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  • Dolphins CB Will Allen was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Miami early Saturday. Second NFL player charged with DUI in 2 days. #
  • Phillies catcher Dane Sardinha arrested by Clearwater FL Police on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence early Monday morning #

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After a Suicide Attempt: What Now?

February 10, 2010 Mental Health No Comments

If you’re in agony over the suicide attempt of your loved one, no doubt you’re perplexed as to the best course of action to take. What should you expect? What should you do? In fact, this is the most critical time – immediately after an attempted suicide. But, what, exactly should you do now?

Short-Term Planning

The first thing to do is to ensure the person is stable. This will most likely require hospitalization, depending on the method of the attempted suicide and how life-threatening the situation is at the present. The suicidal person cannot be left alone during the days immediately following the attempt. They are not rational, and, contrary to popular belief that once they’ve tried to commit suicide and failed, they won’t attempt it again, the truth is that many times they are likely to try it again at some time in the future. … Continue Reading

Young and Old: Populations at Greatest Risk of Suicide

January 31, 2010 Mental Health No Comments

Isn’t it ironic how we feel about age? When you’re young, you can’t wait to be older so you have more freedom to do what you want. When you’re old, you often wish you could just be young again. The fact is, however, that both populations – young and old – have one thing in common: they’re at the greatest risk of suicide.

Emotional distress may have a lot to do with it, along with physical disabilities or conditions, substance abuse, and other factors. We’ll look more in depth at some of the causes of suicide among the young and the old in a minute, but first, let’s examine some statistics. … Continue Reading

Phone Treatment Program Found Effective in Treating Depression

January 7, 2010 Mental Health No Comments

Depression can be a life-consuming ailment for both the individual suffering from the condition and his or her family. Recent research found that those patients who participate in a structured telephone program to manage their depression actually experience significant benefits and only a moderate increase in health care costs.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-20

December 20, 2009 Addiction News No Comments
  • Just because a drug is sold over-the-counter doesn't mean it's harmless #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-13

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  • Swedish scientists say fruit flies, already used in human disease research, might be helpful in studying effects of drug abuse on the brain. #

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  • Connection between parental monitoring and adolescent marijuana use http://tinyurl.com/yd4axam #
  • Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for your health, friends, and your family – and if you are recovering from addiction, for your sanity #

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