PTSD & Substance Abuse: Overview & Treatment


 

PTSD & Substance Abuse: Overview & Treatment – Robyn Walser, of the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, addresses the issue of self-medication and substance abuse in returning OEF and OIF veterans, many of whom suffer from PTSD. This program presents and overview of the problem and introduces some of the effective treatments. Series: Treating the Invisible Wounds of War: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, Families and Care Providers [10/2009] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 16285]

 

Drug Task Force gets thinner amount of federal funding

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and Residential Substance Abuse Treatment programs are administered at the federal level by the U.S. Department of …
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Rahall Stands Up Against Drug Abuses

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

Rahall has been active and vocal in promoting legislation that he introduced, H.R. 1925, the Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the House …
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Rosecrance opening McHenry County office

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

Rosecrance – in response to the closure of another longtime facility – will open a new outpatient office for mental health and substance abuse treatment next …
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