Brown Pays Daylong Visit to So. Md. to Talk Issues

Brown pays daylong visit to So. Md. to talk issues
To that end, Brown said the state needs to invest more in substance abuse treatment and addictions counselors. Asked how he balances his time between his day job as lieutenant governor and campaigning for higher office, Brown pulled out his Blackberry.
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BRCTC attempts to take scare out of ACA
But Wednesday night's session – which attracted about a dozen participants, many of whom later met with counselors for additional help – was informational and lively, thanks to the personal questions poised to presenters, including a federal …
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Therapist says Southwest Virginia's drug, mental health problems are extensive
Michael Hayter, a licensed clinical social worker who is certified in substance abuse counseling, owns Appalachian Clinical Services, a substance abuse and mental health treatment program. The Abingdon native is also an adjunct social work instructor …
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Pet Talk: Horse Sense Riding School unharnesses the healing power of horses
“I didn't have a lot of friends left after being ill, and I couldn't work anymore,” says Barrett, who worked in the insurance industry and has also served as a drug and alcohol counselor. She started riding horses again, which she hadn't done since …
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