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N.W.T. MLAs call for more addictions treatment
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:42:56 -0800
Members of the legislative assembly debated the effectiveness of different kinds of treatment programs for the N.W.T.
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The Impact of the Economic Downturn on Public Mental Health Systems
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:06:38 -0800
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Addictions counselling cut in Saskatoon
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:16:14 -0800
A union is raising concerns about a plan to cut one of three addictions counsellors in the Saskatoon Health Region.
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Alberta judge calls for better treatment of people in custody with mental issues
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:31:48 -0800
EDMONTON - A judge says Alberta Health Services and the RCMP should do a better job of protecting people in custody with mental health problems.
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Mental health agencies face budget pressure to work together more efficiently
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:35:57 -0800
Care providers are urged to improve communication
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Your Brain May Be "Wired" For Addiction (But You Don't Have To Surrender)
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:42:37 -0800
Addiction is one of the most common mental health problems there is: Drug use alone affects tens of millions of Americans, and that's only the illegal ones. Even more people deal with addictions to other things ? alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, food, and various behaviors. People who are familiar with addiction, and certainly the researchers who study it, may wonder whether their brains are ...
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Siblings' brain scans may hold key to addictions
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:02 -0800
* Brain scans suggest addiction vulnerability is inherited * Findings suggest non-addict siblings can overcome weakness * Study may open way for new treatments for addictions LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - ...
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Controlling addictions in college
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:24:15 -0800
The life of a college student is stressful, and with the added pressures of finding a career and possible mate, college students tend to become addicted to various things like video games, coffee, exercising and the ever popular Facebook to ease the stress.
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Province gives LHINs more power
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:35:48 -0800
The CEO of the Southwest Local Health Integration Network welcomes the increase responsibility announced last week by the provincial government whereby networks will now be responsible for family doctors and primary care.
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LifeStream Behavioral Center celebrates 40 t h anniversary with public-awareness effort
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:58:19 -0800
LEESBURG — LifeStream Behavioral Services, mental-health provider for Lake and Sumter counties, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a public-awareness campaign and a cutting-edge video in an effort to spruce up its image.
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