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Hepatitis

admin — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:37:23 +0000

Hepatitis is a major public health problem. Of particular concern for substance abusers is hepatitis B and C because these diseases can be transmitted through contaminated needle exchange. Also 40 to 60% of alcohol abusers who have cirrhosis of the liver have some form of hepatitis. Hepatitis A is also discussed. All aspects of the causes, transmission and treatment are presented.
17 minutes
www.NHV.com

Duration : 0:3:5

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Emotional Abuse is a Form of Violence

admin — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:37:14 +0000

Violence comes in many forms.

PSA by the Asian Alliance Against Domestic Violence (AAADV) and the Chinese Community Health Resource Center (CCHRC).

Duration : 0:0:45

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Mental Health & Therapy : What Is Drug & Alcohol Abuse?

admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:12:46 +0000

A person who abuses drugs or alcohol may find themselves continually getting into legal or social troubles because of their substance abuse. Find out how drug and alcohol abusers get into arguments and have trouble doing work with information from a mental health counselor in this free video on therapy and counseling.

Expert: Virginia Intelisano
Bio: Virginia Intelisano is a master’s level mental health counselor who works for Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:1:14

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Finnish Phenomenon: Drug Abuser Amputations

admin — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:28:02 +0000

Finland has the highest rate of drug abusers amputated per capita in europe.

Duration : 0:4:40

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Drug Abuse, Mental Illness And Co-Occurring Disorders Video

admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:21:37 +0000

Drug Use and Mental Health; Target Audience Statement: Primary target audiences for this program will include law enforcement officials, drug prevention specialists, Drug-Free Communities Act grantees, administrators, school drug counselors, treatment providers, drug court members, policy makers, business leaders, coalition volunteers, drug demand reduction coordinators, criminal justice professionals, members of the religious community and other community partners who may be interested. This program is also suitable for Public Access television distribution. Program Summary And Objectives: “Millions of American today receive health care for mental or substance-use problems and illnesses. These conditions are the leading cause of combined disability and death of women and the second highest of men.” “Improving the Quality of health Care for Mental and Substance-Use Conditions,” Institute of Medicine Report, November 1, 2005; Studies are showing an alarming trend, incidents of mental illness related to drug use are on the rise. It’s unclear what came first, did a predisposition to mental illness lead to drug use, or is it the other way around? No matter what, co-occurring disorders are a problem. Especially in the wake of this year’s hurricanes and other disasters, mental health and substance abuse professionals need to be poised to provide additional care for those suffering serious mental trauma and who may turn to alcohol and drugs as a result. During this hour-long broadcast, hear from treatment providers about the delicate balance between treating a person’s addiction and his or her mental illness. We’ll also learn about the stigma attached to mental illness and how coalitions can help fight it. Hear from representatives of the American Psychiatric ociation about the group’s advocacy of comprehensive and non-discriminatory health insurance coverage of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Learning Objectives: Define co-occurring disorders; Learn about the difficulty treating co-occurring disorders; Discover solutions to the problems both communities and patients face; See how community-based organizations can help improve the local climate to ist those in recovery from substance use disorders and mental health problems;

Panelists:
Patricia Ordorica, MD – ociate Chief of Staff, Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences Central, James A. Haley Veterans Administration Hospital; ociate Professor Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of South Florida College of Medicine; Director Addictive Disorders Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Univ. of South Florida College of Medicine.
Deirdre Forbes – Intake Coordinator for Madison East, part of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Ms. Forbes is in recovery from a co-occurring disorder.
SAMHSA Representative – TBA
Hosted by: Mary E. Larson, Vice President of Communications and Membership for CADCA

This program is made possible through a partnership with the Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT) Program at St. Petersburg College, the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) and the Florida National Guard, with the technical support of the Satellite Education Network (SEN) at Ft. Lee, VA.

Public domain video.

Duration : 1:0:4

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Legal Drug War

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:21:06 +0000

I’m Dr. Alan Scott, an emergency physician near Savannah, Georgia.

Drug abuse and addiction is rampant across America. A majority of drug abusers admit prescription diversion is their primary source

Through doctor’s prescriptions drug abusers are getting those adictive medications through Medicaid and Medicare prescription programs,or in emergency departments PAID FOR, by the American Taxpayer. Then sell those very medications on the street

If you are elected President, what action will you take to STOP prescription fraud and inappropriate use of medical resources by drug abusers.

Duration : 0:0:30

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Morning Coffee: How Serious Are Female Domestic Abusers

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:18:35 +0000

(www.paxstereo.tv/morningcoffee) Morning Coffee Talk Show Series: Domestic violence perpetrated by females on the rise, responding to verbal abuse. You cannot ume that all physical abuse originates with the male. Do the few females get a pass?

Duration : 0:10:0

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Mental health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Job Descrip

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:18:33 +0000

Mental health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Job Description

Duration : 0:1:58

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