mental health

Veterans Can Get Help Instead of Jail Time

Veterans can get help instead of jail time
[rewrite]“Being arrested is the first way of getting help.” Rather than serve time jail, Stefanovic, along with the thousands of other veterans suffering from addiction and mental health problems, was offered a lifeline. Like the civilian drug and mental health …[/rewrite]
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In Boston, VA enlists help of former homeless veterans to help others still
[rewrite]Then, once the vet gets into a house, officials arrange the support services that the veteran will need to stay there, such as substance-abuse counseling and job training. Most often, the federal government pays most of the cost for the home through a …[/rewrite]
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The Perfect Triathlon Dating Profile

The Perfect Triathlon Dating Profile
[rewrite]The topic of Internet dating — and particularly how people portray themselves in their online profiles — featured prominently in a recent conversation among my friends. … Wait a minute… maybe we do need a little help in the dating department …[/rewrite]
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Chilly polar vortex descends on New Brrrr-itain
[rewrite]Dannel P. Malloy has reactivated the state's Severe Cold Weather Protocol, directing the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the …[/rewrite]
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Is Substance Abuse/addiction Motivated by the Desire to Achieve Euphoria or to Avoid the Opposite?

Question by slydog: Is substance abuse/addiction motivated by the desire to achieve euphoria or to avoid the opposite?
[rewrite]Is substance abuse/addiction motivated by the desire to achieve euphoria or to avoid the opposite?
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Answer by confused
it is to escape the misery one is in and to achieve euphoria that the person rarely gets in the human experience. thus tricking his mind into thinking that it is good for him and causing his addiction .

What Are the Stats for Drug and Alcohol Recovery? How Many Users Actually Stop?

Question by Rose: what are the stats for drug and alcohol recovery? How many users actually stop?
[rewrite]This question applies to addicts. How many drug addicts and alcoholics actually kick their habits? Let’s say 20 people go into treatment, how many of those 20 will get clean for a significant amount of time: 5 years or more?
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Answer by Who Am I
Unfortunately the number is pretty low. Out of 20 I would say maybe 4-5, if that.

Answer by raysny
Depends on the drug and the type of treatment. Over 90% of treatment in the US is 12step based: AA/NA. The rest is mostly Narconon (Scientology based) or heavily religious.

Mental Patients Bused Ï¿½ and Crime Followed

Mental patients bused � and crime followed
[rewrite]He was discharged May 23, 2012, with a bus ticket to Des Moines, psychiatric meds and a recommendation to continue getting mental health treatment in Iowa. The medical records say that Ceretti's mother, …. Berrier, a native of Pennsylvania with an …[/rewrite]
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Federal complaint unsealed against health center
[rewrite]Neither Durany, whose license lists her as working at urgent care clinics in central Indiana, nor her attorney, Sherrie Savett, of Philadelphia, Pa., could be reached by The Herald Bulletin. Campbell also did not return a phone call to The … Also …[/rewrite]
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Drug Rehab for Women Offers Alternatives to Drinking on NYE

Drug Rehab For Women Offers Alternatives to Drinking on NYE
[rewrite]The Women's Program is a full service addiction, drug, alcohol and dual diagnosis drug rehab for women treatment facility in Florida for women suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues. Treatment programs include: drug rehab, alcohol …[/rewrite]
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Veterans Get Drug Rehab Help At Narconon Freedom Center Michigan
[rewrite]Veterans get additional holiday alcohol and drug rehabilitation help from Narconon Freedom Center. For the holidays, the center is offering 50% off the cost of their alcohol and drug rehab program to any veteran as a thank you for all they have …[/rewrite]
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