Substance abuse

YANKTON, SD (AP) – As a nine-year addict, Keri Curtis chose to stay away from her children rather than let them see how much she had fallen. She lived on the streets, moving from place to place. She found herself trapped in abusive relationships and toxic people, also describing herself …

The UNRWA facilities have become a symbol of security and peace for Palestinian refugees in Syria. Survivors of more than ten years of conflict, Palestinian refugees need stable and secure spaces where they can come together as a community, develop their hobbies and explore their creativity. Tariq al Shalabi is …

Additional funding to help expand mental health awareness and treatment in Chelsea and surrounding communities CHELSEA, MI, (November 2, 2021) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announced that it has received a $ 625,000 Mental Health Awareness and Training (MHAT) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and …

Tony Hsieh’s drug use detailed in court In a lawsuit over the succession of the former CEO of Zappos, Tony Hsieh’s family shared the entrepreneur’s drug use story. Hsieh’s family claim that her former assistant, along with others around her, took advantage of her deteriorated mental state due to substance …

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman met with Kyle Beach on Saturday to discuss what the league can improve to ensure Beach’s sexual abuse at the hands of former Chicago Blackhawks video coach Brad Aldrich, do not happen to future NHL players. Bettman has also offered Beach and his family psychological help …

Photo by Kyle Pozorski Kyle Pozorski story Local News Posted 10/29/2021 6:27 PM Flambeau Lake – More than 96,000 people nationwide have died from drug overdoses in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC reports that this is a 30% increase from the previous year and a record …

Almost overnight, the norm that people in Massachusetts once knew for attending school, going to work, meeting friends and family, was reversed. The pandemic has brought an end to statewide closures, social distancing and mask warrants, and daily life – including school and extracurricular activities -. Reality was now only …

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – The overwhelming majority of fatal drug overdoses in the Richmond metro area can be reduced to a specific substance. Once primarily seen in pain relievers, law enforcement has struggled to keep up with the overwhelming control of fentanyl. Data recently released by the Virginia Department of …

Posted: Oct 25, 2021 / 10:17 PM EDT / Update: Oct 25, 2021 / 10:17 PM EDT WARSAW, Indiana (WANE) – The Bowen Center has received a $ 3.9 million grant to help increase mental health care, case management and addiction recovery treatment. With this grant, the center said it …

As part of a major initiative to wean schoolchildren from the growing scourge of alcohol, narcotics and drug addiction, the Vimukthi Mission, under the leadership of the Excise Department, is launching a project to channel the students’ energy in the creative pursuit of the arts and sports, in addition to …

TORONTO – It has been more than a decade since Bruno Guèvremont returned to Canada after his military deployment in Afghanistan. Like so many other veterans, Guèvremont’s combat experiences had a mental impact. During his second tour in 2009, Guevremont was part of a team that dismantled improvised explosive devices, …

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee enacted a bill on Sept. 28 that reduces the cost of possession for personal use of certain controlled substances, from felonies to misdemeanors. The new law applies to amounts of 10 grams or less and includes fentanyl, heroin and cocaine. Attorney General Peter Neronha has …

ARDMORE, Oklahoma (KXII) – A representative for the state of Southeastern Oklahoma has announced that he wants to amend State Issue 780 to improve criminal justice reform. The measure was adopted five years ago. The hope was that by doing crimes like drug possession and low-intensity property crimes, prison populations …

Posted: October 19, 2021, 3:00 p.m. CDT|Update: 41 minutes ago ROANOKE, Virginia, October 19, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Local law enforcement agencies, the Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC), the Roanoke County, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Western Virginia Water Authority are teaming up again to …

California to test contingency management program Finding a solution to the growing number of methamphetamine-related overdose deaths and associated public health costs has been a major focus of California law in recent months. A bill proposed by State Senator Scott Weiner, Senate Bill 110, suggested that an incentive-based treatment program …

Maryland is taking one step closer to establishing “health equity resource communities,” where officials will attempt to improve the overall health of neighborhoods with targeted grants to improve access to health services. This content has been republished with permission from WTOP’s information partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for the …

Data from a nationally representative survey indicates that in 2019, nearly three-quarters of American adults who reported having consumed buprenorphine did not abuse the drug in the past 12 months. In addition, the abuse of buprenorphine in people with opioid use disorders tended to decline between 2015 and 2019, despite …

Lawmakers say they want to do more to prevent child abuse in Kentucky after years of troubling reports ranking the state as one of the worst for child abuse. The Legislature’s Oversight and Investigation Committee met on Thursday to discuss the findings and recommendations of the external review panel on …

Adam Honeycutt, 39, has been charged with illegally possessing firearms due to his habit of smoking weed. He pleaded guilty to that charge in June. JACKSONVILLE, Fla – An Orange Park man charged in the Captiol riot in Washington DC in January was sentenced Wednesday on federal weapons charges. Adam …

David Dierk For almost two years, we have been watching closely as the world continues to count the number of cases and deaths from COVID-19. In Iowa, Illinois, the country and the world, all eyes have been on the health crisis we collectively face. Perhaps a hidden strength here is …

In honour of National recovery month, Texas A&M Rec Sports and Health Promotion Operations Collaborate to Host a 5 km race for recovery to educate and sensitize students on the subject of addiction recovery. On Saturday, October 16 at 8:30 a.m., the race will begin at the Student Recreation Center …

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – The North Charleston Police Department had the chance to connect the community in a unique way today with their “Wheel Away from Drugs” car and bike show on Saturday morning. There were food trucks and raffle items, as well as plenty of custom cars, motorcycles, and …

FRISCO, Texas – A lawyer representing Cowboys right tackle La’el Collins has filed for a restraining order and immediate injunction to restore Collins from the league suspension, according to a copy of the request obtained by USA TODAY Sports. The claim, filed Wednesday afternoon in a North Texas district court, …

Parties all night long. To sleep all day. Optional attendance in class. Incoming students may have misconceptions about their college experience, including how often their peers use drugs and alcohol. An online program uses student-generated data to highlight the gap between perception and reality. Developed in Nebraska, the Year One …

Governor Tom Wolf announced today recipients of more than $ 12 million in federal grants for services and supports designed to improve outcomes for people recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD). “This grant is critically important for courageous individuals who have completed SUD treatment and need support to be …

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A judge reduced the sentence for a Mississippi truck driver convicted of an alcohol-related accident on a Pennsylvania highway three years ago that killed three people, including one tiny. A Dauphin County judge initially sentenced Jack Satterfield, 32, to 28 and a half to 78 years …

A Mumbai magistrate on Sunday ordered three people, including Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, to be taken into custody by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) until October 4. Anti-drug officials had arrested the three earlier on Sunday for suspected possession of prohibited drugs and drug addiction. …

Where does your mind go when you have free time? A study conducted by the University of Arizona and published in Scientific Reports may offer some clues, and the results reveal a surprising amount of our sanity. 78 participants were trained to express their thoughts aloud for 10 minutes while …

BOSTON Two men who authorities say took advantage of people struggling with opioid addiction by purchasing bogus insurance policies and sending them to questionable treatment centers out of state have been charged with several counts, the Massachusetts attorney general’s office said Friday. Michael Hislop, 56, of Boston, and Timothy Hirsch, …

How Can Psychiatrists Improve Drug Addiction Treatment in Black and Pediatric Patients? The high-profile death of 54-year-old actor Michael K. Williams confirmed to be due to an overdose of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl,1 was a sobering reminder that the opioid crisis is far from a problem limited to white Americans, …

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – This is on behalf of the department, Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reintegration. But an audit just released by Arizona’s auditor general said the department needs to work on the rehabilitation part. The bureau’s analysis looked at data on inmates between January 2017 …

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), the top Republican on the Senate Credit Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (Labor / HHS), released the following statement on Addiction and Mental Health Services administration announcement that it has awarded $ 25 million in grants …

More than 20 percent of adults in the United States live with chronic pain. For many affected individuals, long-term physical discomfort negatively impacts overall well-being, leading to reduced job performance and increased anxiety and depression. Over time, these people are likely to become dependent on pain relievers, especially highly addictive …

A bipartisan group of 144 House lawmakers plan to unveil their agenda on Wednesday to expand access to mental health care and tackle the growing drug epidemic after overdose deaths hit new highs, CQ Roll has learned. Call first exclusively. The group plans to announce its agenda of 66 bills …

MOBILE COUNTY, Alabama (WKRG) – The Drug Enforcement Administration issues a public safety alert after a nationwide increase in fake prescription pills. According to the DEA, more than 9.5 million counterfeit pills have been seized this year alone. This has more numbers this year than in the past two years …

The road to recovery from addiction is personal to Dawn Kepler, Community Health Associate for MSU Student Health Center. When she was a student at Michigan State, Kepler said she tried to start her own recovery but didn’t know where to start. Her path to recovery began after college and …

A homeless camp in Chicago. (WTTW News) This story is part of WTTW’s Firsthand initiative that explores poverty in Chicago. The city’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year will include up to $ 214 million in housing assistance for Chicago’s homeless population, with funding provided by the US bailout, …

Resources, advisory services and consultations are available for explorers. The academic year arouses a myriad of emotions. While some experience enthusiasm or hope, others struggle with stress and anxiety. “Students go through transitions in real time. Things are constantly changing and students are encouraged to adapt, ”said Erica Rogers, Ph.D., …

Sunday, September 26, 2021 5:34 PM Some of those attending the Walk of Warriors event on Saturday begin their walk from Center Lake to the Old County Courthouse on Saturday. Photo by Jackie Gorski, Times-Union. At the Walk of Warriors event on Saturday, people were able to share their stories …

“We are calling for an end to homelessness everywhere,” Smith said. “We call on our governor to devote more resources to housing our people – that is why we are here today.” Smith is among a group of lawyers, political leaders and activists who met outside the Salvation Army shelter …

[Sun Gazette Newspapers provides content to, but otherwise is unaffiliated with, InsideNoVa or Rappahannock Media LLC.] A new survey suggests that nearly one in five veterans living in Virginia believe the year of COVID was the most difficult year of their life without a fight, a rate in line with national …

September is the month of national recovery. An estimated 19.7 million Americans aged 12 and older battled a substance use disorder in 2017, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. It is also estimated that 22.35 million, or 9.1%, of Americans are recovering from a substance use …

Often, people with mental health or addiction issues feel isolated and alone. Yet each year millions of Americans suffer from these conditions. It is estimated that one in 10 Americans suffers from a substance use disorder. In November 2020, the Centers for Disease Control reported that 44% of Americans suffered …

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Release) – As federal grant funding ends, state efforts to prevent prescription drug and opioid-related overdoses and deaths are evolving but continuing, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The WDH Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP) first received the Grant to Prevent Prescription Drug / Opioid Overdose-Related …

Groton – Softball teams named in memory of eight men and women who have died of substance abuse disorders are scheduled to compete in Washington Park on Saturday at Community Speaks Out’s fifth annual Christopher Johns Memorial sober softball tournament. This year’s teams honor Harry Dumond, Chris Glass, Caleb Harris, …

SAN DIEGO, September 22, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Drug monitoring and drug testing company Millennium Health today announced the announcement of a leading expert in pain and addiction, Steven D. Passik, Ph.D. joined his leadership team as Vice President, Scientific Affairs and Head of Clinical Data Programs. Dr Passik …

Department of Corrections Carolynn Bright September 21, 2021 Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) deputy director Cynthia Wolken announced today that Jim Anderson will join the department as chief of public safety. Anderson comes to the Department of the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, where he was the prison commander and managed …

HOUGHTON – One of the goals of Keweenaw County Sheriff Curt Pennala’s concept for the Mental Health Presentation in Eagle River on May 27, 2021, was to help the public better understand mental health, to begin to eliminate the social stigma regarding mental health. disease and those who want or …

A new program aims to help Kentuckians struggling with drug addiction find and keep jobs. The effort is called the Kentucky Transformational Jobs Program, or KTEP, and includes several groups of businesses, governments and state health care. Normally, if an employee tests positive for drugs, they are immediately terminated. Companies …

Beirut, Lebanon – It was a hot day in September when Jinane started looking for an international money transfer office near her home in the district of Ain el Remmaneh in the east of Beirut. Jinane, 32, had previously visited at least four offices, but none were on duty due …

A bag of evidence containing the synthetic opioid fentanyl disguised as Oxycodone is shown at a press conference led by US Attorney McGregor W. Scott at the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday August 19, 2020 to raise awareness of the danger fentanyl as the number of fentanyl overdose deaths …

The 450 people at the DoubleTree Hotel in the early morning of August 26 were told to get up if their homes had been affected by drug addiction. The large ballroom had few people seated. This was not surprising, said Trudy Hodges, CEO of Springs Recovery Connection, because “two out …

In today’s fast-paced news environment, it can be difficult to keep pace. For your weekend read, we’ve started compilations in case you missed some of the top USA TODAY opinion pieces of the week. As always, thank you for reading me and for your comments. – USA TODAY Opinion Editors …

Tall Cap Officer Jermaine Galloway says to stop Tall Cop returns to Youngsville to help people quit. Tall Cap Says Stop Officer Jermaine Galloway will present “High in Sight: A Training Course on Drug Abuse Prevention” 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday, September 30 at the Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department, …

When a person is brought to our prison, the process of taking personal responsibility for their actions begins. First, the accused / convicted offender has to spend time behind bars due to his violation of the law. And while they’re here, they can participate in programming to help them avoid …

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CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – State officials say man arrested in connection with Alex Murdaugh’s shooting planned it with Murdaugh so Murdaugh’s surviving son could collect an insurance policy- life of 10 million dollars. Officers from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division on Tuesday arrested Curtis Edward Smith, 61, of Colleton …

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW / WAGT) – The number of drug addictions has increased during the pandemic. The delta variant intensified this. Local health experts say that with so many patients, they fear this problem will worsen beyond the pandemic. As the pandemic continues to fuel drug addiction, local health officials …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States during the 12 months ending May 2020. This is the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded over a 12-month period, according to the CDC. Joyce Johnson of Vine Grove, …

Response to coronavirus (COVID-19) • Have you downloaded COVIDWISE, Virginia’s COVID-19 Exposure Notification App? Add your phone to combat here. For up-to-date information, help, and resources from across state government, click here. RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced additional appointments to his administration. Commonwealth SecretariatAppointments to the Board Alexandria Restoration and …

NEW HYDE PARK, NY – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Sep 1, 2021– In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, Northwell Health hosted a system-wide event to provide resources to help prevent future overdoses, as well as to recognize those whose lives have already been cut short. through substance …

For a year, health experts have warned of the upsurge in drug overdoses. Data from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed the numbers are on the rise in 2020, and a new report shows just how true that is and how serious the situation is. In the …

In Ohio, we’re making high-speed internet access a priority. Projects across the region received POWER funding from the Appalachian Region Commission (ARC), and in 2020, Ohio projects totaled $ 2.68 million in awards. Through the Office of BroadbandOhio, we take a local and collaborative approach, engaging local leaders and industry …

ORLANDO, Florida – Health officials say the coronavirus pandemic has created the biggest mental health, drug addiction and overdose crisis in U.S. history. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were nearly 94,000 overdose deaths across the country in 2020, including more than 7,500 in Florida, an …

When I was about 9 years old, I lost my maternal grandfather. Eddie Powell was a Korean War veteran and single dad during a time when black single fathers were real unicorns. He was the strong, stoic type of straight man typical of his generation. Men who have been socialized …

BRYAN, Texas – The Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse today hosted a Madden 21 tournament for Brazos County youth, but when it comes to these players, c is more than a game. BVCASA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of drug addiction. It …

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Hackney’s health boss, Cllr Chris Kennedy, has welcomed the increased funding. Photography: Hackney’s Advice Hackney Council is set to spend £ 1million to tackle the effects of substance abuse, thanks to a government program aimed at reducing the number of drug-related deaths in the UK. The district is one of …

LYNCHBURG, Virginia. – Nanci Dodson is a community health worker with Horizon Behavioral Health and is part of a team that goes door-to-door in Lynchburg, reaching out to underserved communities during the pandemic. “We can all say how tough the year has been, but I think for some people in …

The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on EMS and other first responders, many of whom have already faced so much trauma in their industry. That’s what a recent survey released by the state’s Department of Health Services said. A survey of approximately 1,467 people by Project HEROES (Houston Emergency …

Of the nearly 200 responses received for children under the age of 18, 80% responded that they wanted more prevention information to be available in Wagoner County, Salichs said. Almost 60% of those surveyed said they got information about substance use and prevention from Google, YouTube and movies; and 33% …

Contents Additional self-care resources: introduction College life is a period during which individuals are mostly exposed to stress and lack of time, which hinders the adoption of healthy practices (1). Various studies using self-report measures consistently show that American medical students often pay insufficient attention to self-care (2). It is …

Connecticut is the 21st state to legalize marijuana. The law came into effect on July 1, and legal sales could begin as early as May 2022. The legalization of marijuana in Connecticut presents many challenges for college and university administrators. Excessive use of marijuana can lead to the same problems …

The Nottingham partners unveiled their new four-year plan to tackle issues such as crime, SBAs, drug addiction and recidivism. The Nottingham Crime and Drugs Partnership (CDP) has set out its new plan to tackle the issues that matter most to Nottingham residents. With a focus on areas such as: Anti-social …

The Wyoming legislature’s puzzling cuts to mental health and addiction treatment budgets will hurt some of the state’s most vulnerable residents – and increase costs to the state – for years to come. Access to behavioral health assistance was already scarce in Wyoming. Then, the pandemic intensified the needs while …

The increase in methamphetamine use in western North Carolina affects the “misery index,” even though the death rate is lower than that of opioids. through Christian Green for Carolina Public Press, July 13, 2021 As the opioid crisis hit many rural areas in the state, the proliferation of methamphetamine struggling …

Drug overdoses in Tennessee increased in the COVID-19 pandemic year of 2020. Agencies providing drug treatment are moving forward with recovery programs, members of the Greene County Anti-Drug Coalition said Thursday. More than 20 members of the coalition met in person for the first time in more than 16 months …

Over 93000 Americans died of overdoses in 2020, highest number on record Opioid-related overdose deaths increased from 50,963 in 2019 to 69,710 in 2020 Washington (July 15, 2021) – Today, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) And Mike Braun (R-Ind.) Reintroduced two laws to help fight the opioid epidemic by improving …

Texan singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo has been thrilling audiences for decades with his music. Last week, Escovedo, Lucinda Williams and the band Wilco were announced as the 2021 inductees at the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. In addition to being an interpreter, Escovedo is also the co-founder of the SIMS …

Jibran Ahmad, 17, from Indian-administered Kashmir, led a normal life until two years ago when his friends first offered him heroin. Ahmad (name changed), had been a promising student before developing addiction, which destroyed his life and that of his family. Ahmad, whose family is from the village of Damhalhanjipora …

A prominent Hollywood lawyer has had discussions in recent days with Britney Spears to represent her in her guardianship battle, and he plans to attend a hearing in Los Angeles on Wednesday to begin the process of taking office for his lawyer, according to a person knowledgeable on the matter. …

Two important bills drafted by the state to help those recovering from drug addiction problems and their families received unanimous approval in the State House and Senate and were enacted by Governor Tom Wolf. One of these new laws, introduced by state officials Eric R. Nelson, Westmoreland County R-57, and …

HOUSTON – People with mental illness in Hispanic and Latino communities face difficulties in obtaining help, including a language barrier, lack of health insurance, fear of immigration status, or a cultural belief that mental illness is a weakness. “We’re just busy, on the go, on the go, and sometimes we …

CESO – Roman Catholic Bishop Robert Deeley will present a Matthew 25 Award and accompanying grant to Good Shepherd Parish during a 10:30 a.m. mass at Most Holy Trinity Church, located at 271 Main Street in Saco, Sunday July 25. are welcome. Presented by the Parish Social Ministry program of …

How many times should the NFL forgive Josh Gordon? He hopes he can do it in biblical proportions. The struggling former All-Pro wide receiver recently asked the NFL to reinstate him after his sixth suspension, including five for some form of drug abuse violation. He was last suspended for violating …

In June, Connecticut DPH reported that the number of overdoses in the first three months of 2021 was higher than the same period in 2019-2020. NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut – * Editor’s Note: The above video aired on November 18, 2020 * Post-pandemic isolation continues to be a setback for Connecticut …

DENVER – Calls come to 911 every day: A homeless man stands outside a liquor store, yelling and acting aggressively. A woman has a mental health crisis and says she cannot feel her body or her face. A man who was escorted by police 90 minutes ago returned and exposed …

Pandemic to blame for increased depression and anxiety, health professional says Emily Epstein, nurse practitioner at San Juan Health Partners Behavioral Health. Epstein said the pandemic has caused an increase in mental health problems. San Juan Health Partners Behavioral Health FARMINGTON – Despite the state reopening after COVID-19 shutdowns, medical …

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, who was set to star at the Tokyo Olympics this month, could miss the Games after testing positive for marijuana. Richardson, 21, won the women’s 100 meters at the US track and field trials in Oregon last month, but her positive test automatically invalidated her result …

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – Better, worse, or the same? Where do the Green Bay Packers sit on that subjective scale given they return 20 of 22 starters from last year’s 13-3 team that reached the NFC title game? Of course, this 20 includes Aaron Rodgers. Rather than picking one of …

DUBLIN – (COMMERCIAL THREAD)–The “Business wellness solutions market by service offering (HRA, nutrition, weight loss, fitness, addiction management, employee assistance programs, health benefits) and end user (organizations (large, averages, SMEs)) – Global forecasts for 2026 “ the report was added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The enterprise wellness solutions market is expected …

Prior to the 2020 pandemic, Kelly Blike described the behavioral health situation of Colorado’s teens and adults as a pot of boiling water, filled to the brim. Now this pot is overflowing without containment at the site. “There’s always been a mental health crisis in Colorado, COVID just echoed it,” …

Whatever the circumstances, suicide is a tragedy. A front page article in the Sunday edition of the Valdosta Daily Times reports on a group helping people who have lost a friend or relative of a loved one. The Valdosta suicide survivors started several years ago and then broke off their …

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for people of all demographics around the world. Therefore, UNODC findings in the context of the pandemic are important Representation image. Reuters Drug addiction is a problem that mainly affects young people around the world. What can begin as recreational use or …

CHARLESTON, Va. (AP) – The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia on Friday filed a lawsuit against a law that would institute strict requirements on needle exchange programs in the state. Republican Governor Jim Justice signed the bill in April despite objections from critics who said it would restrict …

The Maine Department of Social Services said Thursday it was evaluating child safety policies in the state following four deaths of young children. The children were all 4 years of age or younger and all died within the past month due to accidents or injuries. The Maine Department of Health …

Dr Ruth Potee, a leading voice among groups working to stem the tide of opioid and heroin overdoses, plans to run a new methadone treatment center in Place Aubuchon on the Athol-Orange line which could open in September. Speaking to the Athol Selectboard last week to introduce herself, Potee explained …

Family members of an 18-year-old cyclist who died after being hit by a garbage truck in 2019 have made emotional victim impact statements in a Melbourne court. Key points: Michael Keating died after being hit by a garbage truck while riding his bike Mathew Gray pleaded guilty to dangerous driving …

About one in 30 Australians (or 3.4% of the population) have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Yet it remains a poorly understood and strongly stigmatized disorder. Our new paper, who reviews research on community attitudes toward ADHD, found that misconceptions are common and affect the way people with ADHD are …

The elderly are among the most vulnerable during heat waves due to underlying health issues, age-related decreases in sweating, medications that can alter sweat reactions, and other social and cognitive reasons. . This research aims to investigate cost-effective and sustainable cooling strategies for older people during heat waves to help …

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to offer gender-confirming surgery to transgender veterans, Denis McDonough, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, announced this weekend at a Pride event in Orlando, Florida , as part of a major change in the care available to the old member service. “This process …

RENO, Nevada (KOLO) – On horseback towards recovery. The Saturday Réno’s rescue and the Empowerment Center came together for a day of fun, hard work and therapy. “I love the outdoors and animals, so it’s a really good experience for me,” said Aysa Castro, member of the Empowerment Center. For …

Mayor Todd Gloria and County Oversight Chairman Nathan Fletcher on Friday detailed a new two-phase strategy to tackle homelessness, especially those that address chronic homelessness and substance abuse disorders. Local leaders have said they will spend nearly $ 100 million on services and outreach programs aimed specifically at homeless people …

June 18, 2021 The state Senate unanimously passed legislation on Wednesday that would formalize an accountable, independent and collaborative process for allocating the large funds the state has received and will continue to receive from opioid colonies. Senate Bill 166, sponsored by Senator Stephanie Hansen and Speaker of the House …

BRAZOS COUNTY, TX – Rock Prairie Behavioral Health, a mental hospital closed earlier this year and was quickly replaced by the Brazos Valley Promises, a drug addiction treatment center. Promises Brazos Valley has been open for about three months, and in no time, they’re already making an impact in the …

The “Hannah’s Hope” exhibit pays tribute to the life and work of Hannah Gettes, an Orange County school alumnus who died in February after experiencing anxiety and drug addiction. The exhibition is on display at the Margaret Lane Gallery in Hillsborough from June 16 to July 11. Hannah’s mother, Edith …

By Cara Murez, Health Day reporter (Health day) WEDNESDAY, June 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) – When young adults seek a casual romantic relationship, alcohol use is likely to follow, new research shows. Meanwhile, those who are already in a serious relationship are likely to drink less. The study involved more …

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Debbie Stabenow (Michigan) today announced their new bipartisan bill, the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021. The legislation Expand high quality mental health and addiction services nationwide by giving each state the ability to fully fund the establishment …

The Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) will receive more than $ 94 million in additional federal grants to increase addiction and mental health services over the next four years, as the state responds to a increased demand caused by the covid19 pandemic. OBH worked with …