Drug Abuse, Mental Illness and Co-Occurring Disorders Video
Drug Abuse, Mental Illness And Co-Occurring Disorders Video – Drug Use and Mental Health; Target Audience Statement: Primary target audiences for this program will include law enforcement officials, drug prevention specialists, Drug-Free Communities Act grantees, administrators, school drug counselors, treatment providers, drug court members, policy makers, business leaders, coalition volunteers, drug demand reduction coordinators, criminal justice professionals, members of the religious community and other community partners who may be interested. This program is also suitable for Public Access television distribution. Program Summary And Objectives: “Millions of American today receive health care for mental or substance-use problems and illnesses. These conditions are the leading cause of combined disability and death of women and the second highest of men.” “Improving the Quality of health Care for Mental and Substance-Use Conditions,” Institute of Medicine Report, November 1, 2005; Studies are showing an alarming trend, incidents of mental illness related to drug use are on the rise. It’s unclear what came first, did a predisposition to mental illness lead to drug use, or is it the other way around? No matter what, co-occurring disorders are a problem. Especially in the wake of this year’s hurricanes and other disasters, mental health and substance abuse professionals need to be poised to provide additional care for those suffering serious mental trauma and who may turn to alcohol and drugs as a result. During this hour-long …
Is "nature's speedball" the latest South Florida drug craze?
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However, it is marketed on the Internet as 'alternative medicine' for use as a painkiller, medicine for diarrhea, and other ailments and for the treatment of opiate addiction," says the DEA's drug fact sheet on kratom. Very little is known about the …
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Amanda Marsh, Perry Buesking Abandon Children; Mom Claims They Aren't …
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A Florida mother is accused of abandoning her children, then denying that she even has children. Amanda Marsh, 28, and … William Lewallen. William Lewallen was arrested after Tulsa police found his 18-month-old daughter locked in a metal dog cage …
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