Mindfulness, Harm Reduction, and Addiction Treatment

Mindfulness, Harm Reduction, and Addiction Treatment – Our guest Jenifer Talley, Ph. D. talks about mindfulness, harm reduction, trauma, and addiction treatment. Dr. Talley teaches substance abuse treatment at The New School University in New York…

Mayor Rob Ford is not receiving treatment for drug or alcohol abuse

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On Tuesday, he said that he was not receiving treatment for possible drug addiction. In an interview on the “Today” show, Matt Lauer asked Ford point-blank if he is in “any drug treatment program,” to which Ford said, “No.” “I have a weight issue …
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An epidemic of chronic pain

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This may or may not do anything to reduce the prescription drug abuse problem in this country, but it will almost certainly hurt legitimate pain patients who need treatment. Essentially, we've got the picture backward. In terms of sheer numbers, the …
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