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Prevention Specialist, Matt, talks about the drug prevention curriculum "Life Skills." See all the programs that the Council on Chemical Abuse offers schools...

How Individuals Can Access Treatment
When it comes to loved getting help for drug and/or alcohol abuse, access to treatment can be challenging, especially if you have no insurance or your co-pay is high and you cannot afford it. Fortunately the Council on Chemical Abuse provides funding for the uninsured or under-insured who desire to get help and are seeking treatment. Bernice Hines Corbit, Case Manager…

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Most addicts start off the path to addiction using food as the first drug. Read Dianne Schwartz's article from Behavioral Health News here.

Are chemicals used in your workplace? Mayo Clinic notes that chemical burns can be caused by a variety of substances, including strong acids, drain cleaners, paint thinners and gasoline.

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Find out what chemical peels can -- and can't -- do for your skin.

Find treatment, clinical services, and case management support for recovery from chemical addiction or substance abuse, mental illness, or co-occurring disorders. RESOURCE provides culturally-responsive and trauma-informed care. For intake or referrals for RESOURCE chemical and mental health services: Twin Cities and Metro Area: Call our central access line at 612-752-8074 Fax 612-752-8001, or Email intakereferrals@resource-mn.org. Central …

Chemical dependency and mental illness often have a closer relationship than you'd think. Here's what happens when the two interact.

Two Springfield facilities agree to improve handling and reporting hazardous chemicals.

The synthetic drug Spice is known as "fake pot," but its effects are completely different from marijuana. The hard-to-detect substances are often made in foreign facilities with an ever-changing cocktail of chemicals, meaning you can never be sure of what you're taking. This year, poison control hotlines have seen a record number of calls across the country. William Brangham reports.

Some chemicals are more dangerous than others when it comes to pets and lawns.

"I was a notorious liar about my addiction, that I didn't have a problem. I was in denial for decades."

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Here's a list of some of the most dangerous household chemicals, including the ingredients to watch for and the nature of the risk.

The MassDEP is looking to determine which of Westfield’s wells have high levels of a perfluorinated chemical, also known as PFC’s.