An in-Depth Look at the Practice Model for Substance Abuse, Child Welfare and Court Collaboration

An In-Depth Look at the Practice Model for Substance Abuse, Child Welfare and Court Collaboration – This workshop will provide an overview of the Collaborative Practice Model for Child Safety, Permanency, and Family Recovery. The Collaborative Practice Mode…

The Missing 'P' in Pain Management

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“Psychiatric disorders, especially substance abuse, depression and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) are highly prevalent in patients with CNCP (chronic non-cancer pain). Patients with these substance use and mental health diagnoses are more likely …
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For Veterans With PTSD, A New Demon

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But opioids can be a combustible mix with mental illness because of a heightened addiction risk. Effectively, some critics say, it amounts to treating mental illness with addictive narcotics. A study by a VA researcher found that veterans with PTSD …
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