Public health

Thai Monastery Runs Drug Rehab Program

Thai Monastery Runs Drug Rehab Program — (LinkAsia: July 1, 2011) Buddhist monks use diet, discipline and self-reflection to cure drug addicts. Broadcaster: VTV4, 6/28/2011.


Zeitgeist's 'Good Television' exposes a harsh reality
The series follows drug addicts and their families,… Continue reading

Eating Disorder & Obesity Prevention: Exposing the Storm Within

Eating Disorder & Obesity Prevention: Exposing the Storm Within — Eating disorders steal too many lives, physically as well as emotionally. Rachel Quast, M.A., counselor and recovering anorexic, bulimic and binge eater shar…


One-third of Canadians experienced child abuse: study… Continue reading

Doctors Failing to Spot Depression in the Elderly

Doctors failing to spot depression in the elderly
Depression amongst old people is the next public health crisis, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Although almost 10 percent of the over-65 population suffer from symptoms, people are often too… Continue reading

Ketamine Can Treat Severe Depression

Ketamine Can Treat Severe Depression
(Source: The first UK study of the use of ketamine intravenous infusions in people with treatment-resistant depression has been carried out in an NHS clinic by researchers at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and the… Continue reading

Mt. Lebanon Native Brian Cuban Tackles Male Eating Disorders Through 'Image'

Mt. Lebanon native Brian Cuban tackles male eating disorders through 'Image'
Anita Sinicrope Maier, founder of the nonprofit Pennsylvania Educational Network for Eating Disorders in Ross, says while the eating disorder gender gap is slowly closing, men remain far less… Continue reading

Can Anybody Tell Me if There Is an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Van Buren, Maine?

Question by allie: Can anybody tell me if there is an alcohol rehabilitation center in Van Buren, Maine?
My brother Colin left a few days ago to enter an alcohol rehabilitation center in Van Buren, Maine. See, it’s… Continue reading

Crime Rates Drop, Local Rehab Facility Sees Rise in Illegal Drug Abuse

Crime rates drop, local rehab facility sees rise in illegal drug abuse
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky—Crime rates drop, but illegal drug use soars. Law enforcement is cracking down while local rehab centers battle the addiction. New crime statistics provide a new… Continue reading

Does Anyone Know of a Good Drug Rehabilitation Center?

Question by avenueslimited: Does anyone know of a good Drug Rehabilitation Center?
I have a friend that has a drug problem and I want to get them help, but I’m not sure what a good Drug Rehabilitation… Continue reading

Why Sororities and Fraternities Should Be Banned. Facts/Statistics.?

Question by Laura b: Why Sororities and Fraternities should be banned. Facts/Statistics.?
I am doing a pro/con debate in my public speaking class on why social fraternities and sororities should be banned. I have been searching all over and have… Continue reading

Overcoming Eating Disorders: Health Tips

Overcoming Eating Disorders: Health Tips
In this article we will discuss a few ways to overcome eating disorders. Eating disorders are very serious and should not be taken lightly. They have a large effect on the growth and development… Continue reading