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San Jose substance abuse
Teen Challenge: a Christ centered hope with results
religious beliefs
November 14, 2011
You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.This bible verse from John 8:32 sets free those from the bondage of drug addiction and...
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Study shows increase in non-medical opioid use reflected in emergency room visits
Health & Fitness
July 24, 2010
An alarming new study shows emergency department (ED) visits involving non-medical use of prescription opioids have increased. Done by researchers...
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Timely legislation may impact future cuts to mental health in Sacramento County
Health & Fitness
July 12, 2010
Sacramento County, facing a $17.5 million budget shortfall, plans to overhaul its existing mental healthcare delivery system for outpatients. They...
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Santa Clara County methadone maintenance programs help stem the tide of infectious disease
Health & Fitness
April 25, 2010
The County of Santa Clara is home to two clinics which provide methadone treatment for opioid addiction and related services. Both clinics are run...
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San Jose's Alano Club West continues to search for new home
Health & Fitness
April 15, 2010
The Alano Club West was founded "to provide meeting facilities and a supportive atmosphere for people in recovery" according to their...
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Defendants with mental illness receive treatment in Mental Health Court
Health & Fitness
April 10, 2010
As one of the state of California's largest lock-ups for the mentally ill, Santa Clara County needed a big fix. Mental Health Court appears to be...
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Needle exchange program in Santa Clara County helps battle Hepatitis C virus
Health & Fitness
April 8, 2010
Back on September 13, 1994, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution which did declare a county wide state of emergency as...
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Action needed to help mental health consumers quit smoking in San Jose facilities
Health & Fitness
April 3, 2010
It has been shown through numerous studies such as this study by The Journal of the American Medical Association, which indicates people with...
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Drug abuse among pregnant women a concern in Santa Clara County
Health & Fitness
April 1, 2010
The Perinatal Substance Abuse Program, or P.S.A.P., was developed in the late 1980's due to a growing concern for babies born to addicted...
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Haight Ashbury Free Clinics-Walden House launch party
Haight Ashbury Free Clinics-Walden House
April 2, 2012
Healthy living is helping, lending a hand and being positively involved in our community. Making an impact and supporting organizations to help...
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