Health Insight: Support Group to Start in RI for Those Suffering the Loneliest …
Health Insight: Support group to start in RI for those suffering the loneliest …
If such heartless attitudes are commonplace (and online comments on these stories suggest they are), then our culture's addiction problem has another far-reaching side effect: an… Continue reading
Grossman, Coakley Release Plans to Improve Behavioral Health Services
Grossman, Coakley release plans to improve behavioral health services
The two plans align in many respects, with both calling for de-emphasis on incarceration in favor of more treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues and increased reimbursement rates for… Continue reading
Steel River's 'August: Osage County' Is Up-Close-and-Personal Theater
Steel River's 'August: Osage County' is up-close-and-personal theater
At the center of this mercurial clan is Violet, the matriarch, whose addiction to prescription drugs and aggressive personality has affected the entire family. She is played to perfection by Barb Hannevig… Continue reading
Expert Panel Discusses Bath Salts on Good Day Street Talk
Expert Panel Discusses Bath Salts on Good Day Street Talk – Jack Feinberg, Vice President and Clinical Director of Phoenix Houses of Florida, weighed in on synthetic marijuana during an interview with Good Day Street …
New Blairsville Support Group Looks to Address Drug Problems
New Blairsville support group looks to address drug problems
Now Blairsville has a group dedicated to helping spread awareness, educating the community and supporting those affected by drug addiction. The Blairsville Support Group Against Drugs held its second monthly meeting… Continue reading
Baby-Boomer Drug and Alcohol Warning
Baby-boomer drug and alcohol warning
There is a growing problem of drug and alcohol misuse among older people, as "baby-boomers" age, campaigners are warning. A report from the charity DrugScope says more are drinking too much, and alcohol-related hospital admissions… Continue reading