substance abuse

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

How Long Will It Take for Women to Become Comfortable Enough in Their New Found Equality?

Question by Earl Obama: How long will it take for women to become comfortable enough in their new found equality?
When will young women disregard this notion that they can raise children the right way, while working full-time, all by… Continue reading

Need for Prison Reform Is Evident – the Hill (Blog)

Need for prison reform is evident – The Hill (blog)

Need for prison reform is evident
The Hill (blog)
Substance abuse is prevalent among 80 percent of female inmates, and many have reproductive health needs. Female inmates are also more… Continue reading

Is Crack Back? – ABC News

Is Crack Back? – ABC News


ABC News
Is Crack Back?
ABC News
In 2012, 1.6 million Americans used all forms of cocaine, including crack, according to the latest statistics by the federal government's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services… Continue reading

How Heroin Abuse Has Become Epidemic

How heroin abuse has become epidemic
On Monday, the largest group of treatment professionals, the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, will host a town hall discussion of how the medical community can address the prescription painkiller epidemic… Continue reading

Why Is It Important for Management to Be Able to Identify Symptoms of Substance Abuse in the Workplace?

Question by Bradslady: Why is it important for management to be able to identify symptoms of substance abuse in the workplace?
Describe potential negative effects of substance abuse during personal hours that might affect the company. Why are workplace substance… Continue reading