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Returning Veterans and Readjustment
…at the law enforcement community, those of us in the treatment and recovery world can also benefit from a discussion of common Veteran readjustment issues and ways to resolve them….
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The Three A’s of a Successful Agency
In a time of diminishing resources and ever-changing regulations, today’s providers are entering a new era of care characterized by increased oversight activity and a shift in service delivery from…
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Social Security Matters – The Impact of Special Housing on Social Security Disability Claims
…the subject of another column or, if you have any specific or more pressing questions about income, feel free to contact me. At some point during our representation, almost every…
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Residential Treatment Services as a Vital Part of the Continuum of Care for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults – An Interview with Harvey Newman, CEO of Wellspring Residential Treatment Facility
…to relate to family, community, and school, to become functioning and productive members of their social community. There are often very complicated, sad, angry, and difficult relations between parents and…
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Improving Access to Health Care for Mental Health Consumers
…(PCP) or psychiatrist of the Metabolic Syndrome Monitoring Protocol; review by the PCP or psychiatrist of the Protocol’s test results with consumer and case manager, as well as communication of…
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How Autistic Individuals Taught Us to Teach
…students. We had them face the computers and gave them a series of tasks to complete at their pace. We were available to help them when they were stuck. Class…
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NY State Department of Health Warns the Public in Central New York About Alarming Increase In Opioid Overdoses
…resources available through the Opioid Overdose Prevention Program to help those in need. Mary T. Bassett, MD, MPH NY State Health Commissioner “Cases of overdose are on the rise in…
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Eating Disorders: Early Warning Signs and Assessment
…Eating of non-food items is not uncommon. These disorders are often overlooked medical illnesses due to co-morbidity. The complexity of chief complaints and differences in presentation can leave a clinician…
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing Selects CBC President and CEO Dr. Jorge Petit for Medical Director Institute
…health and substance use challenges. His expertise, compassion and drive make him ideal for the MDI,” said MDI Co-Chair Joe Parks, MD. As the leader of a not-for-profit organization that…
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On International Overdose Awareness Day, HHS Announces Awarding of $79.1 Million in Overdose Prevention Grants
…to advancing innovative and comprehensive approaches that prevent overdose, expand quality treatment and sustain recovery.” The $79.1 million in grant funding comprises: $14.5 million for First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery…
