Substance abuse

CARE (Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment) Court is a new policy framework to help people living with untreated mental health and addictions issues Enables Californians in crisis to access housing, treatment and care Liability for individuals and local governments with court orders for services SAN JOSE – At a mental …

Director of social services NPO sentenced for embezzlement Lashante Boyd, a former employee of the nonprofit Center Point, San Rafael, Calif., social services, was sentenced to three years and four months in state prison on embezzlement charges, according to an announcement from the California Attorney General Rob Bonta. According to …

An abstract presented at this year’s Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) confirmed the results of an Italian investigation into a potential link between people living with HIV (PLHIV) taking new antiretroviral therapies and the prevalence of neurocognitive disorders. A comparison of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) outcomes among people …

SPRINGFIELD — To encourage employers to hire people in recovery from mental health or substance abuse disorders, State Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) introduced a bill providing eligible employers with tax credits for hiring and retaining employees with these conditions. “Too often, hard-working, experienced employees are fired because of a mental …

Legal and medical experts discussed how to support families struggling with addiction during a virtual panel on Tuesday co-hosted by the Center for Law, Brain, and Behavior at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics from Harvard Law School. Stephanie Tabashneck – senior …

WAUNAKEE VILLAGE, Wis. (WMTV) – The Village of Waunakee came together on Saturday after what has been a difficult few years in the community: losing people of all ages to depression and substance abuse. Community leaders want to make sure people in difficulty know there are resources to help them, …

Getty Images Mental health issues and substance abuse issues left former NBA guard Delonte West homeless two years ago. Now, the 38-year-old is working on finding his next professional basketball home. For the past month, West has been training daily at Pat The Roc Basketball Academy in Gaithersburg, Md., with …

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Tucked away in a corner of a dimly lit hallway in a dilapidated building in Zimbabwe’s Mbare township, a few drug addicts desperate for recovery prayed and encouraged each other to cut back on their habits. They passed each other a plate of cookies. Among the …

Gina was used to surprises, but this day brought a big one. “He said, ‘They actually approached me about having brain surgery for addiction,'” she recalled. “And I literally wanted to pass out on the floor.” “They” were a research team from the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, based at the University …

John Leavy, Mental Health Social Worker of the Year, 2021 One of the primary goals of child social work is to protect children when their parents face what is known as the “trio of vulnerabilities”: mental health issues, substance abuse and domestic violence. But what about those parents? Helping them …

HANNIBAL (WGEM) – The Hannibal Fire Department is trying to educate students about the harmful effects of heroin to prevent abuse from happening at a young age. Hannibal Fire public education coordinator Mark Kempker said a 14-year-old student in Canton overdosed on heroin last year. He wants to prevent such …

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The State of Texas continues its fight against opioid abuse. Last week, the state reached a $38 million settlement with McKinsey, one of the world’s largest consulting firms. To date, Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured more than $618 million from multiple settlements that will be …

Emmer, Trone, Turner and Tonko Introduce Legislation Providing Mental Health Care to Pre-Trial Inmates | Press releases | Congressman Tom Emmer …

The VA team responsible for distributing naloxone kits in Chillicothe VA has identified a plan to better meet the needs of rural veterans in Ohio. Left to right: Traci Turner-Cole, Tammy Dillard, Diana Finley and Laura Baxter. In accordance with a national mandate, VA facilities distribute naloxone kits, commonly known …

Governor’s Office Press Release: Flags to Fly at Half Mast in Memory of Former Statesman Ezra Kanoho Posted on February 3, 2022 in Latest Department News, Press Room, Press Releases from the Governor’s Office HONOLULU – As a mark of respect for the late Ezra Kanoho, former Kauaʻi Representative, Governor …

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Figures recently released by the CDC showed a startling increase in the number of opioid overdoses across the country. More than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses over a one-year period between May 2020 and April 2021; a 30% increase over the previous year. In the …

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) designed to protect children of parents struggling with substance abuse disorders has officially been signed into law. Bill 253, according to Owlett, “would finally establish a dedicated task force whose sole purpose is to identify strategies to help not only infants and …

Peter Robbins, whose voice brought ‘Peanuts’ character Charlie Brown to life on television in the 1960s but who struggled with mental illness and served time in prison later in life, died on 18 January in Oceanside, California. He was 65 years old. The cause of death was suicide, according to …

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ST. PAUL, Minnesota — — The Minnesota Wild have found a new balance this season. Goals come from all over the lineup, an all-encompassing vibe that starts in the locker room and continues on the ice. Connor Dewar scored his first career goal and added an assist when Nico Sturm …

BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — The Plymouth District Attorney’s Office has received a federal grant of nearly $1.2 million to support its ongoing efforts to help children at risk from adult drug use . Money from the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Abuse Program Resource Center will …

Homicide is the leading cause of child deaths in Baltimore, according to a new city analysis of the unusual and unexpected deaths of 208 minors over the past five years. The report, written by the Child Fatality Review team and published on Friday, said new policies and additional resources in …

MURFEESBORO, TN (WSMV) – The Rutherford County Medical Examiner’s Office is seeking to hire two forensic death investigators, the county announced Wednesday. MDIs will assist in the investigation of deaths reported to the Office of the Medical Examiner, particularly in the research, collection and documentation of circumstantial, historical and other …

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida. — Victory High School, which leaders say is the first recovery high school in Tampa Bay, marked one year since its grand opening this month. Classes started last April. What do you want to know Victory High School has celebrated a year since its inauguration on …

In 2021, Clark County saw the biggest spike in drug overdose deaths in five years — which a health official says stems from changes in the illegal drug market. Clark County Health Officer Dr. Eric Yazel said at least three-quarters of the 73 overdose deaths recorded last year involved the …

GREAT FALLS – Toby’s House Crisis Nursery in Great Falls is reporting an increase in the number of families approaching their doors. The nursery, which opened a little over a year ago, is named in honor of October “Toby” Perez. She was two years old when she was killed by …

On Christmas Day, Evan Bontrager sat at his sister’s dinner table, cutting chocolates to share with his family. He bought a box at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and wanted to make sure everyone tastes them. He drank soda water, which he loves. Christmas carols played in the background as …

With the surge in coronavirus infections in Massachusetts, some addiction and mental health treatment programs are particularly affected. Many are reverting to the policies put in place at the start of the pandemic, such as telemedicine. Some have stopped accepting new patients altogether. The High Point Treatment Center, headquartered in …

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Hensley’s mention of the 91% playoff chance is valid, but The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec remembers what it took for the Ravens to even be in such a position. “But you can’t ignore how the Ravens even got there at 8-3,” Zrebiec wrote. “They won a game on a 66-yard Tucker’s …

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) – Calcasieu Correctional Center Reservation Report for December 31, 2021. Trevor Dawson Kimbell, 21, Orange, TX: Battery aggravated. Shannon Rae Austin, 43, Lake Charles: Contraband defined, some prison smuggling activity prohibited; possession of a controlled dangerous substance, Schedule II; out of state prisoner. Brian James Mire, …

Rockville, MD – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is helping to upgrade the National Lifeline for Suicide Prevention to a three-digit number – 988. According to a press release, Congress has designated the updated dial code in 2020 and the Department of Health and Human Services, through …

More counties are expected to join the settlement that will bring up to $ 232 million by 2022 HARRISBURG–Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that 50 counties, including 5 of the 6 largest counties in the Commonwealth, have agreed to join the landmark opioid settlement that would bring more than …

Ethan Crumbley, 15, was indicted as an adult in the Nov. 30 shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan, which left four students dead. The shooting also left seven others injured, six students and a teacher. Crumbley faces one count of terrorism causing death, four counts of first degree murder, …

Among its roles, the commission will be able to examine complaints lodged by residents against the police service. A complaints system will be in place at Town Hall, the Police Department, online and at the Martin Luther King Community Center. The commission will also be able to review police incidents …

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that California will require healthcare workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Never miss an update: download the News Channel 3 app here. Details on the requirements were limited. Newsom said there would be more information available on Wednesday in an official announcement. CA will require …

As Brock University’s vacation close approaches, students, staff, and faculty are reminded of several mental health and wellness resources available to them during vacation and early on. of the new year. Support for student mental health and well-being Students seeking mental health support and personal counseling can access licensed professional …

A verbal altercation during practice on Saturday led to the informal exit of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Bashaud Breeland. Less than an hour after the organization announced it had surprisingly given up on Breeland, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and NFL Network Insider’s Ian Rapoport shed light on the situation. Pelissero and …

OTTAWA – More than 20,000 Canadians have died of overdoses in the past five years, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid overdose epidemic has worsened further. Yesterday NDP Mental Health and Addiction Critic Gord Johns introduced a private member’s bill to tackle this emergency by decriminalizing personal possession and …

Malta on Tuesday became the first country in the European Union to agree to officially legalize the recreational use and cultivation of marijuana, the latest sign of a more liberal approach to the substance taken in the bloc in recent years. “It’s revolutionary,” said Owen Bonnici, the Maltese Minister for …

Newswise – Researchers at the University of South Australia are calling for an end to ‘revolving door’ emergency services after finding evidence showing alarming attendance rates in children’s hospital emergency departments, adolescents and adults who are victims of child abuse and neglect. A study by Professor Leonie Segal of UniSA …

People with alcohol addiction can be vulnerable while on vacation. They may be asked to indulge in something they’d rather avoid – a problem that a Northern Virginia psychiatrist has advice for now and in the future. People with alcohol addiction can be vulnerable while on vacation. They may be …

A partnership that includes the North Devon Council is working together to tackle Antisocial Behavior (ASB) in Barnstaple town center. Officers from the North Devon Council and the local Devon and Cornwall Police team gathered in Barnstaple town center on Monday 6 December to visit places which are regularly the …

BILLINGS — The Montana Department of Labor has announced it will end its contract with a Billings-based nonprofit that helps rehabilitate Montana healthcare workers suffering from drug addiction and addiction. The announcement came after a ruling in late October in which a Montana Human Rights Bureau investigator said there were …

A NASCAR logo on a car is seen in the garage during a NASCAR auto racing practice session at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, February 10, 2018, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo / John Raoux) Jean Raoux PA NASCAR has suspended two National Series crew members indefinitely, following their arrests …

More than a quarter (27%) of employees with employer-sponsored health insurance said these expenses had a major impact on their mental health, while 16% said they had a major impact on their mental health. the well-being of their families. More than a quarter (27%) of employees with employer-sponsored health insurance …

Love Has Won cult leader Amy Carlson has died of natural causes after years of alcohol abuse, opioid use, anorexia, and chronic ingestion of colloidal silver, a substance that, some believe may strengthen the body’s immune system, according to an autopsy report prepared by El Paso. County Coroner’s Office. The …

On St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea received a $ 625,000 Mental Health Awareness and Training (MHAT) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in September 2021. The grant will provide mental health training to over 2 500 community members over the next five years. . The Substance Abuse …

New York City is officially the first jurisdiction in the United States to open safe consumption sites where people can use currently illegal drugs in a medically supervised environment and receive treatment resources. It is a harm reduction service that advocates believe could play a vital role in reducing the …

Published on: 11/29/2021 – 02:32 New York (AFP) – The long-awaited sex crimes trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite accused of treating underage girls for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, is set to begin on Monday in front of a crowded federal courthouse in Manhattan. The 59-year-old daughter of …

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – While many East Texans recover from eating too much on Thanksgiving Day and spending time with loved ones, to some the word “Thanksgiving” has a much different meaning. Those who are trying to get their lives back in homeless shelters. As Longview shelters hold their traditional …

Content of the article Despite raising funds during a pandemic, United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington once again exceeded its fundraising goal with a record total of $ 3.803 million in 2021. Content of the article The announcement was made during a virtual campaign landing rally Thursday morning. …

23 November 2021 (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would increase the length of time a doctor can hold long-acting injectable buprenorphine (LAI) – a form of medication for disorders related to the use of opioids – in …

If three years ago Maddie Greer had been told she would smoke weed every day, she wouldn’t have believed it. But when the pandemic struck, Greer, a 24-year-old writer from Georgia, changed. She started drinking so much that she gained 80 pounds. She began to have health problems, including constant …

“More than 100,000 people have died from an overdose in the past year,” he says. “And Josiah’s story is one that we hope can help save lives.” The Centers for Disease Control released that figure on Wednesday. Those numbers aren’t final yet, but it’s a total the nation has never …

The ubiquity of fentanyl and the unique social conditions caused by the pandemic combined to create a perfect storm, experts said. While some addicts seek out fentanyl, said Dr Volkow, others “may not have wanted to take it. But that’s what is sold, and the risk of overdosing is very …

BISMARCK, ND – Governor Doug Burgum today signed the final bills of the Special Session of the Legislative Assembly, approving strategic investments of federal dollars in infrastructure, workforce, economic development and other priorities. The investments include support for a major pipeline to transport gas from the oilfield in western state …

Too often, people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) take a bottle to soothe the pain of their symptoms. Such a choice not only ends up worsening their mental health, but can also wreak havoc on their relationships. A fifth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Program at Binghamton University, Eileen …

Alaskan Native American Indian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (AIAN) adults have higher levels of mental health issues, physical abuse and economic instability than their non-LGBTQ peers, according to a new report. The study, released last month by UCLA Law School’s Williams Institute ahead of Native American Heritage Month in …

ANDERSON – Earlier this year, the Madison County Health Department set up its mHealth unit. Since its launch, the mobile unit has been used to deliver COVID-19 vaccines throughout the region. “We go to Elwood once a week in the mobile unit because it’s a small town…” said Tiffany Denton, …

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 …