Pregnant Smokers Often Not Counseled to Quit

Pregnant Smokers Often Not Counseled to Quit
ORLANDO, Florida ? A significant knowledge gap about smoking cessation practices among perinatal substance abuse staff at a single center means pregnant women are often not being counseled about the dangers of tobacco and encouraged to quit, new …
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Fairfax mother of young heroin addict: 'There were clues. But we had no clue.'
Addicts seeking publicly funded treatment in Virginia face an average wait of 18 days, said Mellie Randall of the state's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. … “He uses heroin. She uses heroin.” One of their friends, an …
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Washington County drug take-back sites planned
In Washington County, Va., three sites have been planned – Michael's Pharmacy in Abingdon, Food City in Damascus, and the Meadowview Clinc in Meadowview. … XTRAC Laser for the Treatment of Psoriasis and Vitiligo At the “Laser Center” at TCSC, we …
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Seeking help with alcoholism and PTSD
If left untreated, the Mayo Clinic advises that PTSD may lead to drug and alcohol abuse. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health … VA medical centers have doctors who specialize in the treatment of both conditions. Nearby centers are …
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