Substance Abuse : How to Find an Inpatient Alcohol Treatment Program

Substance Abuse : How to Find an Inpatient Alcohol Treatment Program – In searching for an inpatient alcohol treatment program, it’s important to look for a facility that has an established program and integrated approach to treating this addiction. Make sure an alcoholic receives psychiatric support with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse. Expert: Dr. Kim Makoi Bio: Dr. Kim Makoi has been a chiropractor in San Francisco for more than 11 years. He is also an addiction specialist. Filmmaker: Sam Lee

Brain Stimulation Plus Drug May Fight Depression

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The drug affects the chemical aspects of brain function, while the electrical stimulation targets the brain's electrical activity. "Because the brain is an electro/chemical organ, using both electrical and chemical approaches to treat it makes …
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Measure would strengthen mental health-care system

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… and improving access at the community level. The bill would put in place standards for about 2,000 “federally qualified” community behavioral health centers, requiring them to provide such services as substance abuse treatment and 24-hour crisis care.
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Residential treatment funded for young prescription drug addicts

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The state is seeking bids for 25 residential beds that would offer treatment for the first time to adults ages 18-25 battling prescription drug or opiate addiction on Long Island. Arlene Gonzalez-Sanchez, commissioner of the State Office of Alcoholism …
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