mental health

This Is Your Brain on Drugs

This is your brain on drugs

Filed under: teen drug abuse

Once the drugs react with these receptors, they alter the function of the brain. Drugs of abuse engage the areas of brain that control motivation, pleasure pathways, emotions and… Continue reading

Gambling a Problem, Especially When the Money Runs Dry

Gambling a problem, especially when the money runs dry

Filed under: addiction helpline

An addiction specialist says office pools and friendly wagers usually aren't a big deal, but problems begin when gamblers focus on the point spread and use a… Continue reading

New Found Life Substance Abuse Treatment Center of Delray Beach, Florida

New Found Life Substance Abuse Treatment Center of Delray Beach, Florida

Filed under: addiction help for families

Ms. Amico has dedicated her life to helping families navigate successfully through mental health challenges, chemical addictions and eating disorders including bulimia… Continue reading

Expansion of Medicaid Will Save Lives

Expansion of Medicaid will save lives

Filed under: drug addiction help free

As the director of the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County, I know that with Medicaid expansion, many working families in our community will have… Continue reading

George Hamilton and Other Celebs to Host Local Fundraiser for Teens and

George Hamilton And Other Celebs To Host Local Fundraiser For Teens And

Filed under: alcohol addiction help

Holistic Counseling Services Inc. (HCSI) – Where Science Meets Addiction – is a Miami based non-profit created to provide support and funding… Continue reading

Gov. Nixon Proposes $10M for Mo. Mental Health

Gov. Nixon proposes M for Mo. mental health

Filed under: drug treatment centers in st. louis mo

"We must do everything in our power to get folks the treatment they need, before it's too late," Nixon said during his… Continue reading