Drug Abuse, Mental Illness and Co-Occurring Disorders Video
Drug Abuse, Mental Illness And Co-Occurring Disorders Video – Drug Use and Mental Health; Target Audience Statement: Primary target audiences for this program will include law enforcement officials, drug prevention specialists, Drug-Free Communities Act grantees, administrators, school drug counselors, treatment providers, drug court members, policy makers, business leaders, coalition volunteers, drug demand reduction coordinators, criminal justice professionals, members of the religious community and other community partners who may be interested. This program is also suitable for Public Access television distribution. Program Summary And Objectives: “Millions of American today receive health care for mental or substance-use problems and illnesses. These conditions are the leading cause of combined disability and death of women and the second highest of men.” “Improving the Quality of health Care for Mental and Substance-Use Conditions,” Institute of Medicine Report, November 1, 2005; Studies are showing an alarming trend, incidents of mental illness related to drug use are on the rise. It’s unclear what came first, did a predisposition to mental illness lead to drug use, or is it the other way around? No matter what, co-occurring disorders are a problem. Especially in the wake of this year’s hurricanes and other disasters, mental health and substance abuse professionals need to be poised to provide additional care for those suffering serious mental trauma and who may turn to alcohol and drugs as a result. During this hour-long …
Battle prescription drug abuse
Filed under: drug addiction help free
The 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that one-quarter of first-time drug users, 12 and older, began with using prescription drugs non-medically. The Partnership for a Drug Free America reports that the average age children start …
Read more on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Prescription Drug Abuse Still a Focus for Pinellas County
Filed under: drug addiction help free
To help combat the pill epidemic, the county has created a four-part TV series called, Fighting Back Against Prescription Drug Abuse. The series, according to a news release, profiles drug abuse problem in Pinellas County and what local officials are …
Read more on Patch.com