Posts Tagged ‘mental health’

Problems With Alcohol Abuse in the News

Spirituality Linked To Mental Health 'Demons' Like Eating Disorders, Drug …
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Individuals of religious faith and those with none experienced equal levels of mental problems, the study found. But there were fewer problems with drugs or alcohol among the faithful. Unlike some American studies, the new research found no clear …
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Four-Fifth of the College Engaged in Alcohol Consumption
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As reported by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol drinking has become a very big problem among the college students. In a survey, it was found four-fifth of all the college students were largely engaged in alcohol drinking.
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Health Alcohol Abuse in the News

Personality Disorder Affects Alcohol Use in Middle-Aged Adults
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Stress in middle life can definitely lead to alcohol abuse in an otherwise mentally healthy adult. I can't imagine what those stressors can do in someone who has a personality disorder. Very sad indeed. Brenda December 26th, 2012 at 10:53 AM #5. Not …
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Domestic abuse: changing the conversation
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It seems pretty clear, considering all the other things that rise with inequality – drug and alcohol abuse, mental health problems – that a really bleak economic outlook makes this problem worse. I think you can say that without exculpating the violent …
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Schizophrenia Physical Symptoms in the News

Adasuve Inhalant Approved for Agitation in Bipolar, Schizophrenia
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Agitation episodes may escalate unpredictably and, in some cases, necessitate chemical or physical restraint to relieve the individual's distress and to protect care providers and others in close proximity. Rapid, effective and safe intervention is key …
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We Need to Talk About Mental Health
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However, these visits are primarily concerned with physical well-being. If an eye exam is a standard component of a check-up, why can't a … If parents aren't aware of symptoms, how can they readily detect them and prevent their consequences? Let us …
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Lahore's Dar-ul-Sukun, now an institute of torture and abuse
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Evergreen Manor

www.dexknows.com The staff of Evergreen Manor works tirelessly to help people overcome their substance abuse problems. We offer a wide variety of programs and treatment options to best help out patients. From detoxification and residential treatment, to mental health and adolescent treatments, we offer the quality care our patients need.

One Rehab Center Approved, Another Denied: CB Says It's About Style
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Chairperson Theresa Scavo also read a letter on behalf of Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, who serves as chair of the Assembly's Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, decrying the facility after he made repeated visits and found small crowds of …
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Question by Volvogirl: how do they work?
well, how do rehabilitation centres work? i have a class assignment and i wanted to this stuff? it’s probably different for drugg addiction, self mutilation, alcoholism etc… can u brief about it? how do they start, wat kinda medication they put u on? how long is the time between the intervention and when u reach the centre?

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Answer by glistam3
There are vast differences depending on the type. First of, “rehabilitation” is a term that specifically is reserved for addiction (drugs or alcohol). The press loves to fling “rehabilitation” around to describe everything any celebrity does that involves “going to a place because one has a problem,” but that’s misusing the term.

Alcoholism Interesting Facts in the News

Police on lookout for DUIs
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The American Automobile Association cautions that the New Year's holiday period is the deadliest time to be on the road because of alcohol-related driving fatalities. This problem on the roadways has caused San Bernardino County to adopt the state …
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Lifetime show features NorCal teen behavorist
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Each episode follows Shipp as he embeds himself into the lives of teens on dangerous, self-destructive paths — taking drugs, stealing from their families, abusing alcohol and breaking the law. Along the way, he helps desperate parents while …
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Reader's Watchdog: Mental health issues can make it hard to find shelter
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