mental health

What Factors Must Be Present in an Addiction Treatment Program Before It Can Be Considered Effective?

Question by dianna ns: What factors must be present in an addiction treatment program before it can be considered effective?
I don’t really know how to scrutinize treatment programs and I want to make sure that my friend who’s… Continue reading

How Can I Console Somebody Recovering From Drug Addiction?

Question by Bela: How can I console somebody recovering from drug addiction?
I have a suitemate who is moving out because of her drug addiction. Her mom has been living here for the past week, and it has been… Continue reading

Synthetic Drug Ban May Trigger Withdrawal Crisis

Synthetic drug ban may trigger withdrawal crisis

Filed under: drug abuse treatment specialist

Newcastle's synthetic drug abuse epidemic has hit new lows, with fears of a mental health crisis that could eclipse that created by the powerful methamphetamine ''ice''. Mental… Continue reading

Looking Toward the Future

Looking toward the future

Filed under: drug addiction treatment options

Also, implement a program similar to Ohio's Post-Secondary Enrollment Options to allow talented high school students to take college courses. — Brian Powell. 20. … Saturate the state with effective… Continue reading

Much-Needed Boost for Hospitals

Much-needed boost for hospitals

Filed under: outpatient drug treatment programs

But the funding for specialist outpatient services has remained relatively steady, increasing by less than 1 per cent, meaning the so-called “hidden waiting list” – to get to see a… Continue reading

Education Project Gives Students a Step Up

Education project gives students a step up

Filed under: drug abuse help for parents

Students attending Open Book's classes range from ex-offenders to those with a history of drug and alcohol addiction, childhood abuse and mental health issues. … She… Continue reading