Interventions for Substance Abuse; Mental Health — Abstract Session 3


 

Interventions for Substance Abuse; Mental Health — Abstract Session 3 – Moderators’ introduction by Drs. David Vlahov and Elise Riley “Consumer Perspectives on Alcohol Use among HIV-positive African Americans” by Dr. E. Maxwell Davis “Creating a Model Prevention and Education Program for Young Adult Injection Drug Users (IDU)” by Pamela DeCarlo “Differences in Substance-related Risk Behavior between Dual and Triple Diagnosed Severely Mentally Ill Adults” by Dr. Michelle Hampton “Seeking Safety Group Therapy for Co-occurring PTSD and Substance Use Disorder in HIV-positive Transgender Women: A Feasibility Study” by Susannah Empsom “Addressing Disparities and Social Stigma: Health Promotion with Crack Smokers” by Allison Kraus and Paul Harkin “Does Expressive Writing in Group Therapy Settings Decrease Symptoms of Depression in HIV-positive Minority Cohorts?” by Peter Marcus www.hivforum.org

 

Drug Abuse Foundation to honor former Delray mayor

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The Drug Abuse Foundation wants to take the time to have a reception in his honor at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Siemens-Evert Campus Auditorium, 400 S. Swinton Ave. According to officials with the Drug Abuse Foundation, started by a local police officer, …
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Prayer, song, and blog prompt new murder trial motion

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Many of the verdicts have been in question since the judge who presided over the state trials, Richard Baumgartner admitted to drug abuse on the bench. Letalvis Cobbins and George Thomas, along with Davidson, have been waiting to learn whether or not …
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Natchitoches couple arrested for abusing disabled man

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Edward Williams was arrested on charges of cruelty to the infirmed, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance in the presence of a minor. / Courtesy Natchitoches sheriff's office …
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Three charged after meth lab busts in Somerset, Glenford

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Timothy Murray, 24, and Brandon Butcher, 22, both of Somerset, are charged with two counts each of illegal manufacture of drugs. Timothy Graves, 54, Glenford, is charged with permitting drug abuse. All three will appear for bond hearings in Perry …
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