On AlterNet: treatment

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "treatment"

Sex Abuse in Rehab? How Predators Can Take Advantage of Addicts Seeking Help

Maia Szalavitz, The Fix. January 9, 2012.

Much of what is portrayed in the media as “professional treatment” isn’t based on evidence of what works and can lead to boundary violations and outright abuse.

Treating Meth Addiction as a Health Issue

Bill Piper, AlterNet. July 2, 2010.

Congress is finally learning what teenagers learn in high school economics: as long as there is a demand for something, there will be a supply to meet it.

Why Are We Locking Up Traumatized Veterans for Their Addictions Instead of Offering Them Treatment?

Penny Coleman, AlterNet. November 11, 2009.

This Veterans Day, let's get past the bunting and ribbons and look at our returning troops' real needs.

Drug Use by Political Candidates Isn't a Deal Breaker, But Hypocrisy on the Issue Should Be

Tony Newman, AlterNet. September 5, 2009.

Now that the climate for political candidates has eased on personal drug use, we should focus on punishing elected officials who still believe in the drug war.

"Sinful" Sex Addiction: The Newest Way to Demonize Sexuality

Dr. Susan Block, CounterPunch. April 21, 2009.

Sex addiction has emerged as the 21st century version of sin -- the latest way to guilt people about sex.

America's Mental Health Care System in Shambles

Art Levine, The American Prospect. July 26, 2008.

Mentally ill adults who receive treatment in the public-health system die 25 years sooner, on average, than Americans overall.

Ecstasy Is the Key to Treating PTSD

Amy Turner, The Times of London UK. June 27, 2008.

At last the incurably traumatized may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. And controversially, ecstasy may be key to taming their demons.

A Setback in Protecting Teens From Abusive "Treatments"

MotherJones.com AlterNet: PEEKJune 22, 2008.

The child abuse bill bait-and-switch.

Coburn Places A Hold On HIV/AIDS Prevention Bill

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress AlterNet: Health and Wellness. June 11, 2008.

The GOP Senator has a habit of blocking progressive medical legislation.

Pleas on Larry King for Lohan, But What About Other Drug Offenders?

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, New America Media. July 26, 2007.

There are no qualms about locking up the thousands of poor and unknown.