The Johnson Institute representatives asked the students questions about their
findings, and determined how well each student's research identified with the
Johnson Institute 's mission of encouraging treatment programs that help
individuals overcome substance use, overuse , and addiction. "But the effort," said Stevens, "must be spearheaded by
the loved ones of the afflicted , because most often they suffer the greater
devastation from the behaviors that go along with these diseases.
The second phase of the project will use an epidemiological
approach to analyze the impact of service delivery and treatment
program characteristics on patient progress.com

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During a ceremony held at the school in Eagan, Minn. on March 16, 2006,
each student presented his or her poster and research paper to Gregory Harris,
board chair of the Johnson Institute, and William Milota, past board chair.html.com) and Barnes +
Noble (http://www. For more information ,
visit http://www. Through its public forums, public education activities,
middle school curriculum development, and high school student
internship program, the Division is reaching a diverse constituency .

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The Johnson Institute is one of the country's leading institutions
dedicated to supporting initiatives to help individuals and families in their
difficulties with chemical dependency.com/robots /02-1157. Stevens
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Wiklund received a $500 scholarship from Argosy University/Twin
Cities and a special certificate commemorating her accomplishment.

In Stevens' system, anyone in need of help could walk into this treatment
facility, to be found in every locality, and receive the level of care he or
she needed with immediate acceptance.

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I believe the final cure will not be found in books and
theories, but in the depths of wounded hearts. The final phase of the project will explore the
development of screening instruments to identify "complex cases" as
early as possible during the treatment process, and to test whether
different expressions of addiction or mental health disorders share
patterns of risk factors, symptoms, consequences, and temporal
progression.

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"Operation Soul Recovery" is presently
in the process of being established as a non-profit organization.trafford .com/robots/02-1157.

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Hope Wiklund was chosen as the winner of this year's competition."
"Operation Soul Recovery" outlines the steps that must be taken to turn
Stevens' vision into reality and curb the progression of mental illness,
beginning in America.Amazon.com).

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http://www . BREMERTON, Wash. What's more, the situation is
getting worse - so much so that the organization predicts major depressive
illness will be the leading cause of disability among women and children
within 15 years. And, as Stevens learned first-hand
from her daughter's addictions, the systems currently in place to help addicts
and the mentally ill are largely ineffective, in part because mental illness
remains a hidden disease.

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EAGAN, Minn.
Argosy University and the Johnson Institute collaborated on this research
project not only to promote awareness of alcohol and other drug addiction
treatment options, but also to afford Argosy University students the
opportunity to conduct original research as they prepare to become effective
and innovative leaders in health, psychology, and community -related fields.95, http://www.

About the Division on Addictions

The Cambridge Health Alliance Division on Addictions directs
educational, medical, and scientific resources toward alleviating the
vast and complex array of public heath problems caused by addictive
behaviors.

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" This award recognizes outstanding research conducted by
Argosy University students on the topics of alcohol and chemical dependency
treatment.
An entirely new method of dealing with mental illness is necessary, said
Stevens, because mental illness is reaching epidemic proportions, as are the
numbers of crimes committed by addicted and mentally ill people; in fact, the
National Mental Health Association (NMHA) states that over 54 million
Americans battle mental illness every year. It is an
urgent issue that needs to be clearly acknowledged on all fronts and moved
from the bottom of our priority list to the top.

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Her
research project, "Methamphetamine Addiction and Treatment: The Matrix Model
for Stimulants," examined the history of methamphetamine use and the best
treatment methods to help addicts overcome the drug's immensely powerful
effects.

The Johnson Institute, throughout its 40-year history, has pioneered
practices that enhance awareness, intervention, treatment and recovery from
alcoholism and drug addiction.com (http://www.

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About ValueOptions

One of the nation's premier behavioral health care management
organizations, ValueOptions serves nearly 23 million people across the
country through publicly funded and commercial contracts with employee
assistance, mental health and substance abuse, behavioral disability
management and integrated programs. For more information, please visit
www.

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Argosy University/Twin Cities is one of 13 Argosy University
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Partnership to Research Quality of Care in
Managed Behavioral Healthcare

ValueOptions announced today that they have formed a research
collaborative with the Division on Addictions at Cambridge Health
Alliance , a regional academic health system affiliated with Harvard
Medical School. The goal of this phase is
to identify operationally-defined optimal levels of care and program
attributes that can both improve treatment outcomes and contain
healthcare costs.

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312. For within that wisdom beyond
limited thoughts, lie the answers to every problem on earth, including the
healing of mental illness.
The partnership will conduct ground-breaking research related to
managed behavioral health care with a focus on improving quality of
care and strengthening business practices.

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argosyu. Argosy
University offers doctoral and master's and bachelor programs in clinical
psychology, counseling and education .
"We are very enthusiastic about partnering with ValueOptions,"
said Dr. Howard Shaffer, associate professor and director of the
Division on Addictions."
"ValueOptions is excited to be working with the Division on
Addictions on this important research project," said Dr.

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There is no
stronger passion against evil than that born from such intense personal pain.trafford. The first research phase will direct scientific
attention to managed behavioral care by conducting an in-depth
critical analysis of the available managed behavioral healthcare
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Seven students enrolled in the school's BA in Psychology Substance Abuse
concentration participated in this competition, which included writing a
research paper on a substance use treatment topic of his/her choice; designing
a poster board illustrating the findings; and presenting the research to
representatives from the Johnson Institute.edu) campuses and six extension sites in eleven states.com.
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ncahlc.html), it doesn't have to be
that way. Don
Christensen, corporate chief clinical officer for ValueOptions.

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In her book, Stevens, whose daughter struggled with addiction and mental
illness for nearly 20 years, outlines a radical new approach to treating these
disorders. "Collaborative efforts such as these often
yield more useful outcomes than research done in isolation, and we
look forward to improving quality of care in behavioral health through
this dedicated research initiative.

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"The inherited shame and denial that have accompanied these disorders for
centuries still prevent us from dealing with them forthrightly," Stevens
explained .
It will be the most important factor in revolutionizing the way we treat the
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ereleases . "Their
reputation for excellence in the field complements our commitment to
improving care and together we hope to improve the treatment of
complex behavioral disorders by developing better screening methods
and improving treatment processes."
The partnership's initial collaboration includes the execution of
a three-phase project. The Division coordinates research, education, training, and
communication relevant to substance abuse at Cambridge Health
Alliance.divisiononaddictions.

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, Hope Wiklund, a student enrolled in
Argosy University/Twin Cities BA in Psychology degree completion program, was
awarded the first "Johnson Institute - Argosy University Substance Use
Research Award. Argosy University also offers doctoral,
master's and bachelor degree programs in business administration , bachelor's
degrees in psychology and associate's degree programs in various health
sciences fields . Founded by Vernon Johnson in 1965, the Johnson
Institute today mobilizes and trains people in recovery for advocacy
campaigns, conducts policy research and promotes congregational team
ministries through its offices in Minneapolis; Austin, Texas; and Washington,
D.C.

'Operation Soul Recovery': One Mother 's Vision to Halt the Progression of Mental Illness

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To read more about "Operation Soul Recovery: From Default to Purpose,"
visit the publisher's Web site at http://www.net
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Argosy University/Twin Cities Student Receives Johnson Institute - Argosy University Substance Use Research Award

, According to the National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), mental disorders are the leading cause
of disability in North America and Europe. Her concept includes a 90-day program for people suffering from
addiction, mental illness or emotional crises, regardless of ability to pay.
The book is available for purchase from Trafford Publishing and from most
online bookstores , including Amazon.bn.

Division on Addictions at Cambridge Health Alliance a Harvard Medical School Affiliate Launches Collaboration with ValueOptions

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Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (30 North
LaSalle Street , Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1.263. Stevens, author of the new book
"Operation Soul Recovery: From Default to Purpose" (ISBN 1-55395-442-4,
$14. "However, in the past, the number of victims did not present a
significant threat to the welfare of society as it does today.

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