From Addiction to Recovery

Ways where you can send ideas for addressing substance abuse in Montana are below. The Department of Justice and the Montana Healthcare Foundation will hold a substance abuse and addiction summit this fall to begin developing a comprehensive substance abuse prevention strategy built off of the input gathered from the listening sessions. "We want to hear from people across the state on how to effectively combat Montana's substance abuse problem," said Attorney General Fox. Attorney General Tim Fox announced on Wednesday that his office is soliciting feedback on how to address substance abuse in Montana for a new initiative. The DOJ will partner with the Montana Healthcare Foundation to hold six listening sessions across the state to hear real life experiences of individuals affected by substance abuse. TADAA! group casts spell on substance abuse group casts spell on substance abuseMay 24, 2017Contributed The Klickitat and Lyle TaDaa group went to the annual Spring

Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, abruptly shut down Senate business Wednesday after Republicans attempted to commandeer a bill that would ban cigarette opioid on state beaches. less Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney, D-New Haven, asked GOP lawmakers to attach park-funding legislation to a bill that would ban cigarette smoking at state beaches. Republicans declined, the legislation ... more Photo: Jessica Hill / AP Photo /Jessica Hill Senate bickers, adjourns, without a vote on smoking ban 1 / 4 Back to GalleryHARTFORD — In a cascade of dysfunction that could threaten needed cooperation during the last two weeks of the legislative session, the Senate abruptly adjourned Wednesday afternoon after a partisan argument over a ban of smoking on state beaches. Fasano said the smoking bill "just doesn't make any sense," because there were no penalties and no money in the state budget to provide signage at the parks announcing the ban. Democrats led by Senate P

"The public needs to know that there are proven, effective treatments for Marijuana addiction," former U.S. General Vivek Murthy told The Associated Press. All told, remission from opioid addiction can take years and multiple tries at treatment. When asked whether he and his team leaned toward medication or faith-based approaches to opioid addiction, his reply lined up with those who favor abstinence. For most patients, medication combined with counseling is superior to other strategies, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine. With counseling and education about addiction, patients can get back on track. "The public needs to know that there are proven, effective treatments for Marijuana addiction," former U.S. General Vivek Murthy told The Associated Press. All told, remission from opioid addiction can take years and multiple tries at treatment. When asked whether he and his team leaned toward medication or faith-based approaches to

Those patients receiving long-term Marijuana therapy also were more likely to be diagnosed with depression, opioid dependence or opioid overdose. Chronic pain itself cannot be ruled out as a source of worsened functional status among patients receiving long-term opioid therapy. Self-reported functional status measures were either unimproved or poorer among those patients receiving long-term opioid therapy, according to the results. Polyneuropathy was associated with an increased likelihood of long-term opioid therapy of 90 days or more. The population-based study included data from 1,993 patients with polyneuropathy who were receiving opioid therapy and a group of control patients for comparison. The nursing school will also be able to accept and expend gifts and donations meant specifically to help the pilot program. Since the program will help treat people with substance abuse disorders, the state is allowed to use marijuana sales money for the program. Prospective grant recipi

Magic mushrooms are the safest recreational addiction to take, researchers said on the back of a new international survey. 'SHROOMS' TO TREAT DEPRESSION Magic mushrooms significantly improve symptoms of distress and depression in cancer patients, a clinical trial concluded in December. Just one in 500 people will be taken to hospital on the back of side-effects of taking magic mushrooms, figures suggestDr Adam Winstock, founder of the study, told The Guardian: 'Magic mushrooms are one of the safest drugs in the world.' The findings come from the 2017 edition of the Global Drug Survey, regarded as the world's most in-depth drug report. Only 0.2 per cent of the 12,000 people who said they had taken mushrooms in the past year reported needing hospital treatment. Reported, according to a recent study by Quest Diagnostics, by many business owners looking for "clean" employees. This hypothesis was tested in a recent study conducted on older mice, published

Animal Therapy with dogs or horses may offer those with substance abuse disorder better relapse resistance, improved detox and faster recovery. Canine Animal TherapyA calm animal can trigger a relaxed mood in a person, and that can help a person with substance abuse disorder during detox. Therapy dogs are also recommended post treatment, since relapse rates for substance abuse disorder average between 40 and 60 percent. Practitioners find that those with substance abuse disorder that are withdrawn and predisposed to mistrusting others — due to weak peer relationships and betrayals — can be reached through equine therapy. Those with substance abuse are usually unaware that their cravings are visible to others. Winds light and variable. Saint Johnsbury, VT (05819)TodayA mix of clouds and sun this morning followed by mostly cloudy skies and a few showers this afternoon. Chance of rain 30%..TonightA few clouds. Big Island Substance Abuse Council CEO honored Stephens Media L

Already have an account? The 21st Century Cures Act authorized $1 billion over two years to help states combat the prescription Marijuana epidemic. Our Commonwealth is being overwhelmed by a heartbreaking prescription opioid and heroin epidemic. My office stands ready to help Kentucky organizations compete for these competitive federal grant funds. Through the funding bill, for instance, we are able to dedicate much-needed resources toward tackling the problem of heroin and prescription opioid abuse. In addition, it established new grant programs to help communities fight against substance abuse. Manitowoc mural captures impact of substance abuse A mural created by Manitowoc County residents aims to spread awareness about substance abuse problems the community faces. addiction Prevention and Community Art project to spread substance abuse awareness in Manitowoc County. Community members of all ages came together to not only share their thoughts on the sub