mental health

Wyoming to Gain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Designation

Wyoming to gain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area designation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-W.Va … will help our state and local law enforcement authorities in their tireless fight against drug abuse,” said Rahall. “Drug abuse and… Continue reading

How Has Your Family or Community Been Affected by Prescription Drug Abuse?

How has your family or community been affected by prescription drug abuse?
Oklahoma has the fifth highest drug overdose death rate in the United States, with 19.4 per 100,000 people suffering drug overdose fatalities, according to a new report, Prescription… Continue reading

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Technology Innovations Conference at the White House

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Technology Innovations Conference at the White House
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Technology Innovations Conference at the White House. On September 16, 2013, the top three challenge finalists of…


 

Is There Any Kind of Rehab Type Place for People That Are Not Addicts?

Question by ***~***: Is there any kind of rehab type place for people that are not addicts?
Like a mental health facility that someone could go for a week or so that would consist of intensive therapy, like a drug/alcohol… Continue reading

What Is the Medical and Legal Definition of “Narcotics Abuse”?

Question by Kirk: What is the medical and legal definition of “narcotics abuse”?
If a patient suddenly discovered he had been given a diagnoses of “narcotics abuse”, what does that mean? It’s a false claim and it needs further investigation,… Continue reading

Insurers Required to Cover Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Insurers Required To Cover Mental Health And Substance Abuse
WASHINGTON D.C., — Both mental illnesses and substance abuses will be covered with the same resources that are used to cover physical illnesses. WASHINGTON D.C.– According to the Institute of Mental… Continue reading