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 →