Eating Disorders Soar: One Woman’s Campaign for Women to Cherish Themselves

Eating Disorders Soar: One Woman’s Campaign for Women to Cherish Themselves — From http://www.marianewfield.co.uk: 40% of 9-10 year old girls have tried to lose weight, 78% of 17 year old girls are unhappy with their bodies1, and 37% o…


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Is There Such Thing as a “Weekend Pass” for a Drug Treatment Center?

Question by bradpast: Is there such thing as a “Weekend Pass” for a Drug Treatment Center?
My friend called me after spending a week and a half in a drug treatment center and he tells me that he is out… Continue reading

Renovated Rebound Men's Dorm Will Be Dedicated at Charlotte Rescue Mission

Renovated Rebound men's dorm will be dedicated at Charlotte Rescue Mission
The men's dorm at the mission's Rebound facility has just completed a $ 400,000 renovation. New glass blocks in the windows allow … Tony Marciano, executive director of the… Continue reading

Pitt to Study Depression, Heart Failure Connection

Pitt to study depression, heart failure connection
Doctors working on that medical chicken-or-egg issue long have realized an association between heart failure and depression. But questions still remain whether successful treatment of depression for those with heart failure can… Continue reading

Smoking Rehab

Smoking Rehab


Seattle PD release photos from scene of Kurt Cobain's suicide
The Seattle chief medical examiner ruled that Cobain, who was 27 at the time, had ended his own life three days earlier after leaving a rehab facility… Continue reading

Inpatient vs Outpatient for Eating Disorders?

Question by AskAJ: Inpatient vs outpatient for eating disorders?
I was diagnosed with anorexia a few months ago and now want to get help, what are the pros and cons of each? Thanks 🙂

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How Much $(Avg) Does a Month Cost for Inpatient Treatment for Alcohol/drug Dependency Programs?

Question by duppypog: How much $ (avg) does a month cost for inpatient treatment for alcohol/drug dependency programs?
I have finally made the long overdue decision to seek help for my addiction. Thus far, I’ve officially inquired about only 1… Continue reading

Fort Stewart Pushes Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness With Car Extrication

Fort Stewart pushes traumatic brain injury awareness with car extrication
Symptoms, according to the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, can include headaches, dizziness, balance problems, light sensitivity, memory problems, slowed thinking, depression and mood swings. Often … While falls… Continue reading

Prosecutors Want Chris Brown in D.C. for Trial

Prosecutors want Chris Brown in D.C. for trial
The trial in the nation's capital is scheduled for April 17. Brown is currently locked up in Los Angeles on a probation violation after he was kicked out of a court-ordered drug… Continue reading

What Happens at a Drug Treatment Facility?

Question by wonderwoman: What happens at a drug treatment facility?
Someone I know just entered a New York State run drug rehabilitation facility. What happens while he is there? Will I be able to visit? When will he… Continue reading