Substance abuse, not mental illness, causes violent crime

Study finds people with drink or drug addictions have similar rates of violent crimes whether or not they have a mental illness Illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are not the reason why violent crimes are committed by mental health patients, a study showed today. An exhaustive study which tracked more than 8,000 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia and another 3,700 identified ...

Barton's fears for The O.C. fans

Mischa Barton worries her stint on hit teenage drama The O.C. has had a negative influence on young girls who looked up to her rich socialite character.

Support group for Lincoln teens targets substance abuse

STANFORD - One of Harold Tokle's favorite memories of the teenagers he has dealt with over the years is of a girl, about 14 or 15 at the time, who began attending the substance abuse support group he runs out of his non-descript Stanford office.

Mischa Barton - Bartons Fears For The Oc Fans

MISCHA BARTON worries her stint on hit teenage drama THE O.C. has had a negative influence on young girls who looked up to her rich socialite character.The actress was...

Recovery celebrations revved up this year

Communities nationwide celebrate addiction treatment success during Recovery Month, and Casper has more than usual to celebrate this September.

Polly's story is one we all need to hear

IN RECENT years high-profile people have discussed their personal battles with mental health issues, and have generally received respect for their bravery. As a result the public is a little less judgmental, less inclined to believe that the problem is self-inflicted.

Officials discuss horrors, successes of meth battle

When it comes to the battle to reduce clandestine production of methamphetamine, Robert Bovett has been there.

Illegal drug usage in older people reduces quality of life: Research

Health and social services are facing a new challenge, as many illicit drug users get older and face chronic health problems and a reduced quality of life. That is one of the key findings of research published in the September issue of the Journal of Advanced Nursing.

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New Laws Effective January 1, 2010

The following legislation will take effect beginning Jan. 1, 2010.