mental health

Survivor Overcomes Childhood Sexual, Physical Abuse

Survivor overcomes childhood sexual, physical abuse

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As is often the case, Russom could have easily fallen into drug addiction or other destructive behavior. “It had the real potential to ruin my life. But I didn't let it. I chose to rise above it,” she said. At 25, she's now happily married and uses her …
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Winona County's drug court offers intensive way to help offenders get clean

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Pill Drop-Off a Safe Way to Dispose of Medications

Pill drop-off a safe way to dispose of medications

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The effort is aimed at mitigating the dangers of prescription drug use; more than seven million Americans are currently abusers according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
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Drop box for unwanted, unused meds at Waseca County Sheriff office

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Armenia: Fight Against Gender-Equality Morphs Into Fight Against EU

Armenia: Fight against Gender-Equality Morphs into Fight Against EU

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The fear-mongering efforts hinge on the law's definition of “gender” in Article 3 as “acquired, socially fixed behavior of different sexes.” To many Armenians, the word “acquired” is seen as code for homosexuality. Although the backlash against the law …
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National Mental Health Awareness Week — Volume Four

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How Come Medicines Are Needed for Drug Addiction Treatment?

Question by clara ic: How come medicines are needed for drug addiction treatment?
I don’t really get what the medications are for.

Best answer:

Answer by citlaly a
In a nutshell, medications help a lot in drug addiction treatment. They help in suppressing withdrawal symptoms. Having symptoms of withdrawal is mainly what makes it hard for a patient to quit doing drugs on his own. Thus, medication that will be able to free the person from these symptoms would matter much. Another reason why medicines are needed for addiction treatment is because it brings the patient’s brain functioning back to normal. It also restores the body to its healthy state.

Community Calendar

Community calendar

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For more information on the Farmington Farmers Market call (336) 998-2912 or check out their website at Farmingtoncc.org. Looking for Crafters … Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call …
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Bangkok airport to install glass walls to prevent suicides

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Medical Names & Faces

Medical Names & Faces

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"This fall's conference is an exciting way to unite the families, leaders and treatment providers around a common cause — understanding and supporting those with mental illness." Nadeau will also … In addition to the Children's Mental Health Network …
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