mental illness

Bruises Left on Chicago's LGBTQ Community by Violence

Bruises left on Chicago's LGBTQ community by violence

Filed under: Chicago Drug Abuse

She sees cases of self-inflicted personal violence, in which people inflict harm on themselves, and the structural violence that marginalizes people along with the violence imposed upon those people. Self-harm, she explains, includes drug and tobacco …
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The supervised after-prom party: Now with cars, iPads and other goodies

Filed under: Chicago Drug Abuse

AWARE Honors Locals From Wanaque and Ringwood

AWARE honors locals from Wanaque and Ringwood

Filed under: Drug Addiction Illinois

The Alliance of Wanaque and Ringwood for Education and Awareness for Substance Abuse Prevention (AWARE ASAP) held its Prevention Awards Dinner at Il Palazzo Restaurant on Thursday, April 25. AWARE ASAP honored members of the community during its annual …
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Cutting Impact Aid Funding Harms Our Nation's Schoolchildren

Filed under: Drug Addiction Illinois

Where Can I Find the Creed for the Department of Health and Human Services?

Question by tommmytee: Where can I find the creed for the Department of Health and Human Services?
I want to know what that department claims is their reason for existance.

Best answer:

Answer by Easy B Me II
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

THE DEPARTMENT INCLUDES MORE THAN 300 PROGRAMS, covering a wide spectrum of activities. Some highlights include:

Council Approves Tattoo Parlor in Uptown

Council approves tattoo parlor in Uptown

Filed under: drug abuse help for parents

The van's driver and a passenger were taken to Kenosha Medical Center for treatment. The Milwaukee man said he'd had three beers and a shot or two but stated, “I am … The event featured breakout sessions on bullying and social media, two hot topics …
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Methamphetamine awareness | Program will educate public about drug

Filed under: drug abuse help for parents

6 Ways Big Pharma Manipulates Consumers

6 ways Big Pharma manipulates consumers

Filed under: Chicago Drug Rehabs

Pharma is increasingly pressuring rehab facilities and doctors to add a mental illness diagnoses to recovering patients to sell expensive pills. Ka-ching! Worse, Nora Volkow, the head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, is conducting cruel … In …
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Brandon Baltzley: a chef poised between artistry and addiction

Filed under: Chicago Drug Rehabs

Pete Vander Poel: Focus on Better Mental Health

Pete Vander Poel: Focus on better mental health

Filed under: drug abuse treatment specialist

Friday: Men of Color workshop 6-7:30 p.m. at Brooks Chapel, 701 S. 'U' St., in Tulare, a choral and speakers bureau presentation highlights issues concerning African-American males with mental health and substance abuse challenges. May 17: Mental …
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Morning Memo: Tax plan takeaways, full day at legislature

Filed under: drug abuse treatment specialist