Camp Insider: Saints at Buccaneers Nov 22, 2009
Jackson was suspended for the first four games of the season under the league's substance abuse policy. He said being away from football helped change his preparation habits. (BucsInsiders.com)
Baby boomers find growing acceptance of marijuana use Nov 22, 2009
We re concerned by the public health impact of this, said Peter Delany, who heads the office in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that conducts the survey. Marijuana could present special problems for older users, he said, including unknown interactions with prescription drugs. (Boston Globe)
Rape nets 20 years Nov 22, 2009
He hadn t entered substance abuse treatment. Indeed, she said, he got picked up while out on bail, drunk in violation of his parole, and lied to the cops about who he was. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Tolman comments on drug report Nov 22, 2009
Some of the reforms include; improving education and prevention measures in schools, revamping the Commonwealth s prescription monitoring program to fall in line with more comprehensive plans from other states, regulating pain management training for doctors, dentists and nurse practitioners, ensuring that health insurance companies covering the necessary treatment for each individual, implementing a comprehensive jail diversion program for first-time, non-violent offenders, developing a... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Weymouth named second best community in state to raise kids Nov 22, 2009
Weymouth Wellness Coordinator Val Sullivan said that the town has many components that help strengthen families and discourage substance abuse, such as Old South Congregational Church s youth program. There are over 500 kids who are involved with the church youth program there, she said. (Weymouth News, MA)
NAMI Mercer supportgroups promote recovery Nov 22, 2009
Peer support is now one of the 10 fundamental components of recovery identified by the National Consensus Statement on Mental Health Recovery issued in 2004 by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In keeping with its grassroots origins and volunteer-driven operations, NAMI Mercer facilitates several free consumer support groups that offer respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. (NJ.com -- Times)
Mental health cases tax police, emergency workers Nov 22, 2009
Medication also doesn't work on everyone and substance abuse is often intertwined with mental illness. And some people who are perceived as strange, talking or yelling to themselves aren't necessarily dangerous, he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Comfort food season has arrived Nov 22, 2009
According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA), kids who eat dinner with their family regularly tend to. Eat healthier foods, and less junk. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
New effort links veterans, peers Component of Wounded Warriors Program gets started here, offering counseling and health treatment Nov 22, 2009
Those include the peer support groups, marriage counseling, family and child counseling, substance abuse counseling, identification and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries, and referral information. Veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve who are not eligible for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Game 10 Matchup: Steelers vs. Chiefs Nov 22, 2009
It will not help that WR Dwayne Bowe (33 catches, 466 yards), has been suspended for four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy. That means that two of the Chiefs' top three receivers, Chris Chambers and Lance Long, are players who weren't on the 53-man roster four weeks ago. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Why Can't Some People Give Up Cocaine? Nov 22, 2009
The study, published in the Spanish journal Psicolog;a Conductual, analyses the significant factors (sociodemographic, psychopathological and patterns of drug and other substance abuse) involved in patients continuing to use cocaine two years after having requested treatment ... The study shows that impulsiveness and the desire for new sensations are also factors involved with substance abuse. (Science Daily)
Break bad habits with Feng Shui Nov 21, 2009
Substance abuse is associated with the element of fire, which corresponds to your fame/reputation area. Clear the walls of your fame/reputation area. (India Times)
'Bro' suspect: 'Bail me out!' Nov 21, 2009
They say he'd agree to electronic or GPS monitoring, and get mental health and substance abuse counseling ... They say he'd agree to electronic or GPS monitoring, and get mental health and substance abuse counseling. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Organization's goal is to fight homelessness Nov 21, 2009
Identifying underlying issues that can lead to homelessness - such as substance abuse or mental health problems - is a vital step, said Mina. "People don't become homeless by osmosis," said Mina yesterday. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Opinion: Share the truth about war Nov 21, 2009
With more than 5,000 dead; more than 35,000 soldiers coming back with injuries, many that will last a lifetime; with one in six returning soldiers afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder; and with families torn apart by multiple deployments, domestic violence, substance abuse, divorces, suicides, homelessness, etc. we are slowly transitioning into the longest part of the war: the aftermath. (CNN)
"Big Brother 9" Winner Seeks Bail Nov 21, 2009
They say in court papers that he'd agree to electronic or GPS monitoring, and to get mental health and substance abuse counseling. MMIX The Associated Press. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
VA center opens two mental health units Nov 20, 2009
In response, the VA has developed programs for treating chronic mental health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management, substance abuse and depressive disturbances. The unit for women has added 10 beds to the VA center to respond to mental health and other medical needs for those who do not wish to be treated in mixed-gender settings. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Two men reflect on how Drug Court changed their lives Nov 20, 2009
The Drug Court gives defendants with chronic substance abuse problems another chance at treatment, often after probation, jail, and sometimes prison have failed. When cases are diverted to the Drug Court, defendants have an opportunity to follow a strict treatment program and show evidence of making changes in their lives, and gain not only easier treatment in the courts, but a better path for their lives. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Judge warns Cincy's Collaros he could face jail Nov 20, 2009
Bouchard said afterward that he expected Collaros to quickly take the first step in the program -- an interview about life history and any issues with substance abuse. A defendant also must pay $200 and attend an eight-hour class on underage drinking. (ESPN -- College Football)
Workers' hair tests nail 10 times more drug users Nov 20, 2009
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration data show a 0. 3% uptick in overall marijuana and hashish use from 2007 to 2008. (USA Today -- Money)
Mattoon woman pleads guilty to meth possession Nov 20, 2009
Probation terms included substance abuse treatment and other counseling and payment of 1,100 in fines ... Terms of her two-year first offender probation sentence included substance abuse treatment and 600 in fines. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Heroin abuse alarms officials Nov 20, 2009
In 2007 Saugus also easily outpaced surrounding communities when it came to the percentage of residents admitted to the hospital for any sort of substance abuse. Data compiled by the Department of Public Health reveals that in 2007, hospitals received 574 substance abuse admissions for heroin from Saugus ... Our numbers are certainly pronounced and it s something we need to pay close attention to, Nickolas said, though he pointed out substance abuse is a problem plaguing the entire region. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Suicide victims deserve to be remembered Nov 19, 2009
Over time, I've come to learn that more than 90 percent of people who die by suicide have an illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or substance abuse -- sometimes diagnosed, sometimes not. While suicide is typically the result of a complicated stew of life events and circumstances, the main ingredient is almost always an underlying illness. (Albany Times Union)
76ers edge Bobcats on layup Nov 19, 2009
Lewis, who was suspended for the first 10 games of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy, didn't play in the fourth quarter, which the Magic started with an 88-58 lead. His performance helped Orlando overcome the loss of starting point guard Jameer Nelson, who underwent arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
10-time DUI offender gets 5 years in prison Nov 19, 2009
"He's had opportunities to take care of his substance abuse or alcohol abuse problems.". Texeira's lawyer, Deputy Public Defender David Williams, asked for a sentence of a year in jail, probation and completion of an alcohol treatment program. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mental health woes fueled by purposeful neglect Nov 19, 2009
In the mid-1990s, Georgia House Bill 100 was promulgated as a radical method to restructure mental health and substance abuse services and to promote enhanced community-based services for both these clients and, indirectly, consumers with developmental disabilities ... One of the most devastating effects of the politicization of mental health, addiction and developmental disabilities care occurred at the offices of the Division of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Disabilities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Wizards trip up Cavaliers Nov 19, 2009
Lewis, who was suspended for the first 10 games of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy, didn't play in the fourth quarter. Knicks 110, Pacers 103: Al Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter against his former team as visiting New York beat Indiana to snap a six-game losing streak. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Interview: Ensuring American children's health Nov 19, 2009
This means making sure that pregnant women have access to nutritional food, vitamins and that they stay away from substance abuse, she said. As policymakers debate healthcare reform, children's advocates agree that denying health coverage that is easily accessible and affordable saddles a beleaguered system with a large financial burden and deprives children of the chance to grow up in a healthy and happy way. (Xinhuanet, China)
NH Clinton camp office hostage taker out of jail Nov 19, 2009
Earlier this year, Eisenberg sued Frisbie Memorial Hospital and psychiatric care provider Community Partners in Rochester, saying they didn't adequately treat his mental health and substance abuse problems before the hostage-taking. Frisbie disputes Eisenberg's allegations concerning his stay, discharge and role in his criminal conduct. (Concord Monitor)
* Amnesty chief calls for equality for poor Aussie Aborigines Nov 19, 2009
The government was also spending billions of dollars on improving housing, health services, schools and policing in these overcrowded communities that are often plagued by alcohol and substance abuse. Khan, a Bangladesh-born lawyer, told the National Press Club that Aboriginal poverty was the most pressing frontier for human rights in Australia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'This is a blessing' Nov 19, 2009
Wetzel and tribal leaders accepted the grant from Eric Broderick, acting administrator of the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ... 8 million federal grant to address substance abuse in Indian Country. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
• Kake man named 'Minister of Arm Wrestling' Nov 19, 2009
Of course, it wasn't always easy for Parton, who was plagued by substance abuse as a younger man. An itinerant logger, it went with the territory. (Juneau Empire)
Hawks tied for league's best record Nov 19, 2009
Lewis, who was suspended for the first 10 games of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy, didn't play in the fourth quarter, which the Magic started with an 88-58 lead. Grizzlies 106, Clippers 91: At Memphis, Tenn. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Angels to help MCHS reach its fundraising goal Nov 18, 2009
Through its affiliates, Mississippi Children's Home Society and the CARES Center, the agency offers programs including special educational services, school day programs, behavioral testing, psychiatric residential treatment, substance abuse treatment, intensive in-home services, adoption, therapeutic foster care, family preservation, shelter care and prevention services. Details. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Army suicides to top 2008, but progress seen Nov 18, 2009
But Chiarelli told NBC News the Army faced a shortage of mental health professionals, and that he was especially concerned about the dramatic shortage of substance abuse counselors ... He also said that as substance abuse among soldiers had risen recently, and the Army needed between 270 and 300 substance abuse counselors, NBC News reported. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Assault, jail drug delivery draws 20-year sentence Nov 18, 2009
"No program at the jail is going to fix him." But J.B. Anderson, a Dillon lawyer representing Rand as a public defender, said the young man's real problem is substance abuse. He said Rand clearly needs treatment for severe drug abuse and other problems, but given that he can be productive. (Montana Standard, MT)
Teen testifies about sex with radio station owner Nov 18, 2009
"He talked me into having sex with him," the teen said, acknowledging he has a troubled background of behavioral trouble and substance abuse. "We would start drinking and one thing would lead to another.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Motor Vehicle Crashes More Common Among Young Drivers Who Engage in Self-Harm Behaviors Nov 18, 2009
17, 2009) Drivers who engaged in self-harm were at increased risk of motor vehicle crashes, even after controlling for psychological distress and substance abuse, found a study of 18 871 Australian drivers published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. See Also. (Science Daily)
A new beginning: SAM moves beyond loss of house, drug bust Nov 18, 2009
Junior Adam Savaglio, former SAM president, devised an action plan for the chapter that includes yearly full chapter meetings with the GLO director, WUPD and Betsy Foy, the substance abuse specialist at Student Health Services, and required completion of GreekLifeEdu, an online prevention program. Chapter members are now also subject to a revised internal standard and code of conduct. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Wrap Up a Wish: Former hotel is a place to heal Nov 18, 2009
A former Fresno motel is home to several dozen women and children rebuilding lives torn by substance abuse. The 37-unit motel, built in the 1940s, is owned and operated by Spirit of Woman, a nonprofit organization that provides rehabilitation for low-income women and support for their children. (Fresno Bee)
NAMM Brings Canadian Tradition of 'Music Monday' to U.S. for Third Year to Inspire Appreciation of Music Making in U.S. Schools and Communities Nov 17, 2009
Helps adolescents release or control emotions and coping with difficult situations such as peer pressure, substance abuse, pressures of study and family, the dynamics of friendships and social life, and the pain of loss or abuse. This year, NAMM is encouraging more U.S. schools and organizations to sing and play together and heighten the public's awareness about how music education empowers children with important tools such as creativity, achievement and social engagement. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Godfather of rap Nov 17, 2009
Elsewhere in Scott-Heron's repertoire, tracks dealing with substance abuse now have the terrible plangency of telephone calls to the emergency services which are replayed on television reconstructions. "Down some dead-end street there ain't no turning back," croons the young Scott-Heron on Angel Dust. (BBC News -- Americas)
Man sentenced for chasing wife, daughter with gun Nov 17, 2009
During the sentencing Moeller stipulated that while Davis is incarcerated he must receive substance abuse counseling and mental health counseling. JOSEPH LAW. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Bon Secours details financial losses in report to Md. lawmakers Nov 17, 2009
After Bon Secours sells the Liberty Heights Avenue campus, it plans to lease space from BCC to continue operating its behavioral health and substance abuse programs from that location. It also hopes to continue to provide primary care medical services from the Washington Boulevard site after it is sold. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
BISD seeks to encourage youth leadership at overnight event (1) Nov 17, 2009
Not only do its creators hope that the Forum will ease high school orientation issues, but they see youth leadership as foundational to substance abuse prevention and intervention. To this end, Trish Frye of San Antonios Palmer Drug Abuse Program was asked to attend, as was Jeff Yalden, youth motivational speaker - a man whos closely affiliated with the MTV prime-time show, Made. (Boerne Star, TX)
Wrap Up a Wish: Help for the homeless Nov 17, 2009
Larry Arce, executive director of the Fresno Rescue Mission on G Street in downtown Fresno, has not read the report but thinks the $100,000 figure "is about right Defense discounts competency report in Smart case Defense attorneys for the man charged in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart say a psychiatrist's report deeming him competent for trial is advocacy, not an objective evaluation of facts. In U.S. District Court filings released late Thursday, defense attorneys criticize Dr. Michael... (Fresno Bee)
Relaxation Drinks Send the Wrong Message? Nov 17, 2009
"We'd be better off if we learn to cope naturally instead of artificially," said Scott Basinger, the assistant dean at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston for extramural affairs, who specializes in substance abuse. "It's the most bizarre way of managing your emotions, through pharmacology and chemistry, rather than the natural way, which is by dealing with the issues in front of you.". (ABC News)
Headed in the right direction (943) Nov 17, 2009
Of the 127 jail inmates assessed by Leggett in September, 14 percent had severe mental illnesses, and 74 percent had substance abuse problems, while 17 percent had co-occurring drug-alcohol and mental illness. Four years ago Bailey worked to create Leggett's position as a full-time jail psychologist. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Our view: Detox Nov 17, 2009
It's an expensive cycle of substance abuse. The city's shelter for drunks helped 3,300 people in 2007, but just 200 chronic users accounted for 56 percent of the shelter's business. (Anchorage Daily News)
At your service Nov 16, 2009
Community Outreach Services (CORS): Substance abuse services ... Serenity House of Volusia: Provides substance abuse residential and outpatient treatment for adults ... Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Heathcare: For individuals and families affected by mental illness, substance abuse, addictions and delinquency. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Dr. Gilbert Kombe; led efforts against HIV/AIDS worldwide Nov 16, 2009
He designed programs in infectious disease prevention, substance abuse prevention, and maternal and children s health. He championed federal legislation reauthorizing the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. (Boston Globe)
A shamed nation turns a blind eye Nov 16, 2009
It's housing, hygiene, violence, infant mortality, substance abuse, sexual abuse, education, employment, home ownership, life expectancy, wealth and diet. Across all the parameters, even according to the official Council of Australian Governments report Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2009, things indigenous are stagnating or getting worse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Source: NFL unlikely to discipline Raiders' Cable Nov 16, 2009
However, the league has directed Cable into a clinical evaluation process to determine whether further action is necessary due to conditions such as anger management or substance abuse. Historically, the NFL has not disciplined people when law enforcement has studied the incident and determined there is not enough evidence to proceed with the case. (ESPN -- Football)
A grand gesture Nov 16, 2009
Personal: Was made a ward of the state, in part because of his mother's substance abuse problems; made a habit of running away from foster homes to care for her; estranged father murdered while Michael was in high school. Attended nearly a dozen schools until graduating from Briarcrest Christian (near Memphis, Tenn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
No topic off limit for church's women's ministry group Nov 16, 2009
Topics such as depression, substance abuse, health problems, stress and menopause are openly discussed at meetings. Cardinell explained that many of the older women who attend the meetings were taught in their youth not to talk about their problems outside the home. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
United Way changing approach for donations Nov 16, 2009
Lori Criss, chief operating officer for Amethyst, an organization that provides substance abuse treatment and housing for women and their children, said the new policy will help because it provides guidance and accountability. It's getting funding from United Way for the first time. (FOX19.com, OH)
What's next in Afghanistan? Nov 16, 2009
Registered Nurse Dynamic Substance Abuse Agency in Schenectady is. Full Time and Part Time. (Albany Times Union)
Homeless addicts can wait months for help Nov 15, 2009
"When you have so many people die in a short period of time, that constitutes a crisis," said Westley Clark, director of the federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, who was in Anchorage in September ... The last official count of Anchorage's homeless in January found 343 homeless substance abusers, up from 295 just a year ago ... During the four years of former Gov. Frank Murkowski, grants for substance abuse treatment stagnated even as costs were rising. (Anchorage Daily News)
Poach lightly, then towel dry Nov 15, 2009
Registered Nurse Dynamic Substance Abuse Agency in Schenectady is. . (Albany Times Union)
Charities get creative in unusually hard times Nov 15, 2009
As they exhaust their savings and unemployment benefits, residents and their families are seeking assistance not only with "basic needs" - such as food and utility bills - but also require help managing depression, domestic violence and substance abuse. And, as unemployment stretches from weeks to months, "lack of confidence" has emerged as a major barrier for individuals trying to re-enter the workforce. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Visalia cracks down on homeless camp Nov 15, 2009
This is a societal issue that cuts across government boundaries and is compounded by the economic downturn, and the mental health and substance abuse issues many of the homeless deal with. But that doesn't make it any easier for residents living on F Street, where the latest encampment has been set up by the homeless. (Fresno Bee)
Reporting center aims to put offenders on right path Nov 15, 2009
The Day Reporting Center on Old Epps Bridge Road opened in January 2008, replacing a diversion center that began basically as a restitution collection center where probationers paid fines and child support, then evolved to include substance abuse counseling and employment assistance. At the old center, probationers had to report back each night and were supervised until they left the next day to go to work or look for a job. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Overdose deaths spark call for action Nov 15, 2009
Although the legislature in 1993 passed the Marchman Act, which allows for the involuntary commitment of people suffering from substance abuse, no mechanism exists to steer overdose patients from emergency rooms to treatment or intervention programs, or even to alert their families of the overdose ... Get them help--even if you have to get an involuntary order for substance abuse treatment (Marchman Act). (The Palm Beach Post)
Immigrants asked to be counted, avoid census boycott Nov 15, 2009
The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, for instance, opposes the boycott because the state could lose federal dollars used for Medicaid, foster care, child care, substance abuse programs, and education. State Rep. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Babson Park observes Red Ribbon Week Nov 15, 2009
Red Ribbon week is an opportunity for schools to educate students about the dangers of substance abuse, and encourage students to sign a drug-free promise. Article Rating. (Lake Wales News, FL)
