mental illness

Drug Rehab Expert: Marijuana Coming From Youngtown May Be Laced With

Drug Rehab Expert: Marijuana Coming From Youngtown May Be Laced With
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A local drug rehabilitation expert wants people to be aware that marijuana in our area could have heroin in it. Dr. Neil Capretto from Gateway Rehabilitation said, “I've heard three… Continue reading

Expert Advice on Dealing With Prescription Drug Abuse in Teens

Expert advice on dealing with prescription drug abuse in teens
Filed under: drug abuse centers

Tom Deitzler, senior clinical director of adolescent and young adult services at Caron Treatment Centers, talks about steps parents should take to understand the choices their teens face and how to protect them. 1 …… Continue reading

Outbreak of Deadly Tuberculosis Strain a 'disaster'

Outbreak of deadly Tuberculosis strain a 'disaster'
Filed under: drug rehab centres western cape

Catherina Abraham, 20, is one of six confirmed cases and the first in a potential wave of medical refugees fleeing an outbreak of the incurable form of the illness, known as XDR-TB (Extensively Drug Resistant TB).… Continue reading

Residential Treatment Centers Now Offers Placement for Panic Disorder

Residential Treatment Centers Now Offers Placement for Panic Disorder
Filed under: residential treatment centers

This new website helps save time and effort by streamlining the process of finding the right residential center for specific mental illnesses and addictions. RTC.com also provides a wealth of information on the… Continue reading

McGovern Center Looks to Continue Legacy After Co-Founder's Passing

McGovern Center looks to continue legacy after co-founder's passing
Filed under: alcohol detox centres

A local alcohol and mental illness treatment center hopes to continue its legacy after the passing of a prominent advocate. George McGovern, co-founder of the Teresa McGovern Center, passed away Sunday at the age of 90.… Continue reading

Doctors’ Groundbreaking Research Led to Methadone’s Use in Treating Addiction – Lodi News-Sentinel

Doctors’ groundbreaking research led to methadone’s use in treating addiction – Lodi News-Sentinel
Filed under: Addiction Treatment

Doctors' groundbreaking research led to methadone's use in treating addiction
Lodi News-Sentinel
They started treating heroin addicts with methadone in 1964, finding that the drug blocked heroin's rush and instead provided a slow… Continue reading