Mental Health Treatments – Hospitalization and Support Group
Hospitalization In a minority of cases, #hospitalization may be necessary so that an individual can be closely monitored, accurately diagnosed or have medications adjusted when his or her #mental #illness temporarily worsens. #Support Group A #support group is a group meeting where members guide each other towards the shared goal of #recovery. Support groups are […]
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Mental Health Treatments – Medication and Case Management
#Medication does not outright cure mental illness. However, it may help with the management of symptoms. Medication paired with psychotherapy is the most effective way to promote recovery. #Case management coordinates services for an individual with the help of a case manager. A case manager can help assess, plan, and implement a number of strategies […]
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Mental Health Treatment – Psychotherapy
#Psychotherapy is the #therapeutic treatment of mental illness provided by a trained #mental health professional. Psychotherapy explores thoughts, feelings, and #behaviors, and seeks to improve an individual’s well-being. Psychotherapy paired with medication is the most effective way to promote recovery. Examples include: #Cognitive #Behavioral #Therapy, #Exposure Therapy, #Dialectical Behavior Therapy, etc. To be continued #Opioids […]
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Mental Health Treatments
Many people diagnosed with #mental illness achieve strength and #recovery through participating in individual or group #treatment. There are many different treatment options available. There is no treatment that works for everyone – individuals can choose the treatment, or combination of treatments, that works best. Treatments include #Psychotherapy, #Medication, #CaseManagement, #Hospitalization, #Support Group, Complementary & […]
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Alcohol Crime Statistics
Nearly 10,000 people are killed annually on U.S. roadways due to alcohol-related accidents. Thousands more suffer from injuries due to intoxicated drivers. Close to 70% of alcohol-related violent acts occur in the home. Roughly 20% of these incidents involve the use of a weapon other than hands, fists or feet. An estimated 1.4 million incidents […]
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Treatment Programs For Alcoholism
Communities across the nation are stepping up in an effort to reduce and prevent harmful #alcohol-related #criminal activities. Some of the initiatives include public education, #alcoholism assessments and treatment programs. Getting treatment is the best way to overcome an alcohol use disorder (#AUD). A recovery program will be able to help you quit drinking and […]
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Homicide
Alcohol is involved in more homicides across the United States compared to other substances, like heroin and cocaine. In fact, about 40 percent of convicted murderers had used alcohol before or during the crime. Excessive drinking can lead to more severe forms of violence that can quickly escalate to extremely dangerous situations. The short- and […]
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Child Abuse
#Stress, money trouble, professional instability and a host of other factors can influence the amount of alcohol a person consumes. However, #alcoholism not only affects an individual, it impacts family members and friends – including #children. Research studies have shown a link between parents who abuse alcohol and the risk of child neglect and abuse. […]
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Intimate Partner Violence under Alcohol Influence
Alcohol can play a dangerous role in intimate partner violence, leading to aggression, intimidation, forced sexual activity and other forms of controlling behavior. Intimate partner violence happens when a romantic partner causes physical, psychological or sexual harm to their significant other. An estimated two-thirds of victims suffering from violence by a current or former spouse […]
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Aggravated assault linked to drug and alcohol abuse
A common warning sign of alcohol abuse is irritability and extreme mood swings. Because of this, some individuals turn violent after an episode of heavy drinking. Poor decisions and impaired judgment, combined with aggression and hostility, can quickly become dangerous. If violent thoughts and feelings are acted on, it can lead to an aggravated assault […]
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