Celebrate Radio Network's Weekly Reaching Up to Focus on Substance Abuse …

Celebrate Radio Network's Weekly Reaching Up to Focus on Substance Abuse …

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

Fass noted that, “In most parts of the country, there still is no place for teens to either seek affordable substance abuse treatment or even if in treatment, the necessary 12-step aftercare. Teens aren't engaged by or going to 12-step groups for …
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Bill would require drug testing

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

We have to examine the new bill for 'unintended consequences.'” He said alternatives to the punishment for failing the drug tests might range from requiring a person to have substance abuse treatment to removing a person's children from their home.
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Treated Teens Still Likely to Try Suicide

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

In most cases (>55%), treatment starts prior to onset of suicidal behaviors but fails to prevent these behaviors from occurring, they noted. Teens with certain distress, disruptive behavior, and substance abuse disorders were more likely to have a …
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Substance Abuse Treatment Program – Judy Redmond, MA, LPC, discusses RCBM’s Substance Abuse Treatment Program, which may include assessment; pharmacotherapy; family or couples therapy; and individual therapy in order to address addictive disorders or behaviors and restore full and healthy functioning.