Study: Military Drinking 'culture' Now a 'crisis'

Study: Military drinking 'culture' now a 'crisis'

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… sleeping at night.More >>. Just after 10 p.m., when most people their age are going to sleep, a group of elderly folks suffering from dementia are just getting started, dancing and shaking tambourines and maracas in a raucous version of "La Bamba …
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Dr. John Sharp Discusses Rehab With Dr. Drew Episode 4: "Anything You Put

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So his whole persona developed as a way to kind of protects himself from that pain he was feeling down deep and allow himself to have friends and move along in life and ultimately he was very vulnerable to drug addiction. As a result of his … At one …
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Get Off My Pink Cloud

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When I got sober the first time in the fall of 2006 in Houston, I was in a pink cloud almost instantly because I immediately felt relief from not drinking or doing drugs. I worked the 12 steps, played basketball in the courtyard at my rehab and read …
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Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health… – Road to Recovery May 2012: Partnering With Youth and Young Adults in Behavioral Health To Live Happy Healthy and Productive Lives The field of behavioral health has increasingly recognized the importance of addressing the needs of specific age groups with respect to both mental and substance use disorders. Teenagers (ages 12–17) and young adults (ages 18–24) are two age groups for which sensitivity to age is especially important in the practice of prevention, treatment, and recovery. What are the most effective approaches to preventing underage drinking and use of illicit drugs—including the nonmedical use of prescription medications—among youth? What mental, emotional, and behavioral problems are most commonly found in both teenagers and young adults and what are the most effective approaches to prevention and treatment? What are the specialized needs of youth in recovery from substance use, a mental health problem, or both? This show will address these important questions, examining the role of family, schools, and community. More and more, adults working in the field of behavioral health are listening to and partnering with youth in finding better ways to connect and help. This show will highlight innovative and evidence-based approaches to prevention of mental and substance use disorders in youth and young adults. Age-appropriate approaches in treatment and recovery such as recovery schools, recovery homes, and student assistance programs will also be presented