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Alcoholism

Alcoholism


Family of Alocholics Hotline : 888-425-2666 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Hotline: 1-800-129-6686

 

City of Alexandria Schedule for Columbus Day Holiday
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Hotlines — All emergency hotlines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including the child protective services hotline at 703-746-5800; the domestic violence hotline, 703-746-4911; the emergency services for mental health or substance abuse crisis …
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Inside NYC's busiest suicide call center
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LifeNet, a free and confidential hotline for people battling struggles from substance abuse to suicide, operates its largest call in New York City, at the Mental Health Association of New York City's Crisis Contact Center. The office fields calls from …
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Drug abuse continues to improve
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Substance Abuse Prevention Program Receives Recognition

RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Substance abuse prevention program receives recognition
Filed under: substance abuse training

The Riverside County Department of Mental Health is announcing that one of its innovative substance abuse prevention programs has been recognized by the National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors for its pioneering work in preventing …
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Drinking and substance abuse among women in the U.S. on the rise
Filed under: substance abuse training

According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, about six million women are dependent on alcohol in the U.S. and about 2.6 million women have substance abuse issues. It is hard to tell whether more women are abusing alcohol and …
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CLIENT VIDEO: Training Video for HR and Substance Abuse Administration


This video was created to assist the various facilities with their process for administering their substance abuse test.

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Experts to Address the Issue of Suicide and Substance Abuse
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A growing body of evidence suggests that alcohol and drug abuse are second only to depression and other mood disorders when it comes to risk factors for suicide. In one study, for example, alcohol and drug abuse disorders were associated with a six …
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State Awarded Million In Grants To Aid Children And Families
Filed under: substance abuse services

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) has been awarded two grants totaling $ 6 million by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
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Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: Recovery Month 2012 Dr. Westley Clark, Director SAMHSA – Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Recovery Month 2012 Dr. Westley Clark, Director SAMHSA – Center for Substance Abuse Treatment


Dr. Westley Clark Introduction to Recovery Month 2012

 

Substance abuse:?Workplace safety
Filed under: center for substance abuse treatment

For more information about making your business a drug-free workplace or for treatment programs for addiction, contact Family Recovery Center at 964 N. Market St., Lisbon; phone, 330-424-1468; or e-mail, [email protected]. FRC promotes the well …
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Evaero Introduces Solutions for Mental, Behavioral and Substance Abuse
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Although there are many CRM solutions on the market today, most of them are pretty generic and don't meet the specific needs of substance abuse treatment centers. If a facility wants to track specific activities relative to their business, very …
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Taking a Step to Recovery

Taking a step to recovery
Filed under: substance abuse certification

PISCATAWAY — Taking a literal step to acknowledge the link between mental health illness and substance abuse, two leading organizations in the battle for recovery and wellness joined together at the fifth annual MHANJ 5K walk Sunday. Just before a …
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Hunterdon Prevention Resources fall conference is Oct. 25 in Ringoes
Filed under: substance abuse certification

Andrew Yeager, NJ State Certified School Psychologist & Student Assistance Coordinator, will speak about the prevalence of mental health and substance abuse issues, particularly in terms of how illicit drugs and unhealthy behaviors are used to cope …
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Endo Health Solutions Announces Receipt of Paragraph IV Certifications for
Filed under: substance abuse certification

The Paragraph IV certification notices refer to U.S. Patent Nos. 8,075,872, 8,114,383, 8,192,722 and 7,851,482, which collectively cover the formulation and drug substance of OPANA ER, an opioid agonist indicated for the relief of moderate to severe …
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Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: Dr. Westley Clark, MD, JD, MPH, CAS, FASAM

Dr. Westley Clark, MD, JD, MPH, CAS, FASAM


Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment US Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Wesley Clark, Director of SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, will “unveil” brand new National Survey in Conjuction with 21st Annual “Recovery Month” Observance! Dr. Wesley Clark, Huge Survey on Drug Use and Heatlh to be Unveiled in Conjunction with 21st Annual; “Recovery Month” Observance! Dr. Westley Clark, Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services, leads the agency’s national effort to provide effective and accessible treatment to all Americans with addictive disorders. Dr. Clark was the former Chief of the Associated Substance Abuse Programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco (DVAMC-SF) and Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, UCSF. In addition to his duties at the DVAMC-SF, Dr. Clark served as a Senior Program consultant to the Robert Wood Johnson Substance Abuse Policy Program, as well as a co-investigator on various National Institute on Drug Abuse-funded research grants in conjunction with the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Clark’s areas of expertise include substance abuse treatment, methadone maintenance, pain management, co-occurring disorders, psychopharmacology, anger management, and medical and legal issues. Dr. Clark is a noted published