Paula Riggs, M.D., on Adolescent Substance Abuse and Comorbidity

Paula Riggs, M.D., on Adolescent Substance Abuse and Comorbidity – Treating adolescent substance abusers for comorbid disorders like depression or ADHD can also help reduce substance use, said Paula Riggs, M.D., a professor …

Lighthouse rehab center finds state support – WDRB 41 Louisville – News …

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When the Lighthouse went public with plans to shut down to financial troubles, the state stepped in to help the facility find alternative funding. WDRB first reported that Seven Counties Services was ending its teen addiction service on June 11. This …
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Inhalant Addiction Treatment and Inhalant Rehab Announced by Recovery …

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Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. At the core of their philosophy is the belief that addiction is a treatable …
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Adolescents Commonly Use Social Media to Reach Out When They are …

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Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Teens and young adults are making use of social networking sites and mobile technology to express suicidal thoughts and intentions as well as to reach out for help, two studies suggest. … half of the posts the context was …
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