Practice Demonstration – Substance Abuse Counseling

Practice Demonstration – Substance Abuse Counseling – Part 7 of 10 Produced by the Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – SAMHSA

Addicts overwhelm Kentucky's drug treatment options

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The Courier-Journal has been investigating the state's prescription drug abuse epidemic for the past two years, publishing stories on the rising toll of drug overdoses, the Florida pain-pill pipeline, rogue pain clinics in Kentucky and the …
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YourNews: Substance abuse prevention award names first recipient

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John Gill, special counsel in the Knox County District Attorney's Office, makes his acceptance speech for a substance abuse prevention award named in his honor. Don Wake (MDC board president), Karen Pershing (MDC Executive Director) and Jill Griffin …
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Teen Dating Violence Linked to Depression, Substance Abuse

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Teen Dating Violence Linked to Depression, Substance Abuse Teens in an abusive relationship may be more likely to develop later emotional and substance abuse problems, according to new research published in the journal Pediatrics. The study involved …
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Seasons Center adds substance abuse program, sees a 'ton' of demand from BV …

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Executive Director Kim Scorza told the Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors Tuesday the non-profit organization is now certified to handle substance abuse. After Seasons hired a substance abuse counselor, the program filled up in six weeks.
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