PTSD and Substance Abuse: Part II Treatment Options

PTSD and Substance Abuse: Part II Treatment Options – Dr. Robyn Walser, of the National Center for PTSD at the Palo Alto VA Medical System examines the often dual diagnoses of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse in Veterans. Take an in-depth look at the importance of the therapeutic relationship with such veterans and the various treatment options. Series: Treating the Invisible Wounds of War: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, Families and Care Providers [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 17611]

Duluth panel: Substance abuse eats 15 percent of state budget

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Duluth panel: Substance abuse eats 15 percent of state budget. Law officers, treatment providers and court officials told a panel gathered Friday at the Public Service Building in Duluth about problems with prescription drug abuse, heroin, methadone …
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Cleveland State Students Learn About Substance Abuse Prevention

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… driving and binge drinking, recognizing differences between candy and medications, alternative coping/relaxation techniques, smoking cessation, fetal alcohol syndrome, inhalant abuse and club drug abuse prevention, and treatment options for addiction.
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Prescription drug abuse growing in Iowa

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“A record number of prescription pain-reliever overdose deaths, an increase in drug-related traffic fatalities and rising substance abuse treatment admissions demonstrate a growing need to promote the safe use of medicine while preventing its abuse.” …
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