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Substance Abuse Facts: David Floyd, Warren MN. Letters: Don't Lump Veterans With School Shooters

David Floyd, Warren MN. Letters: Don't lump veterans with school shooters
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The reason I'm disturbed is that while Franken notes such issues as the shortage of school counselors — with only one mental-health counselor for every 780 students, Minnesota's high schools rank 48th in the nation, he says — the legislation he's co …
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Super Bowl sabotage? Tim Brown hints Raiders coach Bill Callahan cost
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Although stopping short of blaming Callahan, Brown suggested that the change in plans could have contributed to Pro Bowl center Barret Robbins' going AWOL from the team and missing the Super Bowl due to substance abuse. Brown also said that Callahan …
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Once-missing child in hands of Children's Services
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Signs of Substance Abuse: Seau Lawsuit Outlines Symptoms Dating Back to Mid-1990s

Seau lawsuit outlines symptoms dating back to mid-1990s
Filed under: signs of substance abuse

So the lawsuit admits substance abuse, but wants you to believe it had nothing to do with his symptoms? I'm fairly certain a number of drunks demonstrate “self-destructive, aggressive and violent behavior,” “emotional instability,” and experience …
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Sweeney announces bid for county sheriff
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“I believe that the sheriff's office cannot only support other local and state law enforcement, but lead as it deals with ever growing drug abuse, both with illegal drugs, as well as prescription drug abuse,” said Sweeney. “We can lead law enforcement …
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Substance Abuse Prevention: CSAP Director Frances Harding Speaking at Ohio Prevention Policy Summit

CSAP Director Frances Harding speaking at Ohio Prevention Policy Summit


Frances Harding, director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), applauded Ohio for it’s prevention efforts: “You’re doing it all right,” Harding told about 200 prevention professionals who attended the Oct. 10 Ohio Prevention Policy Summit held in Columbus. “What you’re going to find out today is that now that you’re there, there is so much more that we can do. There’s a big leap ahead for us to take what we know and the successes that you have and move them forward.”

 

New lingo for consumers: health overhaul glossary
Filed under: substance abuse prevention

They include office visits, emergency services, hospitalization, rehab care, mental health and substance abuse treatment, prescriptions, lab tests, prevention, maternal and newborn care, and pediatric care. Exchanges _ Online health insurance …
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House Calls for Homeless: Street Docs Find No Quick Fix

House calls for homeless: Street docs find no quick fix
Filed under: substance abuse clinic

One pioneering health care program, Street Medicine Detroit, takes doctors-to-be out of the clinic and into the city, treating people in shelters, parks and underpasses. Street Medicine Detroit President Jonathan Wong listens to Thomas Wise, 45, of …
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SW Indiana township tests aid applicants for drugs
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She says people who test positive can reapply for assistance if they participate in substance abuse treatment. Suits said she'll consider having the township pay the cost of participation, but so far no one has agreed to enter treatment. "A lot of …
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Substance Abuse Certification: Chief: 'Far Too Many' Problems Originate on South Street

Chief: 'Far too many' problems originate on South Street
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… closing time is just one aspect of the mayor's initiative. On Jan. 29, the city, in conjunction with the Council for Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, will conduct a free voluntary training program for bar employees about how to recognize …
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SEN. JOHN KEENAN: Toward a responsible medical marijuana program
Filed under: substance abuse certification

After receiving a certification from a doctor, who doesn't even have to be from Massachusetts, a person gets a “registration card” for life, allowing possession of a 60-day supply of marijuana, obtained at dispensaries that likely will be, as in other …
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theFarmingdaleObserver.com Calendar
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The staff is comprised of psychiatrists, registered nurses and certified social workers. Call 822-6111. •An outpatient substance abuse agency offering a Parenting Group. This group specializes in parenting issues for substance abusers. While drug use …
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Substance Abuse Facility: Grandpa's Gift-Giving Generosity Ends at 18

Grandpa's gift-giving generosity ends at 18
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DEAR CAROLYN: Sibling D is going through some mental health and substance abuse challenges and is angry at my parents for their failures while we were growing up. I sympathize — I went through a long period of anger myself — but I've gotten over it …
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Santa Clara County prepares to count homeless
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This fiscal year, the city has earmarked nearly $ 1.4 million, contracting with nonprofit organizations EHC LifeBuilders, the Bill Wilson Center, InnVision Shelter Network and Downtown Streets Team. Advocates say the money is well-spent … She's one of …
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Military Suicides Rising in State and Nation; One a Week in Connecticut
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