PTSD and Substance Abuse: Part II Treatment Options

PTSD and Substance Abuse: Part II Treatment Options – Dr. Robyn Walser, of the National Center for PTSD at the Palo Alto VA Medical System examines the often dual diagnoses of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse in Veterans. Take an in-depth look at the importance of the therapeutic relationship with such veterans and the various treatment options. Series: Treating the Invisible Wounds of War: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, Families and Care Providers [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 17611]

Expert advice on dealing with prescription drug abuse in teens

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During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog will look at this issue through the stories of former teen prescription-drug users now in recovery, their parents and local addiction-recovery experts working to treat addicted teens and help parents …
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College Covers Drug Abuse, not Mental Illness

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INDIANAPOLIS (CN) – Indiana University's health insurer will cover treatments for drug abuse or eating disorders, but not for mental illness, and the unfair policy forced a student to drop out, he claims in Federal Court. J. Doe's parent is an employee …
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