Posts Tagged ‘mental health’

Lyme Disease Symptoms Diagnosis in the News

A Prime Climate for Lyme Disease
Filed under: lyme disease symptoms diagnosis

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is transmitted to people through bites from infected ticks. Initial symptoms can include headache, fatigue, rash and fever, and if untreated, the infection can begin to …
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New Law Requires Disclosure Statement for Lyme Disease Testing
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"If you've had a tick bite and you have one of these round red rashes, we typically go ahead and diagnose you with Lyme disease, just based on your clinical history and the fact that you have that rash. We don't rely on the lab tests," said Hall. There …
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Chronic Lyme: Today's syphilis?
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Alcoholism Addiction in the News

Opponents of drug testing for welfare benefits see it as hassling the poor …
Filed under: alcoholism addiction

"Drug addiction is a scourge in Kansas. This is a horrific thing that hits so many people," Brownback said. "What this … But those with alcohol problems will not be affected by the law. People who lose their jobs through no fault of their own but use …
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Hiring lag hits county clinic: Facing strong demand, delay stymies services …
Filed under: alcoholism addiction

… Michelle Goggins, the county Human Services Department's mental health and addiction manager. To date, the Behavioral Health Services clinic at 1717 Taylor Ave. has taken on about 325 mental health patients, 240 with alcohol and drug abuse issues, …
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Boston Marathon Bombing 2013: Will one of our cities be next to face 'lockdown'?
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Alcoholism Treatment Centers in the News

RESTORING LIVES AND FAMILIES
Filed under: alcoholism treatment centers

The center was founded when a group of businessmen in Escondido wanted a place to meet and talk about their alcoholism, Savo said. The center began … Patients come to the center either voluntarily or as part of court-ordered substance abuse treatment.
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Gun control, mental health, and the Holocaust
Filed under: alcoholism treatment centers

While the gun control debate intensifies in the U.S., a bipartisan group of lawmakers is pointing to improved treatment of mental health issues, rather than stricter gun laws, as the proper preventive measure for high-profile shootings such as those at …
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Peg McEntee: Salt Lake marathoners outrun rain and gloomy week
Filed under: alcoholism treatment centers

Worth the Trip: Episode 2 – Sensory Sensitivity

Worth the Trip is the first comprehensive video resource about the health, development and learning styles of children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome. Th…

 

CU-Boulder study: Exercise may help prevent brain damage caused by alcohol
Filed under: national institute of alcohol abuse and alcoholism

The study was funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Contact Camera Staff Writer Brittany Anas at 303-473-1132 or [email protected]. Copyright 2012 Boulder Daily Camera.
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Dr. Richard Rende: How parents can help their kids deal with Boston tragedy
Filed under: national institute of alcohol abuse and alcoholism

His work has been supported by the National Institute on Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The opinions expressed in this column are his and …
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Talk to children about alcohol, say campaigners

Children and teenagers in the UK often try alcohol long before it’s legal for them to drink. Staffordshire County council has launched a campaign to encourag…

 

DC wellness calendar, April 18 to 25
Filed under: children of alcoholic

Set your table for healthy eating Developmental-behavioral pediatrician Dan Shapiro discusses how to deal effectively with children whose eating problems include too much, too little, too picky, too messy and too slow. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Washington …
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Film illustrates health care through refugees' eyes
Filed under: children of alcoholic

"He's got diabetes. He is a recovering alcoholic. He's a smoker. He has heart disease. Then he's got all his mental health challenges," like depression and PTSD. A doctor in the film explains the complex interplay between past trauma and current well …
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Alcoholism And Disease in the News

Alcohol Awareness Month in April – Freestone County Times
Filed under: alcoholism and disease

… from an alcohol abuse or dependence is something that our crews do not take lightly," "Our focus with the You Drink. You Drive. We Fly campaign this year is to arm the communities we serve, people of all ages and backgrounds, with the facts of this …
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Sick with sadness: Studies show bereavement can cause significant health …
Filed under: alcoholism and disease

A checkup will pick up on signs of inflammation, as well as other health issues (widowhood increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and alcoholism). Medical attention is particularly urgent if you've been neglecting your own wellness …
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Alcohol and Mental Health Problems a Costly Combo for ICU Patients – Newswise
Filed under: alcoholism and disease