Free Summer Camps Help Children Impacted By Substance Abuse
DETROIT (WWJ) – Henry Ford Health System’s Maplegrove Center is hosting free summer camp education and support programs for children, ages 5- to 17-years-old, who are living in situations with...
View ArticleData Shows Holiday Stress Means 27% More Drinking
DETROIT (WWJ) - Newly released data that looks at the drinking patterns of more than 200,000 criminal offenders monitored 24/7 for alcohol consumption shows that even when Big Brother is watching,...
View ArticleMichigan Gets $3.5M For Substance Abuse Prevention
LANSING (AP) - Michigan is getting $3.5 million to support substance abuse prevention efforts for young people. The Michigan Department of Community Health said Wednesday its Bureau of Substance Abuse...
View ArticleParents: Keep Your Eyes Out For Substance Abuse
Parents, are you aware enough to spot a drug abuse habit in your child? Dr. Susan Smolenski, who heads the Regional Poison Control Center at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, says parents have to keep...
View ArticleManaging Addiction During The Holidays
DETROIT (WWJ) - The holiday season can be an especially trying time of year for those in recovery. The Association of Marriage and Family Therapists offers tips for those suffering with addiction to...
View Article‘Smoking’ Alcohol: Is It Safe?
DETROIT (WWJ) - It’s a different way to get drunk. The practice of “smoking” alcohol is gaining popularity — and a local poison expert says it’s dangerous. The idea is to use very high-proof alcohol,...
View ArticleDoes My Health Insurance Cover Substance Abuse Treatment?
Medical care for substance abuse, also referred to as substance use disorder, is one of the essential benefits health plans must provide to comply with provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)....
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