PTSD & Substance Abuse: Overview & Treatment

PTSD & Substance Abuse: Overview & Treatment – Robyn Walser, of the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, addresses the issue of self-medication and substance abuse in returning OEF and OIF veterans, many of whom suffer from PTSD. This program presents and overview of the problem and introduces some of the effective treatments. Series: Treating the Invisible Wounds of War: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, Families and Care Providers [10/2009] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 16285]

Brookhaven Retreat to Focus on Dangers of Substance Abuse in February

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During the month of February, Brookhaven Retreat, a unique residential treatment facility exclusively for women with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, educates women about the dangers of prescription drugs. Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) January 31, …
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Elk River Treatment Program Reports on Adolescent Prescription Drug Abuse

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The Elk River Treatment Program's recent research suggests that adolescent males are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD or ADD and as a result these males are treated with stimulant medication. When stimulant medication is abused by males they …
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