Mendocino College Human Services Programs

12/28/2018

The results of this study may come as a surprise to some...

Adolescents who use cannabis often show signs of cognitive impairment. It could be that cannabis causes these impairments. Another possibility is that underlying family risk factors-- like socioeconomic status, parenting style, neighborhood, and educational opportunities-- contribute both to cannabi...

10/19/2018

As the once-vilified drug becomes more accepted, researchers around the world are trying to understand how it works and how it might fight disease.

09/18/2018

This week, The DRAM reviews a study that assesses the feasibility and efficacy of incorporating Transcendental Meditation (TM) into an inpatient AUD treatment program.

08/17/2018

05/07/2018

The Recovery Village is dedicated to maintaining exceptional service while providing unique opportunities for education and personal development.

05/02/2018

Do you have insurance questions about mental health or addiction services? Have you been denied coverage? You may be protected by Parity laws.

05/02/2018

Parity laws require insurers to provide comparable coverage for mental health, substance use disorder, and physical health care so people can get the treatment they need. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has updated its mental health and substance use disorder parity website, which p...

03/08/2018

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11/11/2017

http://www.un.org/en/events/toleranceday/

The United Nations is committed to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. This imperative lies at the core of the United Nations Charter, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and is more important than ever in this era of rising and vio...

11/06/2017

November 11-19 is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Participating groups spend the week holding a series of educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events.

10/27/2017

The billionaire founder of Insys Therapeutics Inc was arrested on Thursday on U.S. charges he participated in a scheme to bribe doctors to prescribe a fentanyl-based cancer pain drug, marking a step by authorities to fight the opioid epidemic.

10/05/2017

October 6 is National Depression Screening Day

Dedicated to coordinating nationwide mental health screening programs. We provide innovative mental health products for your organization.