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Spirituality Improves Outcomes for Teens in Rehab

Spirituality Improves Outcomes for Teens in Rehab

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Outcomes assessed included urine toxicology screens, alcohol/drug craving symptoms, clinical characteristics, global psychosocial functioning, spiritual experiences and religious behaviors. Co-investigator Byron R. Johnson, Ph.D., said that “although …
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Los Angeles Treatment Center Opens Its Doors, Giving People Seeking Relief

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Alcoholism, a disease that destroys individuals as well as families, is addressed through the substance abuse treatment center's programs. The program offers a collective style of treatment options for clients. Ultimately, its bottom line is to help …
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Why Do People Want Marijuana Legalized?

Question by Jacob S: Why do people want marijuana legalized?
I don’t understand this at all. Who could want this stuff legalized? Marijuana smokers are 6 times more likely to get lung cancer than tobacco smokers, and marijuana is highly addictive (look at the statistics, more teens are in treatment for marijuana addiction that all other drugs combined). According to studies done by Dr. Gabriel G. Nahas, marijuana can cause irreversible brain damage and destroys brain cells. Why would anyone want this horrible narcotic to be legal?

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Does “abuse” by Another Cause a Person to Have a Psychiatric Disorder? What Is the Diagnosis in This Case?

Question by HREPrincess: Does “abuse” by another cause a person to have a psychiatric disorder? What is the diagnosis in this case?
I’m writing about an individual who was oppressed, abused, ridiculed, and neglected during childhood to the point of not talking and hiding (even as a child of 2 or 3 hid in a closet to avoid the mother). This continued to some extent into teenage years. Many mistakes were made and opportunities lost even as an adult. The person is now able to join in conversations without the “tremendous” fear that was present in past years, joins in group activities, etc., but is still somewhat socially withdrawn. This person was “damaged” by another, but is this a psychiatric disorder? The person is very intelligent (IQ 150+) and has no problem conversing about common interests. One otherwise would not be aware of the problem just to observe from a distance. This is definitely not Asperger’s. What is the diagnosis?

New York Drug Rehab Announces Services Now Available Through Drug

New York Drug Rehab Announces Services Now Available Through Drug

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Drug rehab allows clients time to discern and figure out what is their truth around these situations. Counselors and therapists with many years of experience in the field of substance abuse treatment and addiction can help make the transition from …
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Drug Rehab Strongsville Ushers in a New Addiction Treatments

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U.S. INSURERS MANDATED to COVER MENTAL ILLNESS

U.S. INSURERS MANDATED TO COVER MENTAL ILLNESS

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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Friday issued final rules requiring insurers to cover mental health and substance abuse treatments in the same way that medical and surgical benefits are covered. The rules require that health plan co-payments …
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Lad Lake Hires Dan Magnuson as New CEO to Take Helm in January When

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Work Needed to Close Gaps in Coverage for Mental Health, Substance Abuse

Work needed to close gaps in coverage for mental health, substance abuse

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“The final rule provides a crucial step forward to ensure that patients receive the benefits they deserve and are entitled to under the law,” said Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, president of the American Psychiatric Association. … Jamison Monroe, CEO of …
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Insurance Must Cover Mental Health, Substance Abuse Just Like Physical

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