Monroe County addressing substance abuse with online resources
Local health leaders warn about the additional strain placed on substance abuse sufferers and those dealing with depression by the coronavirus pandemic. Kimberly Butler, a clinical and forensic expert at Monroe County Office of Mental Health, thinks that individuals undergoing treatment may believe there are inadequate resources available. But, county officials want to emphasise that
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Blue Cross Blue Shield home treatment now available
There is a new substance abuse treatment programme by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, which is great news for people shut behind their doors due to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order. A statement, released on Wednesday, contained information and details about the programme. In short, health care providers will work with the insurance provider
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Despite the quarantine, drink driving rises in Maryland
Although stay-at-home orders are in effect, Maryland is experiencing a new wave of drink driving, putting people in danger. As part of the latest series of incidents, Maryland state police has recorded more than 32 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests occurring on the Beltway, and the state highways. According to police records, more than
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Increase in alcohol sales cause concern, addiction experts warn
Michigan Liquor Control Commission has released data that many addiction experts find worrying. Comparing last week's data against that from the same time last year, there is a 55% increase in alcohol sales. Tiffany Lee, alcohol and drug abuse program director at Western Michigan University, said not everyone who purchased alcohol during this time will
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