Ashley Bakewell speaks about Addiction – My brother Kody was 23 and struggled with addiction the last few years. On October 31st Kody called and asked for help. It was our dreams come true that he w…

 

Gonsalves: 'Bath salts' a new low for those getting high

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We're talking about an emerging "family of drugs containing one or more synthetic chemicals related to cathinone, an amphetamine-like stimulant found naturally in the khat plant," according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Even more alarming …
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White House Releases Long-Awaited Rules On Mental Health

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But under these rules, plans can't cover fewer inpatient hospital days for mental health or substance abuse treatment than they do for a physical illness. The law creating what's called mental health "parity" actually passed in 2008. Mental health …
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