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SMALL ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN FREQUENT CANNABIS USE AND COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION IN YOUTH APPEAR TO WANE AFTER BRIEF ABSTINENCE: RESULTS FROM A META-ANALYSIS

Society of Clinical Psychology

At the same time, perceptions regarding the risks of cannabis use have decreased (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2014). Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation , 2017 (8), 9–37. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. References Cited. Gonzalez, R.,

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What I Learned About Navigating the Mental Health System

Beautiful Voyager

I begin looking further into more advanced rehabs, but research has shown me that I couldn’t find one mental rehabilitation center that accepted Medicaid or Medicare in the US. Maybe there isn’t enough available medication to subside these symptoms people are enduring and they end up turning to other substances.

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Social Work Registration: Is it Necessary and How to Get it Done

Social Work Haven

They run programs to give people with substance abuse issues the tools necessary to stop them from abusing drugs or alcohol and are involved as court-appointed advocates who try to guide individuals through their legal situation.

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A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19

Social Work Synergy

She spends her workdays between two group homes; each houses 25 vulnerable men with difficulties stemming from substance abuse. She is currently working from home, but as a supervisor at the substance abuse center, she’s covering her work plus the work of another who is out on emergency leave.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

Drug and alcohol abuse It’s clear that drug addicts commit a lot of crimes, especially when their addiction is active. Even though many jail and prison inmates qualify as having a substance abuse disorder, few can access any addiction treatment while incarcerated. Substance abuse disorders fuel much juvenile crime.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

Drug and alcohol abuse. Even though many jail and prison inmates qualify as having a substance abuse disorder, few can access any addiction treatment while incarcerated. Drug abuse and crime almost go hand in hand, yet we have still not made seeking rehabilitation an accessible process. An estimated 1.9

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

Relias

To help professionals in this system, let’s explore the intersection of rehabilitation and mental health and cover the keys to providing trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders. Why trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders is important The juvenile justice system has a high number of youth with behavioral health issues.