Make the Connection: Adolescent Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery

Make the Connection: Adolescent Chemical Dependency Treatment and Recovery – This video is aimed at parents and others concerned about adolescents who have problems with substance abuse. The film describes adolescent addiction and treatment in interviews by parents, adolescents, and treatment providers. This video was updated from the original version produced in 2007 by the Washington State Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (now Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery), funded by the national Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. The video was updated in May 2012 to add current contacts for the Washington State Recovery Help Line and other resources.

What new marijuana laws mean for troops

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Service members hoping to join the party in Colorado and Washington state should think twice about sparking up with the jubilant supporters of marijuana legalization. Already among the 18 states that have legalized medical marijuana, both states became …
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Shooting spotlights mental health treatment, resources

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The local, state and national initiatives are aiming to provide education to parents and teachers about mental illness, are increasing the mental health workforce by supporting loan forgiveness programs, and are ensuring that schools have adequate …
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Ex-US Marine jailed in Mexico wins back his freedom

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After speaking with the family of Jon Hammar, U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida said she was able to confirm the 27-year-old man had been released "and is back safely in the United States." Olivia Hammar … The decision to release …
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