Reports on integrating mental, substance abuse treatment released
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on Jan. 4 released the last in a series of reports on integrating treatment research and practices to better meet the needs of people with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. The three new reports explain services integration, systems integration, and the epidemiology of co-occurring disorders.
Drug abuse is not a new problem, but it is a stubborn one for contemporary society. What may start as medical or so-called recreational use of controlled drugs can tip over into craving and addiction, with dire consequences for the user’s well being and, frequently, consequences for the community as well
Posted by: Richard | February 21, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Fortunately there is still a great deal of hope if parents are able to get the troubled teen the appropriate intervention. This will require a strong determination for the parent of a troubled teen not to waiver under the teens desires or promises to quit his or her drug and/or alcohol use. It may be prudent to seek out information about helping your troubled teen get the professional help they need for their drug and or alcohol abuse.
Posted by: Richard | February 21, 2008 at 09:55 PM