Mental Health, Addiction Services Need Support

Mental health, addiction services need support

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

Individuals leaving jail and prison need a range of services – including alcohol and drug, mental health, and other health care treatment to make a successful transition from incarceration to life in our communities. Without access to services …
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Addiction treatment system implementation moving forward, committee told

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

Peter Shumlin approved legislation last year to create a regional system for opioid addiction treatment. On Tuesday, Deputy Health Commissioner Barbara Cimaglio, who oversees the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs, provided the House …
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“Mom, You're A Junkie!” Explaining the Disease of Addiction to Children

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

Then, during last week's episode, the VH-1 reality star sat down with AJ (her teenage son with ex-husband and mobster Junior Pagan) to talk with him about her problem with substance abuse and her decision to go to an addiction treatment center …
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Scornaienchi re-eclected chairwoman of Howard Co. Alcohol and Drug Abuse …

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

… executive director of HC DrugFree, has been re-elected to a third term as the chair of the Howard County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Board, which reviews services and the need for services relating to alcohol and drug abuse education, treatment …
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