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the evolution of mental heath and substance abuse

By lexseamster0

  • Mental Health In the 19ths Century

    Mental Health In the 19ths Century
    Prior to this, there wasn’t an official term to describe emotional or behavioral struggles that have existed for ages. https://batonrougebehavioral.com/the-surprising-history-of-mental-illness-treatment/

  • National Mental Health Act

    National Mental Health Act
    The mental health act allocated government funds to help find causes and treatments for mental health. https://www.uniteforsight.org/mental-health/module2

  • The 1980s

    The 1980s
    In the 1980s a very cheap form of cocaine known as 'crack' was first made.

  • National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)

    National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)
    The leading source of statistical information on the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and mental health issues in the United States

  • National substance abuse prevention month

    National substance abuse prevention month
    Since October of 2011 we have tried to acknowledge those who have lost their friends or family to substance abuse.