Prescription Drug Abuse Taxes State's Children/family Agency

Prescription drug abuse taxes state's children/family agency

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He swoops her into his arms after introducing himself to her mother, who has been in an intervention program through the state Department of Children & Families and Community Partnership for Children where she gets substance abuse treatment while …
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New West Windsor outpatient addiction treatment facility answers call to serve

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According to numbers compiled by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), 959282 residents of New Jersey were in need of addiction treatment in 2010, the latest year for which data are available. According to the report, 30521 …
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Study shows PTSD symptoms improve when substance abuse treatment added

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Combining treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse resulted in improved PTSD symptoms without worsening symptoms of substance abuse, according to a study released Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment – This video on Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment was developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with SAMHSA. The video adapted the contents from the SAMHSA TIP 50, Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment, and is reformatted as a didactic tool for staff who work with persons with suicidal behaviors. A moderator and three member panel discuss ways to manage and address suicidal thoughts and behaviors among individuals with substance abuse issues. Case scenarios are presented and discussed by the panelists. This video provides with necessary information on “what”,” why”, and “how” one should treat clients with substance abuse issues and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It provides information on suicide and substance use disorders, including risk factors, warning signs, and follow-up care. The counseling sessions portrayed in the video employ the specific counseling techniques and the four-step process recommended by TIP 50. You can request a copy of the TIP through store.samhsa.gov The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) website, www.sprc.org supported by SAMHSA, features resources, news, and research articles related to preventing suicide and treating persons with suicidal behaviors. A September 2010 Webinar on TIP 50 can be accessed at: www.sprc.org

 

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