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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Health
- Associated Press
The Freedom Center: Providing Integrated Treatment for Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse in Maryland
BUCKEYSTOWN, MD, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 / / -- The Freedom Center Maryland Drug & Alcohol Rehab, a trusted leader in addiction and mental health treatment in Maryland, continues its commitment to offering integrated care for individuals suffering from co-occurring bipolar disorder and substance use disorders (SUDs). Located in Buckeystown, Maryland, The Freedom Center provides a safe, therapeutic environment where individuals can receive dual diagnosis treatment that addresses both mental health and addiction challenges simultaneously. With a dedicated team of psychiatrists, licensed clinicians, and addiction professionals, The Freedom Center ensures that each client receives compassionate and comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs, guiding them toward long-term recovery and emotional wellness. Comprehensive Dual Diagnosis Treatment Services The Freedom Center's dual diagnosis program focuses on the complexities of co-occurring disorders—particularly bipolar disorder and substance abuse—using evidence-based methods that promote holistic healing and long-term recovery. Services are offered through flexible treatment tracks, including inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization (PHP) programs. Key services include: ✔ Psychiatric evaluation and medication management ✔ Integrated therapy for bipolar disorder and addiction ✔ Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) ✔ Holistic therapies, including mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques ✔ Family counseling and education ✔ Relapse prevention planning ✔ Peer support and group therapy ✔ Case management and aftercare coordination The center's dual diagnosis program is designed to stabilize mood disorders while addressing the underlying causes of substance abuse. Through integrated care, individuals can regain control of their mental health and overcome the cycle of addiction. Addressing the Complexity of Bipolar and Addiction Bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed or misunderstood, leading to ineffective treatment when coupled with substance abuse. The Freedom Center's experienced team recognizes that mood instability, impulsivity, and emotional distress often drive substance use in individuals with bipolar disorder. Their coordinated approach ensures both conditions are treated in tandem, reducing the risk of relapse and improving overall outcomes. Whether a client is experiencing manic episodes, depressive episodes, or rapid cycling, The Freedom Center provides individualized support and psychiatric care to help stabilize symptoms and foster healthy coping strategies. Get Help Today If you or a loved one is struggling with bipolar disorder and substance abuse, The Freedom Center in Buckeystown, MD, is here to help. Through our integrated, evidence-based programs, clients can find hope, healing, and a path to recovery. The Freedom Center – Buckeystown, MD Address: 3521 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown, MD 21717 Phone: (888) 530-5025 Hours: 24/7 Website: About The Freedom Center The Freedom Center is a premier addiction and mental health treatment provider offering comprehensive services across Maryland. Specializing in dual diagnosis care, The Freedom Center is dedicated to helping individuals with co-occurring disorders like bipolar disorder and substance abuse reclaim their lives through evidence-based treatment, compassionate support, and personalized care. Admissions Office The Freedom Center Maryland Drug & Alcohol Rehab Buckeystown +1 (888) 530-5025 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman, 48, rushed to hospital after overdose as singer says she is ‘doing everything she can'
THE youngest son of Cher has reportedly been rushed to hospital after an overdose. Elijah Blue Allman, 48, is now receiving "the best care possible" after he was found unresponsive on Saturday morning, according to TMZ. 2 Elijah is still in the Joshua Tree hospital, California, with his current condition unknown. An insider told the US outlet that Elijah is "very lucky to have survived". Cher is said to be focused on "doing everything she can to get him the help he needs". Elijah's dad is the late Gregg Allman. He is also believed to have suffered from substance abuse issues which doctors say may have led to his death from liver cancer in 2012. .
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Has Danniella Westbrook finally found her fairytale ending? Actress, 51, 'deeply in love' with boxer Chasa Symonds who she's 'ready to marry' as he supports her through surgery to 'rebuild' face
She's become as known for her turbulent love life as she is for her acting and struggles with substance abuse. But Danniella Westbrook may have finally found her happy ending at the age of 51 with new love Chasa Symonds, who she has been friends with for seven years and has called 'the love of her life'. The former EastEnders star was previously married to Ben Morgan between 1998 and 1999 and then Kevin Jenkins from 2001 to 2014, while she also dated Brian Harvey from 1991-1995 at the height of his band East 17's fame. But after a string of failed relationships, Danniella appears to have finally found the one in bareknuckle boxer Chasa, 42, whom she's called her 'soulmate'. Amid his public support for the actress as she prepared to undergo a 'very long surgery' to 'rebuild her face', MailOnline takes a look at Danniella and Chasa's love story.... From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The pair reportedly began as friends after meeting in a Croydon pub, and had known each other for six years before deciding to take their relationship to the next level. At the start of May, Danniella dropped hints about her romance with the retired professional welterweight boxer as she shared a video of the two larking around together, captioning her post: 'We like to laugh.' The post was met with a plethora of comments from fans encouraging her potential new romance, with both Danniella and Chasa responding with red heart emojis. Days later, the TV star hinted that the romance was getting serious on Instagram where she shared snaps from her Greek getaway with Chasa. This was confirmed by Chasa himself, who wrote on Instagram: 'Sometimes that one friend is just too good to let go.' They also shared loved-up, smiley snaps of the pair enjoying a coffee, captioning the post: 'Perfect end to the night ❤️ the pictures tell the story.' One again fans were quick to share their support and excitement for the blossoming relationship, with one writing: 'I've not seen you too so happy in a long time long may it continue love to you both.' While another shared: 'You both look so happy need to wife that one up bro', with Chasa responding with a heart and clapping emoji. In another loved up post, Danniella praised 'best friend' Chasa for accepting her past and building her up, adding that together they'll make 'dreams come true' Later during the holiday, Chasa confirmed to his Instagram followers that he had asked Danniella to be his girlfriend, with the Sam Mitchell star writing in the comments that it was the 'easiest yes I've ever said.' They've since shared a plethora of romantic pictures and videos as they've continued to see each other, with the pair enjoying dates at the likes of Canvey Island and a safari. In another loved up post, Danniella praised 'best friend' Chasa for accepting her past and building her up, adding that together they'll make 'dreams come true'. Last week, Danniella marked seven years since she first met Chasa as she noted that they'd continued a friendship throughout that time before finally getting together. She penned: 'Seven years ago you walked into a pub in Croydon to watch the football and walked straight into me. And we spoke and laughed all night share chocolate brownies and our fate was sealed... '7 years of chats and texts and seeing each other through some dark days via dms .. we always said one day it will happen, what's meant to be won't pass us by… And here we are finally together and living the life we always wanted together. We saved the best for last and it was definitely worth the wait . #andtheylivedhappilyeverafter ❤️.' Chasa responded in the comments: 'We have had some time together, Girl thank you for this means the world may it continue ❤️ you're a special one with a heart of gold. I say it loud. I say I'm proud. X.' MailOnline recently reported that Danniella has finally found her 'soulmate' and is planning to marry the bare-knuckle boxer who 'doesn't judge her'. Danniella, who rose to fame on EastEnders, is in a 'love bubble' with 'Chasa Real Talk', following her highly publicised personal struggles. She is even said to be planning additional surgery to get herself looking her best ahead of what could be her third marriage. The former Celebrity Big Brother star [pictured on CBB in 2016] is in a 'love bubble' with 'Chasa Real Talk', following her highly publicised personal struggles An insider told OK! magazine: 'Danniella feels that she's found her soulmate. Chasa doesn't judge her one bit and doesn't care what has happened in her past. 'He understands all about the issues she's been through but is supportive – he just wants to make her happy. 'She's really smitten and feels like she can trust him, which is a really big deal for her.' Chasa, whose boxing name is the 'Croydon Bomber', is no stranger to the limelight even without Danniella and is signed to Conor McGregor's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. He has also publicly spoken about his own addiction issues, revealing that drugs had led him 'down a dark road'. However, he is reported to have been in recovery now for several years. It comes as Chasa showed his support for Danniella as she prepared to get her face 'rebuilt' during 'very long surgery'. The former EastEnders actress has in the past undergone various reconstructive operations in a bid to fix her 'collapsing' face due to her previous cocaine addiction and osteoporosis. In 2023, she admitted that she hated the results of the facial reconstruction she had that year, having up until that point waited seven years to find a surgeon willing to do the operation due to the condition of her septum. And taking to Instagram on Thursday, Danniella shared an image of herself clad in a hospital gown while new boyfriend Chasa Symonds held her hand, noting that it was a 'big day' for her as she prepared to go under the knife once again. She penned: 'Big day for me heading down for a very long surgery right now to rebuild my face. Then I can get back to work and we can get on with our life together @chasarealtal. I love you x.' In another story, she expressed her love for her partner amid his support for her after he expressed on Instagram how 'proud' her was of her amid her impending operation. Danniella wrote: 'Thank you babe, you have been beside me every step of the way, see you when I wake up xxx.' Meanwhile, boxer Chasa uploaded a video in which he praised the soap star amid her upcoming procedure. Speaking into the camera, he said: 'Just want to say thank you to everyone for the support towards Danniella. This is something that she wanted to do for herself, it's been a long time coming. 'I love her for her, I met her for her.. She's beautiful inside and out. This is something she wants to do for herself.' Remarking on the trolling she's received, he continued: 'She's changed her mobile number, I'm going through the messages on Instagram before she sees them, deleting and blocking the haters, it's what we've got to do.' Getting back to her surgery, Chasa went on: 'It's exciting times, it's gonna be a long day. She will update you when she's ready, it's down to her. I'm not here to speak about anything or talk about anything, that's her. So just from me and from Danniella, thank you all for the supportive messages, we love you and she'll be back to you very soon. It's gonna be a long day!' Captioning his post, alongside the sentiments included in his video, Chasa also shared a powerful message which read: 'Be thoughtful, remember everybody can slip in life it's how you come back. Don't put someone down, bring them up if you can.' Danniella's happiness with Chasa comes after she's struggled to find long-lasting love with former flames. She previously dated East 17's Brian Harvey from 1991-1995, with Danniella recently revealing she was left completely broken by their high profile split. In BBC documentary Boybands Forever, the actress revealed that Brian's manager at the time, Tom Watkins, had urged her to split from the lead singer or it 'wouldn't end well' for her because he 'always wins'. But the star explained that they were in love and were trying to make it work but following the intense media scrutiny, the they were forced to go their separate ways. Daniella then revealed that the breakdown of their relationship sent her over the edge and increased her drug use in an attempt to cope with feeling 'broken'. She then went on to have a relationship with car dealer Robert Fernandez, with whom she welcomed son Kai with in November 1996. They split in 1998. Danniella has been married twice before - her first marriage was to van driver Ben Morgan in 1998, but they divorced nine months later. In 2001, the star married businessman Kevin Jenkins, almost four months after the birth of their daughter Jodie. They divorced in 2020. Following the end of her second marriage, the TV personality went on to have short-lived flings with the likes of Tom Richards, George Arnold and Alan Thomason. Danniella previously believed she had found the one with her jailbird fiancé David, with whom she had a seven-year on-off relationship. After a previous split, Danniella confirmed in August 2023 that the pair's romance was back on and was even snapped trying on wedding dresses amid their engagement, David, who was 20 years her junior, was reportedly serving time in prison for counterfeit goods and engaging in various physical altercations. However, while it's not confirmed when they ended their relationship for good, it seems that Danniella has well and truly moved on with new love Chasa. With the duo loved up and with rumours about marriage floating around, it seems as though Danniella has finally found her happily ever after.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Changes coming to Waterloo Region's approach to drug strategy
Changes are coming to how the Region of Waterloo handles its approach to illicit drugs. The Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy (WRIDS) has focused on substance abuse harm reduction for more than a decade, but now their funding stream from the region is drying up. 'Public health has funded, for many years, resources to the WRIDS in the form of funding to support an administrative role that would support the steering committee and the actions of the working groups,' said Rhonda Nicholls, director of strategy, performance and partnerships for Region of Waterloo Public Health. Now, that funding will no longer be available at the end of this year. 'After that, public health staff and other system partners will continue all the impactful work that has really started to take shape over the last number of years,' Nicholls said. She explained the funding that supported WRIDS will instead be directed to other community organizations also focused on tackling substance abuse issues. In light of the funding decision, a steering committee has decided to sunset WRIDS. 'This was not an easy decision, but given much of the work within the Four Pillars of our drug strategy is happening at various tables and initiatives, the Steering Committee felt that everyone's resources were best utilized in supporting this existing work,' a release from WRIDS explained on May 26. WRIDS lists its four pillars as prevention, treatment, harm reduction and enforcement. 'We know that the drug poisoning crisis continues to claim lives across our community, and we need to continue to work collaboratively to coordinate programs and strategies, share and advocate for resources, and put an end to this crisis,' the release said. A call for support Advocates say more work is needed at a provincial level to really get a grip on the ongoing issues. 'We have a public health policy, but the public health policy really isn't working,' said Brice Balmer, former chair of the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Task Force, which developed WRIDS. 'It comes out of the province now instead of out of the region. It's really not working at the systemic [level] that needs to go on with everybody working together.' Balmer said it will take effort on all fronts to effectively address the pervasive problems. 'The work of the [Waterloo Region] Integrated Drug Strategy has actually minimized over the last six, seven, eight years. Even after we got the whole strategy together, everybody worked on it. But then it turned out to be maybe six or seven people that were working on the strategy, rather than bringing a whole group of people together to really look at how addiction impacted many agencies.' He said the best way forward, is to work together.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Poll: Colorado voters do not want to see funding cuts for assistance programs
DENVER (KDVR) — As the spending plan known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill makes its way through the U.S. Senate, new polling is out here at home, giving insight into how some Coloradans feel about programs that could see cuts under the proposal. The poll by Healthier Colorado shows that support for programs like SNAP and Medicaid is strong among Colorado voters. Safe2Tell report involving sexual misconduct leads to arrest 'They are going to rip this away from Colorado, but also the 36 other states that have utilized this,' said Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen. The congresswoman representing Colorado's seventh congressional district is concerned that substance abuse programs funded by Medicaid could be gutted if cuts inside the spending proposal in Washington come to fruition. 'With the budget proposal, they are taking states' ability to apply for the waiver that we utilized in Colorado and across the nation to draw down federal dollars to support treatment programs for those who are struggling with addiction,' Pettersen said. The concern over cuts comes as new data from the Centers for Disease Control shows a 35% drop in fentanyl deaths among young people in Colorado. New polling data from a Healthier Colorado survey out today also shows how some Coloradans may feel about the potential cuts to services. The survey, conducted between late last month and the early part of this month, polled 675 Colorado voters. 49% of them are unaffiliated voters, 26% are registered Democrats, 23% are registered Republicans. Aurora City Council will not hold in-person meetings until Kilyn Lewis lawsuit concludes Of the folks polled, 48% of people surveyed say they want to see an increase in Medicaid funding, and 25% said they would like to see it stay about the same. Only 21% say they would like to see a decrease. The survey also polled people about SNAP benefits, with 83% of people surveyed saying they support funding those benefits. 404 of the 675 people who took the survey live in Colorado's eighth congressional district. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
