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Teen narrowly escapes death after smoking synthetic marijuana
Filed under: substance abuse in schools

Synthetic marijuana was linked to 11,406 drug-related emergency department visits in 2010, according to a first-of-its-kind report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This is when it first started showing up on health …
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COUNCIL ROUNDUP: Fraser House lease approved
Filed under: substance abuse in schools

The house, which is under contract from Fraser Health Authority, provides substance abuse counselling and prevention services to local residents through its out-patient clinic, as well as youth and family services, school-based prevention programs and …
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Prevent Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse PSA from UnisonBHG

Prevent Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse PSA from Unison BHG and students from Toledo, Ohio area Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School’s SADD (students against destructive decisions) chapter. A humorous PSA intended to raise teen awareness of the dangers of drinking or using drugs and driving. The PSA underlines the importance of making safe choices so that teens can Live to Celebrate Another Day!

How Effective Are Tactics Used on TV Shows to Treat Troubled Teens?
Filed under: teenage substance abuse

Experts say shows like these that rely on discredited or questionable therapies legitimizes those who sell outdated and harmful treatments and could ultimately undermine the progress of evidence-based care to help teens with substance abuse or behavior …
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Physical, mental health a focus at Libertas Treatment Center
Filed under: substance abuse services

Counselor Rhonda Hemenway, center, works with long-term patients during a session at the L.E. Phillips Libertas Center Friday. The detox facility provides counseling, along with medical intervention, to help people struggling with substance abuse problems.
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On The Move
Filed under: substance abuse services

Nicole S. MacFarland was appointed executive director of the substance abuse treatment program. MacFarland was recently promoted to the position of executive director after serving as the agency's clinical director for the past eight years. REAL ESTATE …
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Palladia, Inc: Starhill Treatment Facility

Palladia’s Starhill facility is home to many of our substance abuse treatment programs. Funded and licensed by the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Starhill’s residential and inpatient programs help men and women in New York City find the road to recovery.    Read more...

Sheriffs: Mentally ill Iowans end up in jail
Filed under: substance abuse hotline

Mental health is a huge problem,” said Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson, whose mental health assessment and jail diversion program was touted as a model for early detection and intervention of people needing substance abuse or mental health …
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Brewer's budget plan features boost to CPS
Filed under: substance abuse hotline

Since 2009, calls to the state's child-abuse hotline have increased by 36 percent and the number of children in foster care has grown by 40 percent, to roughly 14,400 kids. Turnover among caseworkers has topped 30 percent and a shortage of foster …
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County to Conduct Annual Homeless Survey on January 30
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Op-Ed: Who Speaks for the Children?
Filed under: substance abuse treatment facility locator

Contact a local resource. Mental Health Association of San Francisco Mental Health Treatment Facility Locator · Utilize national resources. National Institute of Mental Health Mental Health America Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services …
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Counseling Center reaches out to prevent violence,self-injury: Variables often …
Filed under: definition of substance abuse

“These are in varying degrees of severity in their presentation of symptoms so the definition of serious may be open to varied definitions,” she said. However, if a student … Also mix mental health and substance abuse, the risks may go up.” egolden …
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The Virtue of the Fake Clinic
Filed under: definition of substance abuse

With her "fake," the protestor appeals to the meaning of real words; yet simultaneously denatures and debases the word "clinic." To make a … But the point is not to paint liberals as vain, rash, cruel, cowardly, promiscuous substance abusers. … On …
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A Busy Year In Court: Canadian Competition Law In 2012
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