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DC children in shelter must get real homes
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Instead of simply finding a bed for those in need, city officials are trying to tackle the underlying issues — from mental illness and joblessness to substance abuse — that often contribute to homelessness. Those efforts, which include a new …
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Harvard medical professor T. Berry Brazelton to be honored by President Obama
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The 94-year-old Boston doctor, author, and professor developed the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale, used around the world to assess newborns' physical and psychological responsiveness, as well as emotional well-being and individual differences …
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Survey: Mental care top health need in Jackson County
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According to the assessment summary, the next five health-care needs are access to health care, obesity, teenage pregnancy, tobacco use and substance abuse. Copyright 2013 Sun_Herald. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, …
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Dark Wings owner still at large
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Spice products are popular among young people; of the illicit drugs most used by high-school seniors, they are second only to marijuana, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. While there have been no scientific studies on the product's …
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Gateway Unites Medicine and Therapy to Treat Drug Addiction
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After seven years of heavy drug abuse, from marijuana and crystal meth to crack and heroin, and trouble with his relationships, work and the law, he turned to the Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center in Caseyville, IL, to help him put the …
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Psychiatrist Dana Castro, M.D. Joins David Lawrence Center
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Teen Substance Abuse on the Decline
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While alcohol remains the most commonly used substance among students of all ages, prescription drug abuse was reported by one percent of 8th graders and 4.5 percent of high school seniors. The survey also shows that students grossly misperceive the …
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Westfield Public Schools Present Substance Abuse Prevention Parenting Program
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The presentation will include the importance of the parent or caregiver's role on substance abuse prevention; as well as how to talk to children about drugs, signs of use and abuse to look for, current terminology, and trends of use. The presentation …
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Throwaways: Recruited by Police & Thrown into Danger, Young Informants are …
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Smart Justice legislation: A better approach for Florida
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Most of them have substance abuse or mental health problems, or both. They're … These facilities have sat empty and unused for almost a year, built with taxpayer-financed bonds you and I must still repay. … Correctional officers are very good at …
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Brookhaven Retreat Observes National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
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On February 24 to March 2, Brookhaven Retreat, a unique residential treatment facility exclusively for women with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, will focus on inspiring healthy eating habits and self-esteem in women. … During Brookhaven …
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Pittsfield Prevention Partnership expands alcohol sales survey
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The Pittsfield Prevention Partnership (PPP) plans to step up one of its key youth-led programs to combat substance abuse and other risky behaviors — its underage alcohol sales survey — by doubling the number of surveys per year. "We were doing this …
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Kids Who Skip School Are Much More Likely To End Up In Prison
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Fallin's budget shorts corrections reforms
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Steele said he supports Fallin's recommendation for more funds for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, but the law is clear that it is the responsibility of the Department of Corrections to provide the treatment in the …
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'Black Men of Excellence' continues after 20 years
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Goodson started in the program as a participant when it was originally offered under the auspices of the Northeast Council on Substance Abuse, now Pathways Behavioral Services. In the early 1990s, he was rehabilitating himself. Goodson was arrested on …
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Brattleboro crisis care center helps cut down on health care costs
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