State agencies released a five-year substance use disorder prevention plan Friday as West Virginia sees a steady decline in ...
The increasing understanding and acceptance of substance abuse as a treatable mental health disorder brings renewed optimism to this field.
In our ongoing look at treating substance abuse in America, we turn to the most commonly used drug, and one of the deadliest: alcohol. Drinking kills more Americans every year than opioids or any ...
“PERK evaluation kits are a private ... But Dearborn police said PERK is not meant to diagnose substance abuse disorders and may not be the most effective way to determine if a child is engaging ...
This story is the third part of a series on alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the LGBTQ+ community. Some names have been altered.
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors provide treatment and support for those struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, or for those burdened by an eating disorder or a ...
The department offers free Parental Evaluation Resource Kits (PERK) for residents. “It’s a resource for families that are concerned about substance abuse issues or use of tobacco in their home ...
Public Schools continues to help its students receive more mental health support and substance abuse prevention. Every two years, the state requires that the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment ...