Governor announces $14.5 million grant for program Oct 5, 2007
The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) administers the competitive grant program. Nationwide, more than 170,000 people with substance abuse problems have received help through ATR.. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
CHAP Accepts Mentoring Grant Funds for a Drug Free Community Oct 4, 2007
The original grant applicant, the Ottumwa Regional Health Center, was the applicant for a $100,000 grant toward the Ottumwa Substance Abuse task force whose purpose is to make a difference by decreasing substance abuse, increasing awareness and educating the community through mentoring of other organizations and training through community anti-drug Coalition of America a federal partner to Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) which pays CHAP in grant money for each... (Sigourney News Review, IA)
Leaders in addiction treatment announce national 'ACTION' campaign Oct 2, 2007
Those include the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), State Associations of Addiction Services (SAAS), the Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment (NIATx) and the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD). SAMHSA Administrator Terry Cline says: "All too often, people with a substance use problem do not get the help they need because of barriers to treatment. The ACTION Campaign... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Getting Better Numbers on Drugs Sep 21, 2007
5 million of those addicts to enter a hospital or clinic for treatment, according to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ... The answers come mainly from SAMHSA's national survey, a complex and carefully worded questionnaire administered continually throughout the year ... To address this problem, SAMHSA introduced hand-held computer modules in 1999, eliminating the need for a government mediator to... (Time.com)
Employers face complexities in laws on addictions Sep 13, 2007
According to a recent survey by the (SAMHSA), an arm of the , 8. 2 percent of adult full-time workers--one in 12--admitted to illicit drug use in the previous month. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Local Partnership for Progress participating in national campaign Sep 11, 2007
Partnership for Progress (PFP), a newly formed local agency providing substance abuse treatment, is participating in a nation-wide initiative known as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which is supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administra-tion (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Recovery Month theme for 2007 is oin the Voices for Recovery: Saving Lives, Saving Dollars. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Mental Health Commission Of Canada Board Of Directors Selected Sep 3, 2007
-- The National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE) -- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) of the US -- The Mental Health Directorate of the Ministry of Health New Zealand (MOHNZ) -- The Scottish Executive (SE) The Department of Health and Children , Ireland (DoHC) -- The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Northern Ireland (DHSSPS) -- The Department of Health and Ageing, Australia (DH -- The Ministry of Health and Canadian Mental... (Medical News Today)
Addiction Recovery Aug 16, 2007
This concise summary of the drug effects and recent governmental studies of crystal meth amphetamine use, abuse and addiction highlights information and research from National Institute of Drug Addiction (NIDA), Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) and the Community Epidemiology Work Group (CEWG). Recent Blogs. (Nature News Service)
Schools 'infested' with drugs? It depends Aug 16, 2007
Large national studies last year by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Monitoring the Future at the University of Michigan both suggest drug use among teenagers is down. SAMHSA's report found 9 ... Schools must be given credit for their anti-drug efforts, says H. Westley Clark, a psychiatrist who directs SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. (USA Today -- News)
Insurers move to keep substance abuse costs down Jul 19, 2007
- Serving York, Chester, and Lancaster Counties. Thursday, July 19, 2007. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Survey: 1 in 12 U.S. Workers Using Drugs Jul 16, 2007
From the Associated Press. Monday July 16, 2007 11:16 AM. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Gore Arrest Highlights Rx Drug Abuse Jul 6, 2007
The Sentinel Online : Health. Friday, July 06, 2007. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Upstream Battle Jun 12, 2007
2 million over three years to provide treatment for meth abuse and a rehab program that was once funded by IHS. The SAMHSA funding is scheduled to expire this year. The tribal police department has been able win some grants to improve the fight, but they have primarily been for equipment. (Daily Triplicate)
Options for treating drug addiction May 28, 2007
MOST E-MAILED (last 24 hours). or call 1-877-READ-SUN.. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
U.S. marijuana grows stronger than before: report Apr 26, 2007
This means that the patient mentioned using marijuana and does not mean the drug directly caused the accident or condition being treated, SAMHSA says. The number is up from 215,000 visits in 2004. (Scientific American)
LTE--Rick Pelishek Apr 19, 2007
Statewide advocacy groups including Disability Rights Wisconsin expressed their extreme disappointment over the State Department of Health and Family Service's failure to apply for a federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant to reduce/eliminate restraint and seclusion in institutional and community-based settings. The SAMHSA grant could provide about $214,000 per year in much-needed funding for up to three years. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Parents who host, lose the most’ Apr 16, 2007
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Party patrol - There’s the perception that alcohol is OK that alcohol is just what folks do here’ Apr 6, 2007
According to a recent report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), almost 40 percent of 12- to 20-year-olds in Wisconsin reported drinking alcohol within the past month. That s the highest rate in the nation of alcohol usage among young people. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Natives moving from metros Apr 6, 2007
The Davis Enterprise. Published Apr 05, 2007 - 14:25:17 CDT.. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Editorial: Help is available for problem drinkers Apr 1, 2007
If you suspect that you might have a drinking problem, or you know someone who abuses alcohol, you should contact SAMHSA s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at 1-800-729-6686 or find a screening site located near you. You may save a life. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Group warns of huffing dangers Mar 19, 2007
Huffing, a slang term for inhaling the fumes from items like glue, gasoline, lighter fluid, paint solvents and even air conditioner freon to get high, can cause brain damage and even sudden death, said SAMHSA director H. Westley Clark. Almost 5 percent of girls between the ages of 12 and 17 reported having used inhalants to get high in 2005, up from 4. (Herald Sun)
Medical Marijuana Deemed Illegal for Terminally Ill Woman Mar 18, 2007
"A past evaluation by several Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA), concluded that no sound scientific studies supported medical use of marijuana for treatment in the United States, and no animal or human data supported the safety or efficacy of marijuana for general medical use," the advisory sates. Additionally the... (News Locale)
Health Highlights: March 15, 2007 Mar 16, 2007
1 million American adolescents (ages 12 to 17) used common household inhalants to get high -- a dangerous and potentially deadly activity, according to a report released Thursday by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ... "We are urging parents to talk to their children about inhalants and take notice when suddenly their children have bad breath, face rash, and stained clothing," Dr. H. Westley Clark, director of SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse... (Washington Post)
More of this story Mar 15, 2007
Nationally in 2004, 8 percent of treatment admissions to hospitals were for the abuse of stimulants, and 99 percent of those cases were for methamphetamine, according to the federal Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). TEMPORARILY REDIREICTED TO OLD SERVER. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Misuse of pharmaceuticals linked to more ER visits Mar 14, 2007
Emergency room visits involving the abuse or misuse of pharmaceuticals including narcotics such as methadone and OxyContin and the stimulant Ritalin jumped by 21% from 2004 to 2005, according to a report being released today by the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) from data collected by the Drug Abuse Warning Network ... The increase in prescription-drug abuse means treatment and prevention programs could have to change their approaches to dealing with addictions,... (USA Today -- News)
Treat childhood trauma by buidling on parental memories of loving care Feb 18, 2007
The CTRP is supported by SAMHSA, the Irving Harris Foundation and other private foundations and individual donors. UCSF is a leading university that advances health worldwide by conducting advanced biomedical research, educating graduate students in the life sciences and health professions, and providing complex patient care. (EurekAlert!)
More Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs Feb 16, 2007
Dr. H. Westley Clark is director of the U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ... Clark was referring to numbers from SAMHSA's 2005 national survey of drug use, which also confirmed that opioid analgesic use is on the rise among teens. (Forbes)
Dealers, Family Biggest Sources of Illegal Prescription Painkillers Feb 13, 2007
Dr. H. Westley Clark is director of the U.S. government's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ... "About 60 percent are getting their drugs from friends and family for free, while another 15 percent go and buy them from friends," Clark said in reference to numbers from SAMHSA's 2005 national survey of drug use, which also confirmed that opioid analgesic use is on the rise among teens. (MEDLINEplus)
Meth movie pulls no punches, airs at Wilma, on HBO Feb 11, 2007
Sunday, February 11 2007. Cheryl, a 10-year meth addict, tried to kill herself while on meth, slamming her car into a tree at 90 mph. (Missoulian, MT)
The Stigma of Mental Illness Jan 29, 2007
In a speech to introduce the , SAMHSA s Center for Mental Health Services director Kathryn Power said, Stigma deters individuals from seeking the care they need, and it deters the public from wanting to pay for that care. Nobody is immune from stigma s effects. (Suite101.com)
Health Highlights: Jan. 7, 2007 Jan 8, 2007
1 percent in illicit drug use, according to the report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ... Detroit also led the survey in cigarette use for the 15 cities, whose populations comprise about one-third of the nation's total, SAMHSA said. (Forbes)
New Report Provides Snapshot of Substance Use Within 15 Largest U.S. Metropolitan Areas Jan 6, 2007
1 percent, says a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ... "Previous research has shown that rates of substance use vary across states and within areas within states," said Assistant Surgeon General Eric Broderick, D.D.S., M.P.H., SAMHSA Acting Deputy Administrator ... The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) is an annual survey sponsored by SAMHSA. The survey collects data by administering questionnaires to a representative sample of the... (PR Newswire)
Q&A: How to make our children secure Dec 14, 2006
Kenneth S. Trump 12/13/06 QWhy do communities continue to offer ineffective programs, such as DARE, peer mediation, restorative 00001E1C justice, scared straight, and gun buyback programs when the federal government (NIH, CDC, SAMHSA) identified them as ineffective in youth violence prevention ten years ago. What can we do to ensure schools offer effective programs. (Philly.com, PA)
How to choose a quality treatment program Dec 10, 2006
Editions of the North County Times Serving San Diego and Riverside Counties. Last modified Saturday, December 9, 2006 6:33 PM PST. (North County Times)
Painkiller abuse cases growing Nov 19, 2006
here's some recent data released in a federal SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) report on pharmaceutical prescription drug abuse that in 2004, 2. 4 million people 12 years and older were estimated to be first-time users of prescription opioids for nonmedical use, Baris said. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Oregon Senator Speaks on Suicide Oct 25, 2006
The third level is in Native American reservations, where youth suicide rates are higher than anywhere else, according to the Suicide Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). President George W. Bush signed the bill into law in 2004, and states have recently begun to receive supporting grants from SAMHSA. Smith's home state of Oregon received $400,000 alone this April ... SAMHSA recently awarded UVSC a grant that will enable the college to hire a suicide prevention and awareness... (The Daily Universe, UT)
The low down on getting high Oct 18, 2006
The survey was funded by CADRE, by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA) and the Drug Free Community Support Program. Founded in 1989, the goal of CADRE is to reduce substance abuse in Fauquier County. (The Burke Times, VA)
Congress blasts FEMA-funded puppet shows and bingo, seeks investigation Oct 13, 2006
FEMA issued a written statement saying the agency "is more than happy to walk members of Congress through our funding initiatives." FEMA relies on states and its federal partner in the grant program, the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to "validate crisis counseling measures.". SAMHSA will "cooperate with any investigations or hearings," a spokeswoman said. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
FEMA pays for puppets, bingo, report says Oct 10, 2006
" FEMA relies on the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, a division of another federal agency, to evaluate the crisis-counseling programs. "They've told us they approve it, and it's a success," FEMA spokesman Josh Wilson said of Project H.O.P.E. Charles Figley, a psychologist and director of the Traumatology Institute at Florida State University, said federal officials should be spending the grant money on mental-health professionals to counsel victims of the... (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Investigation shows FEMA spent millions on puppet shows, bingo, yoga Oct 8, 2006
" FEMA relies on the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, a division of another federal agency, to evaluate the crisis counseling programs. Jump to page: 1 PHOTO GALLERY STORIES Oct 8, 2006 Oct 8, 2006 Puppet show scripts PROJECT H.O.P.E.'S CREATIONS Funded by crisis counseling grants from FEMA, Project H.O.P.E. has developed shows and presentations for day care centers, retirement homes and businesses, including: organizations. Among their creations: Faster than... (Sun-Sentinel.com)
FEMA Performs Song, Dance With Tax Funds Oct 8, 2006
"FEMA relies on the Substance Abuse l Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, a division of another federal agency, to evaluate the crisis counseling programs."They've told us they approve it, and it's a success," FEMA spokesman Josh Wilson said of Project H.O.P.E. "We're proud of it. "After last year's hurricanes, FEMA approved applications from 28 states and the District of Columbia for crisis counseling grants totaling $109 million.The grants have been in existence for 32 years, passed by... (The Ledger)
Sago counseling money unused Sep 27, 2006
The federal Substance Abuse l Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, provides such grants in rare emergency situations in which state and local resources are overwhelmed and no other federal resources are available, the agency says on its Web site. These grants are called State Emergency Response Grants, or SERG grants. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2006 Sep 25, 2006
Polydrug use -- taking at least one other drug in addition to medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- was a common factor in increased emergency room visits by those 12-to-17 years old and could lead to serious health problems such as heart attack or stroke, a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows. In its latest "Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) Report" released Friday, the agency found that emergency visits resulting... (Forbes)
SAMHSA Awards States $145 Million in Strategic Prevention Framework Incentive Grants Sep 20, 2006
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced 16 grants totaling $145 million over five years to implement Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grants (SPF SIGs) to advance community-based programs for substance abuse prevention, mental health promotion and mental illness prevention. Dennis O. Romero, Acting Director of SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, announced the grants during his speech at... (PR Newswire)
RADD Youth Coalition and HBO Awarded A Governors Highway Safety Association Peter K. O'Rourke Special Achievement Award Sep 20, 2006
The RADD Youth Coalition partners include; founding chair RADD, the Entertainment Industry's Voice for Road Safety, ; with HBO Family, ; National Organizations For Youth Safety (NOYS), ; Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), ; Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), ; The Bacchus Network, ; The WB's 'Everwood'; ; and Federal RADD Coalition partners: US Department of Transportation (lead), , SAMHSA, an agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services; US... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
National survey: Teen drug use down Sep 18, 2006
Colclough was referring to the 2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a study performed annually by the Research Triangle Park-based RTI for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA. ... While RTI researchers surveyed neighborhoods in local counties, the 2005 numbers in the SAMHSA report show just national trends ... According to the SAMHSA report, 8. (Herald Sun)
SAMHSA Awards $25.7 Million in Suicide Prevention Grants to Universities, States Sep 15, 2006
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced the award of 46 grants, totaling $25 ... "Suicide is a preventable tragedy for individuals, for families and for communities," said Assistant Surgeon General Eric Broderick, DDS, MPH, Acting Deputy Administrator of SAMHSA. "These grants to programs across the country are an important part of the solution to suicide in our nation. Education about suicide risk factors, such... (PR Newswire)
Drug use falls, except among older adults Sep 8, 2006
"The news today is there is a fundamental shift in drug use among young people in America," said Assistant Surgeon General Eric Broderick, who is SAMHSA Acting Deputy Administrator ... "This translates as about 55 million people, comparable to the 2004 estimate," SAMHSA said in a statement. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Campaign Connects Hurricane Survivors With Mental Health Services Sep 5, 2006
The PSAs -- a collaboration between the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Ad Council -- are being distributed to media outlets this week to coincide with the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina ... "Most survivors of Katrina, Rita and Wilma are demonstrating remarkable resiliency and are rebuilding their lives. The new public service ads offer a doorway to help for survivors who are still struggling with the emotional toll of last year's... (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Police crack down Sep 1, 2006
"We want all motorists traveling within our respective states to arrive at their destinations safely. We also want would-be impaired drivers to be warned: state, county and local police throughout the Midwest will not tolerate impaired driving. Mellville said getting arrested for impaired driving is not the worst thing that can happen to an impaired driver. Such dangerous behavior can result in their own death or injury or the senseless death or injury of innocent motorists.State, county and... (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Bipolar disorder exacts twice depression's toll in workplace Sep 1, 2006
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and John W. Alden Trust provided supplemental funding. The Tufts-New England Medical Center General Clinical Research Center is funded by the NIH's National Center for Research Resources. (EurekAlert!)
Increase in early age drug users Aug 30, 2006
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently released a report from ongoing monitoring of the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) showing an increase in the number of people in treatment for drug addiction who started at an earlier age ... In a SAMHSA release, Administrator Charles Curie exclaimed, "Age at first use is an important predictor of the potential for serious substance abuse problems later in life. The increase in the proportion of the admissions for... (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Read more... Aug 5, 2006
According to a survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), kids who learn about the risks of drug abuse from a parent or guardian are significantly less likely to use drugs than kids who do not. Ongoing, honest discussions between parents and their children can serve as a way to teach children about the perils of drug use, help them find the best ways to turn down offers to try drugs and also give parents insights into the peer pressures that kids... (PNN Online)
Prescription Pain Killers: Illicit Use and Deaths Increasing Say ... Jul 26, 2006
Specific Types of Pain Relievers Used during the Past Year among Initiates of Non-medical Use of Pain Relievers: 2004 Source SAMHSA ... SAMHSA, with the support of other government agencies, is launching a new campaign aimed at educating senior citizens on the use of pain relievers ... The SAMHSA report also shows that 48 percent of new initiates used Vicodin, Lortab or Lorcet; 34. (SeniorJournal.com)
Feds act on methadone deaths Jul 23, 2006
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is coming up with a strategy to deal with the spike in deaths, said spokeswoman Leah Young ... The agency is developing a standard to determine just what should qualify as an overdose death caused by methadone something that was called for three years ago during a federal conference on methadone deaths convened by SAMHSA. ... Also, SAMHSA plans to provide training on the proper use of methadone for health-care... (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
1 in 5 has relative with problem Jul 20, 2006
But H. Westley Clark, who directs the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, says he's not surprised that 20% of poll respondents said they have an immediate relative who has been addicted to alcohol or drugs ... Pay attention to those four or five people as well as their addicted family member, and you increase the likelihood of a successful recovery, says Charles Curie, administrator of SAMHSA, which is part of the... (USA Today)
For a two minute high Jun 18, 2006
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSA National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, inhalants can affect nearly every part of the body and cause sudden death. Huffing is the breathing in of toxic fumes from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, correction fluid, cleaning supplies, gasoline, lighter fluid, Freon, computer cleaning fluid, glue, shoe polish, ether, paint solvents, butane, propane, nitrous oxide, spray paint and other aerosol... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
States fighting illegal use of fentanyl Jun 17, 2006
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services dministration (SAMHSA) issued an action alert to substance abuse treatment and prevention professionals throughout the United States regarding fentanyl. SAMHSA warned about a new combination of street drugs made with fentanyl to create a potentially lethal effect ... "The addition of fentanyl to heroin or cocaine being sold on the streets is believed to be the cause of clusters of drug-related deaths and even greater numbers of overdoses in east... (Food Consumer)
Intermittent Explosive Disorder Affects Up To 16 Million Americans Jun 7, 2006
In addition to primary funding from the NIMH, the National Comorbidity Survey Replication received supplemental funding from a number of sources, including National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Can't find it. (Science Daily)
SAMHSA Administrator Charles Curie Resigns; NAMI Praises Leadership and Achievement May 26, 2006
WASHINGTON, May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) received the news today that Charles Curie, administrator of the federal Substance Abuse l Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), intends to resign, effective August 5, 2006. NAMI executive director Michael J. Fitzpatrick has issued the following statement: "We express our appreciation and respect for the leadership Charles Curie has provided in seeking to pave the way for genuine transformation of America's... (PR Newswire)
Pennsylvania Takes Part in Summit to Enhance Behavioral Health Response After Disasters May 23, 2006
The summit is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA. Pennsylvania has played a significant role in providing relief to people who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Over 5,000 citizens from the Gulf Coast region are now living in Pennsylvania. (PR Newswire)
Stress takes toll on kids May 16, 2006
Sun Herald - 05/16/06. Survey shows DeSoto children hit hard by post-hurricane stress. (Charlotte Sun Herald)
HURRICANE-MENTAL May 16, 2006
Scripps Howard News Service. Side ways: Build abs by working oblique muscles. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Legal drugs send more to ER May 10, 2006
The data, to be released today by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), show that 1 ... "We need to see a real focus getting the message out that just because something is prescribed or over-the counter doesn't mean it's not harmful," says SAMHSA administrator Charles Curie ... The number of addicts seeking treatment for abusing prescription opiates, while relatively small at 63,243 in 2004, was up 62% from three years earlier, according to data released last... (USA Today -- News)
Florida to get $16M for hurricane counseling Mar 18, 2006
The federal (SAMHSA) has awarded Florida $16 ... These grants are via a partnership of SAMHSA and the ... SAMHSA Administrator Charles Curie called the impact of the trio of storms unprecedented. (Orlando Business Journal)
