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Question by Steve S: Adolescent Mental Health Question?
My son is currently inpatient at St Lukes Behavioral Center in Phoenix. He had a breakdown last Tuesday. His tox screen came up positive for marijuana and nothing else. His Dr. is now saying that he probably had a “marijuana induced breakdown”. He had been acting strangely for days before the actual breakdown. His mothers side of the family has a history of chemical imbalance. I am wondering if the Dr. is just phoning this in at this point and blaming the marijuana.
If anyone has any insight, please let me know. I can add to this if you have any questions. Thanks in advance.

Best answer:

Answer by Scottie J
I have never heard of a marijuana induced breakdown. Do some research and see if it is real.

OPTOGENETICS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Laser brain stimulation reduces alcohol …
Despite the prevalence of alcohol in our society, little is known about the neurochemical alterations that drive abuse. Research has pointed to DA as the primary neurotransmitter involved in positive reward; the ventral tegmental region (VTA) is an …
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Most harmful substance poll: tobacco first, sugar worse than marijuana
When asked in a Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll which of the four substances is most harmful, 49 percent of respondents chose tobacco, with alcohol next at 24 percent. Sugar received 15 percent and marijuana only 8 percent. The poll also indicated 57 …
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Free training program: alcohol and substance abuse counselor
The Outreach Training Institute is offering scholarships and job placement assistance for its Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) training program to those who qualify as low income and meet certain other criteria. Through a …
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Question by sylvia (:: what is an adolescent inpatient psychiatric ward like?
Oh, and by the way, I’m there for depression. Cutting, and a suicide attempt.
I’m 14, and I will be at the hospital at least for two weeks, starting this week… What should I expect?

Best answer:

Answer by belladonna112
You should expect to get better! and get over your self pitty bull ****

Answer by samantha d
Groups, therapy, stabilization and lots of time to think. No strings, sharps or chemicals- including body stuff without supervision. Sometimes no paper either- sharp edges and what not
Expect to see and hear other teens who are there when they are in crisis and the results.

What to Expect at Child & Adolescent Inpatient Services — We know you might be fearful of leaving your child here at Philhaven and are struggling emotionally. We want you to know that we understand what you are goin…

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I went ahead and plopped my zip code in the GoodTherapy.org therapist directory today. What a maze of faces and profiles! I started clicking away, comparing smiles, adjectives, and an endless list of therapeutic terms and jargon. I suppose there is a …
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GoodTherapy.org Celebrates Seven Years of Success
Now, seven years later, GoodTherapy.org stands strong and continues to expand its membership and overall reach in the therapy community. With a steadily growing directory of therapist members worldwide and more than 1.5 million therapist searches each …
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Telltale Signs It's Time to Treat Your Depression
“At your first appointment, you and your mental health therapist will evaluate your symptoms, create a treatment plan and immediately begin to work on ways to reduce your depression.” You can also consult an online directory, such as Psych Central's …
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Owner of Fake Michigan Psychotherapy Clinic Sentenced for Role in Medicare …
On October 18, 2013, English and co-defendant Richard Hogan were found guilty by a federal jury for their roles in organizing and directing a psychotherapy fraud scheme through New Century Adult Day Program Services LLC and New Century Adult Day …
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Depression in tweens and teens: What parents can do to help
Dr. Keith Cheng, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital and chief medical officer at mental health provider Trillium Family Services, says that according to a recent Oregon Healthy Teens survey, 13 to 18 percent of …
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Owner of Fake Psychotherapy Clinic Sentenced for Medicare Fraud
According to the DOJ, English and his co-defendant, Richard Hogan, through their company New Century, operated an adult day care that billed for psychotherapy services. The facility would service mentally disabled individuals and individuals seeking …
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Water For The Leeward India
Under ICDS, anganwadis are supposed to provide a range of nutrition, health and pre-school education services to children below the age of six years, as well as to pregnant or lactating women and adolescent girls. In fact, according to Supreme …
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