

Butte County's Probation Department does have partnerships to help offenders obtain alcohol, drug and behavioral health services to get appropriate levels of care, Bordin said. The Enterprise-Record previously reported that Butte County Jail has …
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Marijuana Majority: Americans Now Back Legalization: Op-Ed

Marijuana Majority: Americans Now Back Legalization: Op-Ed

Filed under: drug abuse help centers

A national survey by the Pew Research Center earlier this month found that, for the first time ever, a majority of Americans would now support regulating marijuana use the way that most states and federal authorities regulate alcohol use. In fact, Pew …
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