Homeless shelter director suggests closing it down
Jacqueline Williams, executive director of the Ford Street Project and Ukiah Community Center, will recommend to the board of directors today the idea of shutting down the Buddy Eller Center, which she says has become too costly to run as it is. She's …
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Study Reveals Steady Uptick in Sedative Prescriptions
The trend showed that dual prescriptions for both pain medication and sedatives rose by another 12% each year, and that patients who received prescriptions for opioid painkillers were four times as likely to receive sedatives prescriptions as well …
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Amazon.com Unveils List of Most Pampered Pet Cities in the US
Treat-Less In Seattle? Not Likely: While the city ranked second overall, Seattle locals love to give their animals treats. This locale topped the list for purchasing the most treats for dogs, cats, birds and other small animals. — Horsing Around In …
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With the Baby Boomer generation aging, more alcohol rehab programs across the country are finding their services in demand from this demographic. It may be hard to imagine for some, but seniors are struggling with alcohol addiction and account for almost 60 percent of the people seeking treatment each year.
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According to a recent article published by the Associated Press, the number of admissions to alcohol detox and alcohol rehab programs has doubled between the years of 1992 and 2008. Experts expect this rising trend to continue as the Baby Boomer generation grows older. This presents some unique challenges for alcohol rehab programs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that one of every eight older adults in the United States sought help for drug and alcohol addiction in 2008.
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One center in New York City is offering substance abuse treatment programs designed specifically for seniors.  “There is a level of societal denial around the issue. No one wants to look at their grandparent, no one wants to think about their grandparent or their elderly parent, and see that person as an addict,” said Peter Provet, President and CEO of Odyssey House.
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Many of these seniors have struggled for years with alcohol abuse, and reach a point in their lives where they recognize they need to get help for their disease. The next logical step would be to find a quality alcohol detox and alcohol rehab program. It is important to select an alcohol rehab program with an experienced medical staff, because it is common for seniors to have multiple medical problems like high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. All of these are chronic medical conditions that require daily medications and monitoring, and an alcohol rehab and alcohol detox program needs to provide that round-the-clock attention.
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It is possible for seniors to regain their health and start the recovery from alcohol addiction. The social stigma of the disease should not prevent anyone, regardless of their chronological age, from seeking quality treatment at an alcohol rehab.
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Greater access to addiction treatment, support services for family, friends needed
Don Brechner, a vice president with Harrington Hospital in Webster, said that about 80 percent of children being brought to the hospital for emergency services have a dual diagnosis, but the hospital has only 14 inpatient beds and has a difficult time …
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Central State Hospital closings cause patient overflow at River Edge …
20, 2010, an article from the Atlanta Journal Constitution covering the closing of Central State facilities, stated that “state officials said that the change will not create any overcrowding elsewhere.” Contrary to this remark, reports obtained from …
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Mental-health treatment void in Colo.
For Carol and John Meredith, Alex's parents, the search for treatment has brought them to psychiatrists and psychologists, to mental-health centers and the community-centered boards that serve people with autism and other developmental disabilities …
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Dual-credit college courses now significantly less expensive in state
The girls have spent a total of around $ 14,400 in tuition to take two three-credit hour courses a semester at the University Center-Rapid City for what is known as the dual credit program, which gives students an opportunity to take high school and …
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Snail Facials Promise To Make You Look Younger, But Does The Slimy …
Just because Gwyneth Paltrow swears by this cream — and its accompanying facial — doesn't mean you should actually try applying <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/gwyneth-paltrow-snake-venom-anti-aging-treatment" target="_hplink">snake venom cream</a …
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Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
They either claim that the addict does not meet the "criteria for medical necessity" — that inpatient care would be an inappropriate treatment — or require that the user first try outpatient rehab. "Ninety-nine-point-nine percent of the time, we hear …
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New Helpline in Oradell Assists Teens Find Addiction Treatment
Treatment centers can provide adolescent addicts with several treatment options including drug detox, dual diagnosis, individual and group therapy along with mandatory education programs. The helpline's goal is to provide much-needed access for those …
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CT Scans Might Help Diagnose Gout in Some Cases
Proper drug treatment and changes in eating habits can help prevent more gout attacks and the spread of the disease to other joints. "What we are learning from the dual-energy CT scans has really changed our perception of where gout can occur and how …
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New Website For Summit Behavioral Health As They Launch New Facilities And …
The treatment (flexible, holistic and personalized drug and alcohol addiction treatment) incorporate evidence-based treatment programs and dual diagnosis; provided in their facilities, as well as patients' chosen venues. Treatment depends on a patient …
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Flagstaff Medical Center Doc of Year is a pediatric hospitalist
The award is given by a panel of past winners who consider nominations from the larger medical community. He's only been at FMC for three years, but Dunn has already had a major impact. Dunn is a dual specialist. He's an internist, or adult physician …
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