by Associated Behavioral Health Care | Uncategorized
As reported by CNN, almost 30 million Americans are actively struggling with alcohol abuse. Senior citizens, women, and African Americans are the three groups with the highest increase in alcohol abuse disorders. “High risk” drinking has also increased on...
by Associated Behavioral Health Care | Uncategorized
The opioid crisis has reached the level of a national emergency. ABHC can help through individually-tailored treatment and education. See our page on Opioid Dependency, and call us at (425) 256-4381to find out how we can help you or a loved one.
by Associated Behavioral Health Care | Uncategorized
Dual Diagnosis and Substance Abuse It can be difficult to do a mental health or chemical dependency assessment on yourself. A substance abuse problem and a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder should be handled by a qualified...
by Associated Behavioral Health Care | Drug and Alcohol Assessments, Uncategorized
Why Do We Need Drug & Alcohol Assessment Screening Tools? During our drug and alcohol evaluations, we use tools based upon a standard known as ‘evidence-based.’ This means the screening tools we use as we perform an alcohol and drug assessment must rest upon...
by Associated Behavioral Health Care | Uncategorized
A case for drug decriminalization It’s impossible to prove that throwing people in prison for using drugs has helped reduce crime or drug use. In fact, it’s pretty easy to prove the opposite. Many people go into prison with drug use issues and come out as criminals...