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Drug addiction committees were launched on Thursday by Cyberabad police in all 148 schools and colleges in Madhapur area with the aim of achieving a “drug-free campus”. Police Commissioner Mr Stephen Raveendra said the state government is committed to eradicating the menace of drugs and as part of this it …

When attendees of the Marion County Family Recovery Court come together virtually on March 29 to celebrate two women who graduated from the program, the speeches, words of encouragement and tears will end in final goodbyes. The Marion Superior Court Executive Committee announced that the Family Recovery Court, which began …

WASHINGTON The Biden administration has earmarked $25.6 million to give entities fighting the overdose epidemic drug treatments, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra told McClatchy on Tuesday. The grants are intended to make drug treatment more widely available for opioid use disorders and prescription drug abuse, …

Before they can challenge the Chiefs for AFC West supremacy, the Russell Wilson-led Broncos must first face the Chargers, who fought off Wilson’s acquisition on Tuesday less than 48 hours later by trading for the former Pass-rusher All-Pro Khalil Mack, bookending Pro Bowl defensive end Joey Bosa in the most …

Congressman Kim gets $300,000 for Burlington County’s HOPE ONE in federal spending bill Mount Laurel, NJ – This week, Congressman Kim (NJ-03) voted to pass the government’s fiscal year 2022 funding package that includes $300,000 for the county’s HOPE ONE Mobile Access Unit. Burlington. Congressman Kim applied for community project …

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) — Two more people are in custody on drug charges related to fentanyl. Federal court documents say Douglas Floyd and Marlene McGuire are in jail and face federal drug charges for distributing fentanyl in Colorado. The two allegedly sold fentanyl to Maria Cecilia Davis-Conchie who then …

A new Old Town Neighborhood Associations plan calls for, among other things, that Portland police officers know the name of at least one person in every business or that residence/business owners and non-profit organizations know the name and number of at least one Old Town PPB Officer. Kaylee Domzalski/OPB On …

Press Releases 03/07/2022 Attorney General Tong announces $4.8 million settlement with Redwood toxicology lab (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong, U.S. Attorney Leonard C. Boyle and Special Agent in Charge Phillip Coyne of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, announced today that Redwood …

This story originally appeared at KHN. Days typically start early for patients undergoing opioid addiction treatment at Denver Recovery Group’s six methadone clinics in Colorado. They get up before dawn. Some take three buses to a clinic at 5 a.m. for a 15-minute chat with a counselor and their daily …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In an effort to raise awareness of the devastating impact of opioid addiction, the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) will host its next Community Conversation on Substance Use Prevention and Treatment – “The Deadly Truth” on Thursday, February 24. 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 …

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 …

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 …

Ultimately, 65.1% of survivors in our cohort completed antibiotic therapy, 87.2% were seen by addiction specialists, and 89.4% received MOUD. This MOUD initiation rate differs greatly from the 5.7% initiation rate reported in a national study of IDU-IE patients. [8]. Completion of antibiotic therapy in IDU-IE has not been well …

SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) — Families affected by Oregon’s drug addiction crisis are asking state lawmakers for help. Cathy McInnis is one of those mothers fighting for more resources in the state. She lost her daughter to alcohol addiction on March 1, 2020. “She was in rehab and she passed away,” …

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 …

Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ Q&A with Dr. Prinstein on children’s mental health. Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ Q&A with Ms. Goldsby on non-fatal overdoses. washington d.c. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), a member of the Senate Health Committee, interviewed mental health and addictions experts during a …

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 …

By MAKAYLA HOLDER, Southern Illinois (Carbondale) CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — A drug treatment court traveled to Jackson County to help people facing drug addiction and criminal charges get their lives back, Judge Steven Bost said. “The beauty of this program is that it’s been researched, studied, and studied, and it …

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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 …

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $3.7 million to expand evidence-based addiction prevention services across New York State. The funding has been awarded to providers in each of New York State’s ten economic development regions and will support prevention providers whose services have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 …

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 …

Close up top view of people sitting in a circle talking. Inpatient addiction treatment centers in Houston are experiencing staffing shortages and other problems due to the omicron variant. The Cheyenne Center added plexiglass barriers to protect patients and counselors and until recently could not allow anyone from outside the …

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 …

Three of Ohio University’s colleges have a significant impact on the state’s healthcare system. By working together and with a variety of external partners, they show how powerful such collaborations can be. The Deans of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Health Sciences and Professions, and the …

Avicii’s diaries detail his mental health issues Avicii, born Tim Bergling, was a popular DJ, songwriter and producer from Sweden. With charts topping songs like “Levels” and “Wake Me Up”, Avicii’s music redefined the genre. Despite Avicii’s rapid success, the artist’s lifelong struggles with anxiety and addiction led to his …

The drugs approved by the FDA, which include buprenorphine, are considered the gold standard for the treatment of opioid use disorders (OUD). Yet only 1 in 9 people with OUD receive these drugs, which are highly regulated by the federal government. After the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Drug …

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Although cannabis is often associated with “food cravings” in popular culture, a University of Toronto researcher Justin matheson wonders if cannabinoids – compounds naturally found in plants – can actually be used to treat obesity. “At first glance, the research seems a little paradoxical,” says Matheson, who received a doctorate …

APEX Recovery of San Diego is proud to announce its new Chairman of the Board: Michael Cartwright APEX is proud to announce its new Chairman of the Board: Michael Cartwright ” – Dr Matthieu Bruhin SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ – APEX Recovery is a state-of-California …

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 …

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia (WSAZ) – Samantha and Jeffery Parker share the same birthday and more than a decade of drug addiction. This Christmas, the two are finally recovering and are celebrating the sober vacation for the first time together since the age of 14. “I have been taunted more times …

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, …

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 …

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 …

GrAnts will fund mental health and addiction services supporting Hoosiers in Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Howard, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Lawrence, Monroe, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Tippecanoe counties and Wabash. PLAINFIELD, Ind. – The Duke Energy Foundation today awarded nine grants totaling $ 255,000 to programs that help communities …

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 …

The surge in drug overdose deaths this year and last has sparked concern among many researchers, doctors and health officials about drug abuse and addiction, as well as a growing trend among overdose victims which seems to indicate a new and different wave of the opioid epidemic. While the loneliness …

Newswise – American Indians who believe in a myth falsely implying that they are biogenetically predisposed to binge drinking may experience more thirst for alcohol, more frequent drinking, and worse alcohol-related consequences than those who do not believe this myth, according to a new study in Alcoholism: clinical and experimental …

With its proposed special purpose acquisition company just days away from shareholder approval, Pear Therapeutics is already preparing for its future as a publicly traded company. After successfully leading three of his digital therapies through the FDA clearance process, Pear’s attention is now focused on bringing his next virtual treatment …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The people of Frédéric who have not yet purchased their charcoal for the winter are warned to do so immediately. There will be a coal shortage in January and February, according to one of the local dealers. The shortage of anthracite coal is expected to be particularly rare. The shortage, …

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 …

American Warehouse GH, a Maryland, US-based store with a Ghana outlet in Tema, presented matching items to the Prampram Compassion Rehabilitation Center in the Greater Accra region. The items, which included bags of rice, flavored oats, oil, fruit juices, tomato paste and paper napkins worth over GH ¢ 5,000. Mr. …

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 …

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 …

By Perry Backus Click here for updates on this story RAVALLI COUNTY, Montana (Republic of Ravalli) – It has been less than two months since Ravalli County opened its first treatment court that aims to break the cycle of drug addiction, crime and incarceration. District Judge Howard Recht feels like …

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 …

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 …

Over two years ago, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain announced an innovative idea to help people in the community struggling with drug addiction. The plan calls for leasing 25,000 square feet of space in the sheriff’s compound to a drug treatment provider. The private entity would then transform two floors …

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 …

Share on PinterestExperts say healthcare professionals should be aware of a person’s risk of opioid addiction before having surgery. blackCAT / Getty Images Researchers say that about 20 percent of people continue to use opioids 3 months after surgery. Experts say pain relievers are usually not needed more than 3 …

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 …

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 …

PARIS, Ky. (WTVQ) – According to the Bourbon County Health Department, two overdose deaths have already occurred in the region since early October. The county recorded eleven overdoses last month. “Addiction is everywhere and that’s why it’s so important for us to break through these stigmas of addiction and to …

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 …

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, …

HOUGHTON – For many people with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), one of the most difficult conversations they will ever have will be with themselves. The conversation begins with the question: “Am I an alcoholic? “ Where “Do I have a drinking problem? “ The American Addiction Center, on Alcohol.org, says …

As unusual as it may sound, Talik Woodard sees a lot of parallels between his life and the life of his home. Located in the 700 block of East Monroe Street, Woodard’s home has long been in a state of disrepair and neglect, with crumbling and unsafe front and back …

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 …

As James Fisher waited for an experimental brain surgery he recently had, he wondered if this would be the treatment that would finally help him get his addiction under control. The tiny electrodes implanted by surgeons into his brain’s reward center are designed to deliver electrical stimulation that could, in …

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 …

Alcoholism, and addiction in general, is not a character defect or a weakness in self-control. It’s a disease. And, if you’re like most of us, you’ve probably been affected by it. Perhaps you are struggling with alcohol use or a friend or family member is suffering from it. I rarely …

[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 …

The death this month of Michael K. Williams, the Brooklyn actor most famous for his memorable portrayal of a gay wanker man in “The Wire,” was caused by an accidental drug overdose involving fentanyl, a the New York City medical examiner said on Friday. Mr Williams, 54, was found dead …

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 …

A senior senator from Rhode Island said lawmakers were “very close” to reaching agreement on a bill to legalize marijuana that could be considered in a special session this fall. Senate Speaker Dominick Ruggerio (R) has been invited to provide an update on ongoing negotiations on the reform proposal since …

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 …

Company Named # 1 Addiction Treatment Provider in Florida for Two Consecutive Years DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida, September 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – WhiteSands Treatment Center (“WhiteSands” or the “Company”), a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment services, announced today that the Company was named …

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 …

At their last Summer of Healing event, the Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention showcased community mental health resources available to those who may be struggling. Saturday’s event at Sherman Park coincided with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Tarsha Wiggins is the founder of Speak Wellness Behavioral Health and Consulting, which focuses …

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, …

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Liberty University is launching the first global center of its kind for mental health, addiction and recovery. This center will combine academic departments and multiple campus resources to work together on strategic partnerships and alliances that advance research and deliver education, training, advocacy and services. “The …

Kiambu Woman representative Gathoni Wamuchomba speaks with Martin Kamotho, aka Githeri Man, at his home in Kayole, Nairobi, after being taken to a drug rehab center for alcoholism. [Kamau Maichuhie,Standard] Alcohol and substance abuse among young people has been attributed to high expectations, life prospects and unemployment. Frustrated and desperate, …

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 …

Breadcrumb Links Chroniclers Author of the article: Mike Ellis The safe consumption site at the Sheldon Chumir Center in downtown Calgary on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Photo by Darren Makowichuk /Postmedia Content of the article Drug addiction is a disease that continues to impact our communities. Opioid addiction, in particular, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Support is available: That was the underlying message of a workshop Thursday at Hand in Hand Support, a halfway house in Windsor for people struggling with substance abuse. Dozens of residents of the home gathered to discuss the trauma and stigma surrounding drug addiction. They also had the opportunity to …