Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?
March 29th, 2009
Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those…
Drug Testing Proposed for Welfare Recipients
March 29th, 2009
If the downturn in the economy is forcing you to seek public assistance, you may need to get ready to fill up a cup. Lawmakers in at least eight…
Domestic Abuse - Missing an Opportunity to Help
March 29th, 2009
Women seeking assistance from welfare programs rarely are effectively screened for domestic violence, although federal guidelines require the screening and most states have agreed to do it. Research has…
Smoking Pot Increases Risk of Testicular Cancer
March 29th, 2009
There is more bad news for young males who smoke marijuana regularly and think there is no health risks involved. A new study has shown than young men who…
New NAPHS Annual Survey Tracks Behavioral Treatment Trends
March 29th, 2009
Behavioral healthcare systems are playing a major role in responding to the needs of the millions of Americans of all ages who experience psychiatric and substance use conditions each year, according to the latest annual survey from the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS) released. The 2008 NAPHS Annual Survey provides two distinct views of behavioral healthcare delivery.