Posts Tagged ‘los angeles times’
Lawmakers say they're fixing roads and fighting drugs and diseases. They just …
They're not so good at providing money to pay for things,” said Richard Nance, who directs alcohol and drug treatment programs in Utah County, south of Salt Lake City. Like public health officials, law enforcement leaders and clinic operators … Read more on Los Angeles Times
Four injured when car crashes through Billerica daycare center
The driver of the vehicle was transported to Lahey Clinic in Burlington for treatment of unspecified injuries. Two other children were treated at the scene for minor injuries and released to their parents. There were a total of four toddlers and two … Read more on Wicked Local
Family of Worcester State overdose victim speaks openly at funeral
Everything about Emmett Scannell was bathed in bright light at his midweek memorial service in the center of Bridgewater: the good, the bad and the ugly truth about what killed him. Scannell, 20 … He fit homework in around Alcoholics Anonymous … Read more on Worcester Telegram
LA city, county OK homeless plans, but where will the money come from?
The county plan approved Tuesday lays out a blueprint for spending the $ 150 million over the next two years on a variety of programs to reduce homelessness, on top of the nearly $ 1 billion a year county officials estimated they spend now on health and … Read more on Los Angeles Times
Avita opening women's treatment program
Kraemer said the admission requirements are a primary diagnosis of a substance abuse disorder and an open Department of Family and Children Services case or being a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipient. DFCS funds the program. Women … Read more on Gainesville Times
Dr. Patti Juliana Joins Liberation Programs as Chief Program Officer
Liberation Programs provides that critical foundation in keeping with my own philosophy,” she said, adding, “I was immediately drawn to Liberation because they are one of the area's most progressive and innovative providers of substance abuse treatment. Read more on Greenwich Free Press
“Fine I will leave, and when I kill myself it is your fault!”.
He tells me he does not need rehab and will not be going. In his mind things are back to … Carers warn increased drug use, particularly ice, is also exacerbating the rate of mental health issues in the community. Program medical director of emergency … Read more on Herald Sun
Facebook Shuts Down Medical-Marijuana Pages in Arizona and Other States
Prince says a growing list of Arizona dispensary pages representing tens of thousands of patients have been taken down. But inexplicably, some remain … "Officials from Breakwater Wellness and Treatment Center in Cranbury and Compassionate Sciences … Read more on Phoenix New Times
County or city: Who is responsible for dealing with LA homelessness?
The county has stumbled on rules that, for example, earmark funds for foster care but not for family housing, or pay for a clinic patient's drug rehab but not a jail inmate's. The county for too long was unwilling or unable to work with the state and … Read more on Los Angeles Times
Drug overdose deaths soar in 2015
The Open Door is also stepping up its efforts at the Indiana County Jail with what Mercuri called “an intensive outpatient program,” which will roll out in the next two weeks with help from other organizations such as the Armstrong Indiana Drug and … Read more on Indiana Gazette
Ohio's behavioral health redesign – Part 1
Services such as community psychiatric supportive treatment (CPST), pharmacologic management, substance abuse disorder, medical/somatic, and others are being reviewed for redesign. … Along with these changes, the state plans to provide coverage for … Read more on Lexology (registration)
County amasses mental health funds amid need
… programs that aim to appropriately address varying levels of mental health challenges. Peggy Marcus, a peer support specialist in a county's short-term acute residential treatment or START facility, said these programs work for those who can access … Read more on The San Diego Union-Tribune
Judge orders prompt release of immigrant children from detention
A federal judge has once again dealt a blow to the Obama administration's immigration policies, ordering federal officials to promptly release children held at family detention facilities. The judge, in a ruling … In the statement, the department … Read more on Los Angeles Times
Pot Smokers Stop Smoking as Much Once They Can Legally Drink Alcohol: Study
Crost suggests officials should reassess the minimum legal drinking age. "If you think marijuana is more harmful [than booze], then you might want to consider loosening the restrictions for alcohol," he writes, per EurekAlert, noting restrictions on … Read more on Newser
Three lovely French rosés to drink with summer's le grand aioli – LA Times
When planning an aioli feast, don't stop at one rosé: Lay in several, the better to taste and compare. The 2014 crop of French rosés is just coming into wine shops now, so now is the time to pick up a summer's supply before your favorites are gone from … Read more on Los Angeles Times
John Singleton warned by doctors to stop binge drinking
Media mogul John Singleton has been warned to curb his excessive drinking or face the prospect of an early death. Singleton's son Jack told the Daily Telegraph the 73-year-old advertising and media guru had undergone a cardiac ablation procedure after … Read more on 9news.com.au
Choices Matter
We've seen the devastation that comes with a diagnosis of HIV or the affects of drug abuse on an unborn child. But, we've also seen the joy of teens completing second chance programs, of families overcoming addictions and the light that comes on when … Read more on The Herald-News
Edward Boyd: Tackling prisoners' drug addictions will cut crime
Yet the issue remains: the prison service has become resigned to failure, resigned to widespread drug abuse being a daily part of prison life. Today, just under a third of prisoners in England and Wales say it is easy to get illegal drugs. Seven per … Read more on Conservative Home
Overcoming barriers to mental health and substance abuse care
James Kennedy volunteers through his church to help young people struggling with drugs and alcohol, a cause he took up after losing his own son to addiction in 2010. He knows firsthand the challenges of getting treatment. "Every organization requires … Read more on Los Angeles Times
Event to help people navigate mental health care system
What's even more discouraging is that even seasoned mental health professionals struggle to find appropriate care for those suffering from illnesses such as substance abuse issues, mental health concerns or overcoming developmental disabilities. Read more on New Bern Sun Journal