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Mind Matters-Mental Health for older people — 20 minute DVD raising awareness of mental wellbeing for older people. Interviews with older people discussing mental wellbeing issues. Many older people expe…

Soldier's Mental Health Did Not Prompt Fort Hood Shooting, Senior Officer Says
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — The Fort Hood soldier who gunned down three other military men before killing himself had an argument with colleagues in his unit before opening fire, and investigators believe his mental condition was not the "direct …
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Database on Elder Health Broadens
Kaiser Permanente and the University of California, San Francisco led the collection of the data with $ 24.9 million in funding from the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Mental Health. The study will contribute data on single …
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Question by duppypog: How much $(avg) does a month cost for inpatient treatment for alcohol/drug dependency programs?
I have finally made the long overdue decision to seek help for my addiction. Thus far, I’ve officially inquired about only 1 facility, after checking my insurance, they said it didn’t cover much and pretty much said good luck. I know that my insurance covers up to 7,800 for IP chemical dependency, is that not a lot to work with? I don’t need super fancy, but would like to find one w/ a good reputation that is also somewhat aesthetically pleasing. Are there any organizations that are able to point me in the right direction of prospective treatment centers that best suite my needs, financially and mentally. Due to the severity, AA meetings and/or OP treatment would not be enough initally. I need a complete change of environment and lifestyle. Also, I know that I’ve got other psychological issues to deal with and just quitting won’t be enough, but am aware that it is forefront. Do they even have concurrent programs of that nature? Help, I need a treatment center match-maker!
Thanks everyone. I like the idea of going out of the country but that may be a bit unrealistic for myself. I can’t afford that and I doubt that’s part of the out of network provision. My insurance is through an airline so ya never, but I doubt it.
I will have to google Narconon b/c I have no idea what that is. I’m going to check out the intervention sight and ironically that’s what made me think of a treatment matchmaker. I really thought that admitting this shameful, embarrassing defect would be the toughest part, but I was wrong. I just cannot bare the thought of asking my recently retired parents to spend such a significant amount of money for something that is not even guaranteed. Also, they say those closest usually know and I believe they do to a certain degree but I’ve gone to extraordinary length to hide this. My parents would be so embarrassed and ashamed of me, so I would rather not get them involved.

Question by : What is the difference between Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
I am healing from post concussion syndrome and I was told to get Cognitive Therapy. I have realized that there’s Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. What is the difference between them? I was talking to two friends of mine who are telling me that I would have to go to a physical therapist or a speech specialist for it because what I need is help getting my focus back and remembering things. They said they should be doing things like solving puzzles and stuff like that. Their views don’t seem right. Any help would be great!

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Answer by mrs. mike
Hi Waka,

Well, they’re very similar because and the difference between the two is, in most cases, extremely small.

 

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Editorial: For substance abuse treatment, a ray of hope

Filed under: substance abuse treatment goals

Back in February, when Hassan outlined her plans to cover substance abuse treatment for Medicaid patients, she framed it in the context of the proposed expansion of Medicaid eligibility. The federal government was requiring such coverage for the …
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American Medical Association takes on marijuana … fumbles then punts

Filed under: substance abuse treatment goals

Policies should move away from arrest and incarceration of drug users by addressing drug misuse, addiction, and overdose through a public health framework, expanding access to treatment and redirecting law enforcement resources to prevent serious and …
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Question by Antoiwanna: The American Medical Association and Alcoholics Anonymous BOTH believe that alcoholism is a disease. T or F?

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Answer by Lemanski’s Ghost
Of course it’s not so simple. AA recognizes a spiritual solution to alcoholism, so it is not a strictly biological disease in their view if spirituality can overcome it. They also tend to be negative toward things like medications to control cravings, depression, anxiety, etc. But it is certainly a physical condition within AA, and in their view it requires a metaphysical cure.

Answer by bananas
yes it is , it can and does become addictive , just like chatting on a chat room on a computer. Or drugs.

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Is alcohol ever OK for expectant mums?

Filed under: history of alcoholism treatment

 

CIA is the Root of Crack-Cocaine-Addiction in the U.S. – RT America news clip(Origional clip posted on RT America: Jan. 6, 2011. Titled: CIA Funnels Drugs to Poor Amricans) CIA = The Root of Crack-Cocaine-Addiction…

 

Jack Meet the New Crack: How Food Addiction Is Killing My Generation

Filed under: crack cocaine addiction

With nearly 70 percent of American adults overweight or obese, food addiction is the new crack cocaine. Just as drug addiction has been labeled a disease, now so is obesity. Last month the American Medical Association declared obesity is a …
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Recovering addict shares story with Cuba area residents

Filed under: crack cocaine addiction