http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/default.asp mtashji@rushford.org (Rushford Center) http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968140 HealthCare Matters is a monthly, radio series hosted by Hartford HealthCare that aims to further the conversation about health care: what works, what doesn’t work– and how do we bridge the gap. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968140 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.soberinfo.com/blogs/george_jones/2012/01/our-roles-as-parents-and-social-scientists.html Frank Bartolomeo, Ph.D., Rushford's VP of Child & Adolescent Services, blogs on Soberinfo.com about challenges he faces as a behavioral healthcare expert and as a parent. Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.soberinfo.com/blogs/george_jones/2012/01/our-roles-as-parents-and-social-scientists.html http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/children/la-heb-kate-middleton-addiction-20120105,0,941424.story Kate Middleton has revealed she will become a patron of the British charity Action on Addiction, which supports research, prevention and treatment of addiction, support for addicts' families and the education and training of those working in the field. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/children/la-heb-kate-middleton-addiction-20120105,0,941424.story http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968137 Rushford and Meriden SADD sponsored the 2nd Annual White Out Walk to raise awareness of drunk driving dangers. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968137 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968128 Some tips to have a safe and Happy New Year! Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968128 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968135 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968135 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://middletown-ct.patch.com/articles/teens-take-to-streets-to-stop-underage-drinking# Middletown's Substance Abuse Prevention Council hosted its Annual White Out Night on Wednesday, December 28th. Students from Rushford's school-based programs participated to remind others not to drink and drive. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://middletown-ct.patch.com/articles/teens-take-to-streets-to-stop-underage-drinking# http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/blog_posts/meriden-students-ask-you-to-never-drink-and-drive Sheryl Sprague, Rushford Prevention Manager, blogs for Patch.com. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/blog_posts/meriden-students-ask-you-to-never-drink-and-drive http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://clinton.patch.com/articles/y# Rushford Prevention Professional affects change in Clinton, CT, creating a safer environment for Clinton youth. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://clinton.patch.com/articles/y# http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/blog_posts/something-worth-celebrating-a-holiday-season-with-zero-underage-drinking Sheryl Sprague, Rushford Prevention Manager, blogs for Patch.com. Wed, 7 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/blog_posts/something-worth-celebrating-a-holiday-season-with-zero-underage-drinking http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.remindernews.com/article/2011/11/18/trends-in-teen-drinking-discussed Article posted on November 21, 2011 about recent event sponsored by Rushford, Glastonbury Drug & Alcohol Council, and the Town of Glastonbury. The presentation featured information on modern teen trends surrounding drugs and alcohol. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.remindernews.com/article/2011/11/18/trends-in-teen-drinking-discussed http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968125 National Study Shows Teens Improve at Private Residential Treatment Programs and Schools Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968125 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/articles/rushford-gets-grants-to-teach-mental-health-first-aid# When a person gets hurt or sick in a public setting, chances are someone with CPR or first aid training will step out of the crowd to help. But very few people are trained to assist in a mental health crisis. That’s where Mental Health First Aid comes in. Thanks to two recent grants, Rushford will be expanding the Mental Health First Aid training program it piloted last year by offering trainings in the Meriden/Wallingford community. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/articles/rushford-gets-grants-to-teach-mental-health-first-aid# http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968123 Monday, October 31st - All Rushford programs are up and running today; however, some programs have been relocated due to power outages. Please see information below for updates on Rushford programs. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968123 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968122 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968122 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/blog_posts/first-aid-training-for-mental-health Sheryl Sprague, Rushford Prevention Manager, blogs for Patch.com Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/blog_posts/first-aid-training-for-mental-health http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968120 Connecticut ranks second among the 50 states for binge drinking and fourth for alcohol use among teens age 12 to 17. About 13 percent of teens in the state binge drink and nearly 19 percent participate in underage drinking in a single month, according to a 2009 report by the U.S. Department of Health and Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968120 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.addictionpro.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=252031E6B9B0451390296D4E0F355E30 Rushford at Stonegate, an innovative new program for adolescent males struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health and academic disorders, was recently featured in Addiction Professional magazine. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.addictionpro.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=252031E6B9B0451390296D4E0F355E30 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/The-drinking-culture-Teen-alcohol-use-remains-2212137.php#page-4 National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University reported in June that 72.5 percent of high school students have consumed alcohol, and cited adolescent substance abuse as America's No. 1 public health problem. Connecticut ranks second among the 50 states for binge drinking and fourth for alcohol use among teens age 12 to 17. About 13 percent of teens in the state binge drink and nearly 19 percent participate in underage drinking in a single month, according to a 2009 report by the U.S. Department of Health and Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/The-drinking-culture-Teen-alcohol-use-remains-2212137.php#page-4 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968117 The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (National Council) announced today it is awarding community dissemination grants to 18 organizations to support Mental Health First Aid programs nationwide. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968117 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.wfsb.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6247502 Better Connecticut interviews Rushford Cheif Medical Officer Dr. Allen and Rushford Vice President of Child & Adolescent Services Frank Bartolomeo, Ph.D. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.wfsb.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6247502 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/articles/local-volunteers-unite-for-a-day-of-caring#photo-7750259 September 13th was United Way of Meriden/Wallingford's Day of Caring, where employees from local businesses volunteer to help local non-profit organizations. This article discusses how Rushford benefits from this year's Day of Caring. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/articles/local-volunteers-unite-for-a-day-of-caring#photo-7750259 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/blog_posts/rushfords-back-to-school-checklist-for-parents Sheryl Sprague, Rushford Prevention Manager, blogs for Patch.com. Wed, 7 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/blog_posts/rushfords-back-to-school-checklist-for-parents http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968114 Several Middlesex County nonprofits, including Rushford will have the opportunity to share their work and goals with Deb Heinrich, nonprofit liaison to the governor, on Thusrday, Sept. 18. Heinrich is visiting communities to meet with nonprofits throughout the state as she seeks to learn more about what they do and the challenges they face. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968114 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/02/health/02abuse.html We often wonder why certain people who experiment with drugs and alcohol fall victim to the struggles of addiction, whereas others are able to experiment without developing an addiction. Dr. Richard A. Friedman discusses how genes, environment, and psychology are all contributing factors to addictive disorders. Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/02/health/02abuse.html http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968111 Rushford CEO Jeff Walter weighs in on the consequences of eliminating substance abuse treatment beds due to budget cuts. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968111 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968112 The Liberty Bank Foundation has awarded a $2,000 grant to Rushford Center to support the Meriden Students against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Chapter. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968112 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.soberinfo.com/blogs/george_jones/2011/07/tomorrows-outcome.html Rushford Clinician George Jones is a featured blogger on Soberinfo.com. Here is his first blog post regarding summertime and the drinking culture that surrounds it. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.soberinfo.com/blogs/george_jones/2011/07/tomorrows-outcome.html http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968109 Nine out of 10 Americans who meet the medical criteria for addiction1 started smoking, drinking, or using other drugs before age 18, according to a national study released by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University. Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968109 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968108 New residential program in Durham will provide innovative treatment for substance use disorders and adolescent addiction. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968108 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/blog_posts/congratulations-meriden-high-school-seniors-the-future-is-yours Rushford Prevention Manager Sheryl Sprague blogs for Patch.com. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/blog_posts/congratulations-meriden-high-school-seniors-the-future-is-yours http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968107 Parents need to be aware of how teen drinking trends have changed. Rushford Prevention Manager Sheryl Sprague offers advice for parents to help keep their teen safe. Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968107 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968106 Aixa Avellanet received the Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing at the Annual Hartford Gala on Thursday, May 5th. Fri, 6 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968106 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968105 Connecticut legislators attended a breakfast at Rushford's Meriden facility. The special breakfast was hosted by Rushford, Kuhn Employment Specialists, and Arc of Meriden-Wallingford. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968105 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/articles/anthrax-drill-tests-city-procedures Rushford and several other businesses and organizations in the state health department’s Region 2, which covers much of southern Connecticut, participated in a drill to test city procedures in case of a public health emergency. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://meriden.patch.com/articles/anthrax-drill-tests-city-procedures http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968103 SADD Chairman & CEO Stephen Wallace gave an eye-opening presentation at Platt High School Thursday evening. Thu, 7 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968103 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.shorelineplus.com/shplus/information/news/health/One-call-does-it-all-in-Connecticut124361243612436.shtml Rushford and its Hartford HealthCare Partners have licensed 1-800-DOCTORS, a phone line which puts patients in touch with the doctors and specialists that they need. To learn more about Hartford HealthCare, visit www.hartfordhealthcare.org Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.shorelineplus.com/shplus/information/news/health/One-call-does-it-all-in-Connecticut124361243612436.shtml http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://middletown-ct.patch.com/articles/focus-on-felicia-goodwine-vaughters Meet Felicia Goodwine-Vaughters, Rushford's Coordinator of Prevention & Wellness, and learn about the great work she does with Middletown youth. Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://middletown-ct.patch.com/articles/focus-on-felicia-goodwine-vaughters http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968100 Dr. Allen explains why it is so important to address both mental health disorders and addiction while treating an individual with co-occuring disorders. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968100 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096899 Rushford teams up with Project Courage to bring a new teen drug and alcohol program to the Shoreline area. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096899 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096898 Dr. Allen: People need to focus on treating Sheen, not making him an object of ridicule. Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096898 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096896 Dr. Craig Allen appears on FoxCT News and NBC Connecticut to discuss behavioral health issues in light of recent publicity surrounding Charlie Sheen. Wed, 2 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096896 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/News/customer-files/harbornewsarticle.pdf See this article about Rushford's new drug & alcohol program for teens published in the Harbor News on March 2, 2011. Wed, 2 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/News/customer-files/harbornewsarticle.pdf http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096895 Edwina Ranganathan will speak at East Hampton's Commission on Aging Meeting on March 10, 2011. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096895 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096892 Meriden's 1st Annual White Out Walk against drunken driving and underage drinking helped raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking. The walk was sponsored by Meriden SADD and Rushford. Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096892 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968136 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=40968136 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096891 Rushford and several other organizations sponsored a leadership conference for students and adult mentors. Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096891 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096890 More than 100 parents, students and teachers attended an education event on cyberbullying at Rushford on Nov. 11. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096890 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096889 The Navy has signed a five-year contract with Hazelden to provide online recovery support services for sailors. Tue, 5 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096889 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096888 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096888 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096887 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096887 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096886 California passed new legislation that holds adults legally accountable if they permit minors to drink in their homes. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096886 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096884 Rushford's Mother and Daughter Evenings Out program to continue for the 2010-2011 school year in Glastonbury. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096884 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096885 The funding will be used for an Educational Series in Meriden, CT. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096885 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096883 Prescription drug use in Connecticut now kills more people under the age of 34 than car crashes, Jorgensen said, quoting a national study of figures from 2006 released this year. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096883 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096882 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096882 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096881 Rushford's No Bully Zone program, funded by the Middlesex County Community Foundation, Council of Business Partners receives media attention. Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096881 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096880 New Mexico currently ranks first in the nation for children who consume their first alcoholic drink prior to the age of 13 and alcohol related costs in New Mexico total more that $243 million per year. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096880 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096879 A new report finds that more kids say they are using alcohol and other drugs, but many parents are unable or unwilling to deal with the issue - a bad combination. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096879 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096878 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096878 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096876 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096876 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096877 Results of 2009 Connecticut School Healthy Survey. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096877 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096875 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096875 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096874 According to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 46% os tudetns in 9th-12th grade have had sexual intercourse. Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096874 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096873 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 20% of US high school students say they have taken prescription drugs without consulting a doctor. Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096873 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096872 Alcohol consumption prompts the brain to release the pleasure checmical dopamine, but genes may influence the degree to which the brain responds to drinking and how effective medications like naltrexone are in treating alcoholism. Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096872 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096870 The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) has recommended that doctors screen all their young patients for alcohol use starting in middle school. Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096870 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096871 Underage-drinking visits to hospital emergency rooms are 11% higher on the typical Memorial Day weekend than on normal days. Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096871 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096869 A new research study indicates that teenagers may experience the relase of the brain's pleasure-and-reward checmical dopamine more acutely than children or adults. Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096869 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096868 Recent research advances in genetics and neuroscience will transform mentla health treatment, according to Dr. Thomas INsel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096868 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096867 Alcohol companies are increasingly using the latest new media technologies to reach young drinkers, according to a new report. Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096867 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096866 The 2010 A&A Office Systems Rushford Golf Classic raised more than $50,000 for youth prevention and treatment programs. Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096866 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096865 President Obama is committed to restoring balance in our efforts to combat the drug problems that plague our communities in unveiling his 2010 National Drug Control Strategy. Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096865 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096864 One in four Americans lives with a mental health problem each year. Yet, far too may go without treatment. Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096864 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096863 Learn how social networking can land you in legal troubles and how to prevent dangerous situations from happening. Wed, 5 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096863 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096862 Prom and graduation are a time of celebration. Don't ruin these milestones by making bad choices. Underage drinking is against the law. Last year in Connecticut, hundreds of teens and parents were arrested for hosting underage drinking parties. Don't become another statistic. Sun, 2 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096862 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096861 Local middle school students who have been involved with anti-bullying measures will shoot a video today aimed at bringing their methods to other schools. Students from Keigwin and Woodrow Wilson Middle Schools have been involved with the “No Bully Zone” Program since its inception last fall. The program is funded through the Middlesex County Community Foundation and steered by Rushford, an affiliate of Hartford Healthcare, which offers prevention and wellness services. Sat, 1 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096861 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096860 Free workshop for parents, community members and high school students. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096860 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096859 You don't have to sound like your parents when you talk to your kids about drugs. Sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096859 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096858 Join the Meriden SADD Chapter and Rushford on Thursday, March 25th for an educational forum on underage drinking. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096858 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096856 Sam Silverman, M.D., medical director of addiction services for Rushford, will join a panel of experts to address and raise awareness of the issues associated with prescription drug abuse among Connecticut's youth. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (social hour and light refreshments will be served as 4:30 p.m.) at Central Connecticut State University, Alumni Hall. The event is being hosted by The Governor’s Prevention Partnership and Comcast. This event will be filmed and rebroadcast by Comcast for a future airing on Comcast’s On-Demand channels. If you are interested in attending, please rsvp to www.preventionworksct.org. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096856 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096857 Rushford recieved $600 from the Naugatuck Savings Bank Foundation as part of its Community Awards Program. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096857 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096855 MIDDLETOWN -- Research has shown that one in four students will be bullied during their schools years. For students at Keigin and Woodrow Wilson middle schools in Middletown, the “No Bully Zone” program is working to reduce that statistic. In September 2009, the Middlesex County Community Foundation (MCCF) Council of Business Partners partnered with Rushford, one of the state’s leading providers of positive youth development and prevention services, to offer the program that teaches students how to identify, address and report incidents of bullying. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096855 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096854 Rushford received a grant from Olga Sipolin Children's Fund for our Safe Habors Program. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096854 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/science/08prof.html WASHINGTON — His son had been dead from an overdose only three months when A. Thomas McLellan, among the nation’s leading researchers on addiction, got a call from the office of Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Would he accept the nomination to be the government’s No. 2 drug-control official? Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/science/08prof.html http://www.rushfordcenter.com/News/customer-files/NIDAPhysicians.pdf The rigors of medical training sharpen a doctor’s ability to diagnose and treat a wide variety of human afflictions. However, drug abuse and addiction are often insufficiently covered in medical school curricula, despite the fact that drug use affects a wide range of health conditions and drug abuse and addiction are themselves major public health issues. To improve drug abuse and addiction training of future physicians, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, today unveiled a series of new teaching tools, through its Centers of Excellence for Physician Information Program (NIDA CoEs), at the Association of American Medical Colleges 2009 Annual Meeting’s ``Innovations in Medical Education’’ Exhibit in Boston. Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/News/customer-files/NIDAPhysicians.pdf http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096851 Rushford Clinical Director of Adult Mental Health Services weighs in on Record-Journal article on suicide. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096851 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096848 Rushford recently launched a radio campaign aimed at preventing underage drinking. The public service announcement, which is airing on 96.5 WTIC/FM, features radio personality Damon Scott. The campaign is being funded by grant funding Rushford received from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to establish underage drinking task forces in several communities to address the problem of underage drinking. prevention. Research has shown that underage drinking costs the State of Connecticut more than $600 million each year. Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096848 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096847 Rushford's prevention department is using billboards to help raise awareness of the consequences of underage drinking. The billboards are located on West Main Street in Meriden and on Route 9 in Middletown. The billboards are paid for by two grants (Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grants (SPF SIG) the organization received from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to help prevent underage drinking in Middletown and Meriden. Sheryl Sprague, Rushford prevention manager, and her staff are collaborating with local law enforcement, school officials, youth, community leaders, universities and businesses in an effort to create an awareness and understanding of underage drinking and its consequences as well as to encourage individuals, families, and the community to address this issue. These efforts include the billboard messages along with other advertisements that promote the importance of preventing underage drinking. For more information on this initiative, please contact prevention manager, Sheryl Sprague at 203-630-5357. Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096847 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096846 The 21st annual Rushford Golf Classic to benefit child and adolescent prevention and treatment programs will be held June 9, 2009, at Indian Hill Country Club in Newington, CT. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. To register to play or for information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Melissa Tashjian at 860-852-1011. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096846 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096840 Students at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Middletown who participate in Rushford's SMART Leaders program were featured on NBC channel 30 News on Nov.13. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096840 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096834 Rushford recently began participating in the Institute of Living’s nationally recognized psychiatric residency program. Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096834 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096835 Jeff Walter, Rushford president and CEO, has been name Secretary –Treasurer of the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (NCCBH). Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096835 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096836 Rushford recently received $8,000 from the Ensworth Foundation to continue the Mother and Daughter Evenings Out program in Glastonbury for the 2008-2009 school year. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096836 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096837 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096837 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096838 The United Way of Meriden and Wallingford recently awarded a grant to Rushford to continue its Mother and Daughter Evenings Out programs in Meriden and Wallingford for the 2008-2009 school year. Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096838 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096839 The Branding Company is a family-run business that believes philanthropic support is a key component of healthy and viable communities. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096839 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096841 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096841 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096844 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096844 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096842 Mon, 3 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096842 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096843 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096843 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096832 Thu, 1 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096832 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096831 MERIDEN – Jeff Walter, president and CEO of Rushford, was recently elected to the board of the National Council of Community Behavioral Healthcare to represent providers throughout New England. Thu, 1 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096831 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096833 Sat, 1 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096833 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096826 Rushford is offering a new substance abuse treatment group geared toward Spanish-speaking individuals. Wed, 1 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096826 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096829 Highlights Hair Salon on Main Street in Glastonbury was the place to be for local girls and their mothers on Feb. 16 during Rushford's monthly Mother-Daughter Evening Out program. Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096829 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096828 Rushford recently named Craig Allen, M.D., of Madison, as the behavioral healthcare provider’s new chief medical officer. Allen is responsible for leading the development and delivery of quality services and programs that meet community needs as well as providing medical leadership to all medical and clinical staff. Sat, 15 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096828 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409689 Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the state has awarded Rushford $42,725 to implement technological and recreational advancements at its Portland campus to benefit at-risk youth. Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=409689 http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096830 Rushford recently received four Lamplighter Awards for outstanding marketing communications. Wed, 15 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rushfordcenter.com/news/newsView.asp?NewsId=4096830