The Florida Mental Health Act of 1971—also known as the Florida Baker Act—is a statute that allows for the examination and involuntary or emergency commitment of an individual who is suffering from a mental health disorder.
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The Florida Mental Health Act of 1971—also known as the Florida Baker Act—is a statute that allows for the examination and involuntary or emergency commitment of an individual who is suffering from a mental health disorder.
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The Florida Mental Health Act of 1971—also known as the Florida Baker Act—is a statute that allows for the examination and involuntary or emergency commitment of an individual who is suffering from a mental health disorder.
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Imagine having to fight through heroin withdrawal before you have a chance to take your first steps or say your first words. That is the unfortunate reality of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, a medical condition that affects babies who are born to mothers that abuse drugs during pregnancy.
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Searching for the right medication, or combination of medications, that can help alleviate symptoms of mental health conditions can get frustrating. GeneSight testing has made that process a bit smoother for some. To add, GeneSight testing ensures patients take the right medications, with the awareness of how it may impact them. Being able to do
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Children can be extremely affected by events that happen during early childhood. Early childhood adversity and trauma can lead to some pretty devastating consequences. When a child goes through a household breaking up due to separation or divorce, it can be confusing. They can think it is their fault, or develop behavioral or developmental problems.
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Sobriety can be a beneficial lifestyle to live for many reasons. Its benefits have led to the sober curious movement known that has been sweeping the nation. But how can getting sober benefit you in the long run? What does it mean to be “sober curious”? Those who have wondered what it would be like
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The physical effects of long-term alcohol abuse can be extremely harmful and detrimental to everyday life. Both social drinkers and those who suffer from alcoholism can feel both the long-term and short-term effects alcohol abuse can have on the body. These effects can lead to extreme physical impairments or even death if not treated. Nevertheless,
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The brain is affected by drug abuse of any kind. Heroin is no different. How does heroin affect the brain? Using heroin changes the brain chemistry and when that chemical make up is altered, it can be difficult to rewire the brain back to normal functionality once the drug is removed from the system. Why
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Drug addiction is an awful experience for anyone going through it, and unfortunately pregnant women are not immune to this. But what about the dangers associated with drug use during pregnancy? November is Child Safety Month, and with another life being affected by everything the mother does, it is so important to fully understand the
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