Depression Treatment and Adolescent Drug Abuse
Depression Treatment and Adolescent Drug Abuse – Treating adolescents for major depression can also reduce their chances of abusing drugs later on, a secondary benefit found in a five-year study of nearly 200 youths at 11 sites across the United States, according to a Duke University study. Here, lead author John Curry, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University, discusses the findings. Press release: today.duke.edu
Patients And Providers Plan Heartfelt Testimony For Chicago Congressional …
Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment
"People struggling with eating disorders and substance abuse are most affected by this antiquated way of thinking because they often require residential treatment. It defies reason that these mental health issues would be viewed differently than other …
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Beshear signs emergency regulations with tough prescription standards to …
Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment
In cases of chronic treatment, doctors must perform a comprehensive physical exam and inquire about a patient's potential for substance abuse, he said. Those who favor the regulations say they are necessary to quell an epidemic of drug abuse that has …
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Bay County judges give new award to Prosecutor Kurt Asbury for his …
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BAY CITY, MI — A new award has been crafted in the name of former Bay County District Judge Craig D. Alston for his championing of the county's substance abuse treatment courts, and the first recipient of the honor is Prosecutor Kurt C. Asbury. The …
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