Leon Valley Alcoholism Treatment Helpline Offers Guidance to Drug and Alcohol …
LIGHTNING RELEASES 04/21/14 –The people of Leon Valley, TX who struggle with drug and alcohol substance abuse are often unsure of where they can go to get real help. Teenagers are even more problematic because they have even less resources at … Read more on Ticker Report

Hassan speaks at substance abuse forum
That, according to experts, is a better term and is much less of a stigma for those battling addiction. “Substance Misuse Treatment and Trends” was the theme of a conference yesterday at the Stockbridge Theatre at Pinkerton Academy. Center for Life … Read more on Eagle-Tribune

Gambling Addiction Treatment Sparse As Mass. Gears Up For Casinos
This is a very complicated disorder that's very interconnected to both mental health and substance abuse,” Ortiz explains. He and Dot Duda from Mt. Auburn Hospital say people in the throes of addiction need easy access to treatment. “If they're driving … Read more on WBUR

Anti-craving drug and counseling lower alcohol harm in homeless, without …
"Abstinence-based alcohol treatment has not been effective for or desirable to many homeless people with alcohol dependence ," said Susan Collins of the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She is the lead … Read more on EurekAlert (press release)

Question by jojo928: i am 4 month sober and have done so without AA, can it i last?

Best answer:

Answer by Joe
It will last as long as you let it.

I think you’ve done really well by stopping on your own. Keep it going!!!!!!!!!!

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Executive function deficits can lead to attentional impairments during alcohol …
These deficits were strongly correlated with duration of AD habits, number of previous detoxification treatments, and mean alcohol consumption prior to detoxification. Previous … The main problem induced by long-term alcohol abuse is an inability to … Read more on Science Codex

New Study on Parenting Reveals the Benefits of Alcohol Treatment in Family …
In short, families with a father who struggled with alcohol dependency displayed more conflict than those who had no issues with alcohol. Seeking treatment for alcohol dependence also helped alleviate the amount of conflict within a family unit. Read more on PR Web (press release)

A Look at the Many Ways Bollywood Mishandles Mental Health
This movie's shortcomings lie in its failure to properly portray alcoholism as a disease — a medical condition with both physical and mental components of alcohol dependence that requires proper treatment. Aarohi tries to “love away” Rahul's … Read more on The Aerogram

Families suffer as heroin overdoses rise
His father, in a show of support, accompanied him to Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous meetings. "He was getting back … His parents tried to get him into a local residential treatment program, but the wait was six to 12 months. Nor could they … Read more on Cincinnati.com

Scranton school director charged with DUI; board president calls for resignation
After his crash, Mr. Casey checked himself into Marworth Treatment Center for alcohol rehabilitation. He spent 24 days in rehab, and has since returned to his seat on the board. There was no discussion of the charges during Monday's school board meeting. Read more on Scranton Times-Tribune

AA counsellor warns of Paphos drinking culture
In terms of alcohol abuse, he said that although some UK health authorities had 'drying out units', chronic alcoholics often ended up in psychiatric hospitals as there were no treatment resources as such. Addiction was seen as a psychological flaw and … Read more on Cyprus Mail

Question by ZombieTrix 2012: Faith Based Initiatives?
Have you ever supported a church, temple, mosque or other faith-based establishment even though you do not subscribe to that faith simply because they are doing good works for the community?

There is a local church that I give money to on occasion because they run a food bank that is very important to the people in the area. It costs $ 50,000 a year to run, and they cannot get state help because the are on the boarder of two states. The state they are in insists that any resouces from them go only to state residents, but 90% of the people who use the food bank come from across the boarder. The other state won’t help them becuase it isn’t in their state. So they rely upon donations. I am not Christian, but these people are really helping a lot of people, so I support them.

Do any of you have similar stories?
Thanks capital… I don’t do as much as I’d like to… but every bit helps, right? 😉

Best answer:

Answer by capitalctu
On behalf of all those people you are helping, thanks. THe world needs more of you.

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Local experts: New overdose treatment will save lives
Evzio, a new naloxone delivery system, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. The device is for use in emergency situations when a person is believed to have overdosed on opioid drugs, and it does not have to be … Read more on Timesonline.com

'Help for today, hope for tomorrow'
Hope for Tomorrow,” and both Joint Base Langley-Eustis alcohol and substance abuse programs are working toward bettering the lives of U.S. service members suffering from alcohol dependence. The Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Treatment program at … Read more on DVIDS

Addicted Oklahoma: How can Oklahoma combat doctor-shopping?
I know that in Oklahoma, an estimated 70 percent of adults in Oklahoma (40 percent of youths) who need mental health treatment don't receive it. And every day, 600 to 900 Oklahomans who need residential substance abuse treatment are turned away for … Read more on NewsOK.com

Mahoning County substance–abuse official speaks to Congressional panel
Andrea Paventi, executive director of Mahoning County Treatment Alternatives to Street Crimes, which tracks and tests Mahoning County substance abusers, testified Friday at a House caucus meeting on substance abuse. She was one of five panel members … Read more on Youngstown Vindicator

Senate committee approves budget bill
Senate Bill 263, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez, D-Belen, would require the increased tax revenue to go toward local alcohol-abuse treatment programs. Currently, only McKinley County is allowed by law to set a higher tax rate on … Read more on ABQ Journal

Smoking Cessation Linked to Improved Mental Health
"Clinicians tend to treat the depression, alcohol dependence, or drug problem first and allow patients to 'self-medicate' with cigarettes if necessary. The assumption is that psychiatric problems are more challenging to treat, that quitting smoking may … Read more on Medscape

Question by John Doez: how to get “Alcohol dependency Treatment”?

Best answer:

Answer by Silver Stins
which one do you want?
there are inpatient treatment and outpatient treatment..

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Clinical trial indicates gabapentin is safe and effective for treating alcohol …
The generic drug gabapentin, which is already widely prescribed for epilepsy and some kinds of pain, appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of alcohol dependence. The finding comes from a 150-patient randomized, placebo-controlled, double … Read more on YottaFire