Depression Treatment and Adolescent Drug Abuse

Published May 12, 2013

Depression Treatment and Adolescent Drug Abuse – Treating adolescents for major depression can also reduce their chances of abusing drugs later on, a secondary benefit found in a five-year study of nearly 2…

Cracolândia: the crack capital of Brazil where addicts are forced to seek help

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Since the start of last year, São Paulo has introduced street clearance operations by police, increased funds for rehabilitation centres and, most recently, focused more on judicial intervention and involuntary treatment. Supporters say such … No …
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Teen Health Care Bill

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Tough rules for teen health care are being considered in Raleigh that would require written permission for treatment of health problems including sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy and substance abuse. The bill was introduced by Representative …
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