Is Group Therapy Best for Substance Abuse?

Is Group Therapy Best for Substance Abuse? – http://thriveworks.com During the American Counseling Association Webinar, Dr. Centor discussed the challenges of building a caseload with Group Therapy. But…

How to regulate pot when it's legal

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The substance abuse treatment community has legitimate concerns, and recreational cannabis should not be legalized — for minors. If national polls are correct, and wisdom prevails, then America is rapidly moving toward legal cannabis for adults. We …
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Anti-fungal drug not tied to most birth defects, study says

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Yet, in spite of this reassurance, experts may remain reluctant to prescribe the drug for expectant mothers who have yeast infections, since it is still linked to an increased risk of a rare congenital heart problem called tetralogy of Fallot. "Many …
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New policy could ease penalties on Adderall

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Stimulants such as Adderall and diuretics could be considered substances of abuse, rather than performance-enhancing, in some cases under the terms of the proposal on a new drug policy between the NFL and its players union. In a phone … The NFL …
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