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Human trafficking in Finger Lakes region: 'It's real, and it's here'

UR Medicine Thompson Health staff learn of warning signs of growing crime

American psychology group issues recommendations for kids' social media use

A major psychological organization in the U.S. is out with a set guidelines designed to protect children from the harms of social media.

Here's What Goodwill Actually Does With Your Donated Clothes

New way to find substance abuse treatment centers

The Trump Administration is unveiling a new way to find substance abuse treatment centers.

Why is the Restaurant Industry a Magnet for Substance Abuse?

When the demographics of alcoholism and drug abuse are explored, it may be surprising to learn that the restaurant industry has a major claim on these occupational problems.

Learned Helplessness And It's Connection To Substance Abuse

Balboa Horizons examines the connection between learned helplessness and substance abuse addiction.

Is substance abuse coverage as equal as required?

One of the much-heralded provisions of the Affordable Care Act is that mental health and substance abuse treatment now has to be covered by health insurance and have "parity" with other medical coverage.

Youth Substance Abuse Prevention & Education

At Prosser Thrive, we're about making substance abuse prevention a community effort. Get involved and help us make Prosser a drug-free community.

Were Millennials Accidentally Groomed for Substance Abuse?

Millennials were told they'll succeed in anything they do. But the world isn't what it was made out to be. It's a reality where substance abuse is probable.

Do You Have a Substance Abuse Problem?

It can be hard to admit that "a few drinks" is really a case of alcoholism. Find out where to turn to get help if you think you have a substance abuse problem.

12 Step Program and The Benefits For Substance Abuse Recovery

A 12 step program for substance abuse recovery is an important tool for those who are beginning their journey to a new life in sobriety. 12 step programs can be considered the core of addiction recovery and when properly implemented can be a great resource for those who apply them to their recovery.

Substance abuse among nurses—warning signs and barriers

Research published in Substance Abuse journal has found that 48 percent of the respondents in a study on drug abuse within the nursing profession reported drug or alcohol use at work. The study was conducted to learn more about substance abuse issues in conjunction with mental illness in nurses, specifically about on-the-job use and prevention. The article, Substance Use and Mental Illness Among Nurses: Workplace Warning…

Child Abuse or Self-Defense?

Sadly, there are often easily identifiable, indisputable, cut-and-dry instances of child abuse. Sometimes, though, an incident falls in the grey area between child abuse and self-defense.&nbs

The Child Abuse Prevention Center

The Child Abuse Prevention Center is a national and international training, education, research and resource center dedicated to protecting children and building healthy families.

Child Abuse Prevention

Strong, nurturing communities that are supportive of families can get involved and play a role in preventing child abuse and neglect and promoting child and family well-being. Protective Factors Knowledge of parenting and child development Parental resilience Social connections Concrete support for families Social and emotional competence of children Protective Factors Framework (CSSP) Protective Factors …

Preventing Substance Abuse and Suicide

Programs aim to prevent child abuse

Child abuse is becoming more prevalent in Bowling Green.

Will I get a job after substance abuse rehab?

Many women go back to work after substance abuse rehab and have successful careers. You may worry that taking time away from your job to enter rehab might allow your skills to become rusty from disuse. This is far from the truth- in fact, taking the time away to go to a substance abuse treatment … Continue reading "Will I get a job after substance abuse rehab?"

Double Whammy: When Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Collide

Clinicians must recognize when mental illness and substance abuse occur together in order to offer more effective treatment.