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CCBOH – The Opiate Epidemic Across the Lifespan

Orman Hall-Governor John R. Kasich appointed Orman Hall as Director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) on Jan. 10, 2011. He has more than 20 years of experience in the management, planning, monitoring and evaluation of public mental health and substance abuse services, and is widely regarded for his work around opiate addiction and prescription drug abuse. Prior to joining ODADAS, Director Hall served as executive director of the Fairfield County ADAMHS Board since 1989. He also served as Chairman of the Fairfield County Opiate Task Force. He holds a Master’s degree in Social Science Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Education, both from Marshall University.

Other View: Tennessee stepping up to combat NAS, protect our babies
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Drug coalition sees data shortfall, solicits ideas against abuse
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At the first public event of the Peoria County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, the pledge to increase participation in the survey when it next is administered in 2014 is seen as key to better targeting areas that need to be addressed and secure …
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Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act should be a priority for Congress
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But a few years ago, the Denver woman started making positive changes in her life, including seeing a therapist, and dealing with substance abuse issues. … Looking back, Leanna says she owes her life to the power of belief — and to funding from VAWA.
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A closer look at jail deaths
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“The vast majority were associated with medical issues, e.g. treatment, medications, specialty care,” the agency said in its annual report. • “Behind Bars II, ” a 2010 study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University …
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Cast realistic light on mental illness
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Nearly 25,000 people received treatment from county mental health service providers in fiscal 2010-11, according to the Kern County Behavioral Health Board's 2011 report (substance abuse figures excluded). The impact on quality of life and taxpayer …
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Addiction Treatment Works | Recovery Happens

Millions of people are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, yet only a small percentage of those people receive treatment for their addiction. This video highlights how treatment works and recovery happens. For anyone seeking addiction treatment resources, contact Signal BHN. www.signalbhn.org OR 303-639-9320.

Social services agencies aim to provide healthier food to needy
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DiCiccio, a certified health and wellness coach, has worked with nonprofit agencies to train staff on techniques to change unhealthy behavior such as alcohol and substance abuse. While he hasn't implemented the plan yet, DiCiccio said he would also …
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Peter Shumlin, Vermont Governor: No One 'Uses Weapons Of War In The Woods'
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Gov. Scott Walker's budget to include million for mental health
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Walker said the $ 28.9 million in state money would go to a range of programs to help families and foster children, address substance abuse and provide additional inpatient units for those who need more direct intervention. Only about 1% of those with …
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Lebanon County teens taught of dating turned violent
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Those same studies conclude that abuse has traumatic consequences for victims, leaving them prone to depression, loss of self-esteem, poor academic performance, substance abuse and suicidal tendencies. Research also suggests it can establish a pattern …
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Merkley, Oregon prosecutors to highlight need for law protecting women from …
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LePage to let supplemental budget pass without his signature
Filed under: residential substance abuse treatment

Lawmakers also ultimately opposed scaling back payments to some substance abuse treatment and mental health service providers, reversed $ 5 million in proposed cuts that would have reduced reimbursement rates for rural hospitals and outpatient service …
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The end of an error
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One of the most ridiculous aspects of the AFL-focused narcotic correctness is that ''illicit'' drugs (note that ''recreational'', the more accurate and non-judgmental word, has been shelved) are utterly confused with substances used to cheat. Many folk …
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Families in Recovery Program 2012

Liberation Programs’ Families in Recovery Program 2012 video. FIRP is a residential substance abuse treatment program in Fairfield County, CT serving mothers and preganct women. FIRP welcomes pregnant and parenting single mothers and their children to keep the family together while mothers receive treatment.    Read more...