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fromNew York City, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Proposed Law That Would Allow Doctors To Involuntary Commit Addicts: Mayor

"Our administration refuses to turn our backs on New Yorkers in need, and with today's announcement, we're laying out a vision that will help get everyone the support they need. In the name of public safety, public health, and the public interest, we must rally to help those in crisis because 'anything goes' is worse than nothing at all."
Public health
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Trump order pushes forcible hospitalization of homeless people

Trump's executive order aims to facilitate involuntary hospitalization of homeless individuals with mental illness to combat urban vagrancy.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Solution-Focused Therapy: An Effective Path to Engagement

Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) emphasizes future goals to enhance recovery in substance use disorder treatment.
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fromMission Local
3 months ago

Why do some S.F. drug users reject treatment when it's available?

Saying no, Angel's attorney said after his hearing, was in part an act of "petty empowerment." In custody for over four months, the teenager was told what to eat, when to wake up, and where to go. "He wanted something to control."
San Francisco
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | Opioid deaths are down but not for our veterans | amNewYork

Veterans face unique struggles with addiction and PTSD, and need tailored support systems to recover effectively.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Contingency Management: What It Is and Why It Works

Contingency management (CM) is a therapeutic model that uses positive reinforcement, such as small financial incentives, vouchers, or rewards, to encourage and sustain desired behaviors.
Online Community Development
Mental health
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Why Has America Ignored Its Best Addiction Treatment?

Buprenorphine can effectively reduce cravings for opioids and lower overdose risks, yet its utilization remains stalled in the U.S.
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