Governors Propose Solutions to End Mass Incarceration
He criticized the existing system "that believes that incarceration is the cure of every ill caused by drug abuse." Instead, he proposed mandated drug treatment and employment services for people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes. While New Jersey …
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Bass Pro Santa popular with kids, 'Wildman' accused of faking it, youth …
call of the wildman.jpg. An investigator article in "Mother Jones" magazines accuses Animal Planet's "Call of the Wildman" program of faking incidents and endangering animals. The show … The newest camp, in its second year, Camp Avocet will run Aug …
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Markell delivers Delaware state of state address
Markell said his administration is working with lawmakers to review addiction treatment needs, and that he will propose changes later this year to fill gaps in the drug treatment system. Markell also said the state needs to do more to give ex-offenders …
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How some young stars have fared after arrests
After several stints in jail and rehab, a judge ordered the “Mean Girls” star to remain in treatment until her probation ends later this year. • Chris Brown: The R&B's 2009 arrest hours before the Grammy Awards for the brutal beating of then-girlfriend …
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Darryl Strawberry is opening a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Florida
… planning to open a drug rehabilitation center in Florida. Strawberry, who famously struggled with alcohol and drug addiction during his playing career, will open the center in St. Cloud, Fla., and offer treatment to professional athletes and the …
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The Watershed Opens New Facility in Texas
The Watershed, a leading drug and alcohol treatment center, headquartered in South Florida, officially opened its doors on January 15th to a premier 28-bed facility in Clear Lake serving the Southeast Texas community. The Watershed Addiction Treatment …
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Former Edmond pastor joins Florida treatment center leadership
Charles W. Robinson III, former pastor of recovery at Edmond's Henderson Hills Baptist Church, has joined Elements Behavioral Health and will work to enhance and expand its Christian addiction treatment program at The Recovery Place in Florida.
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Addiction treatment facility doubles
The Oxford Centre is a residential addiction treatment center, and the current detour to reach it through miles of narrow backroads and numerous turns is an apt metaphor for the addiction recovery journey itself: When the easy route is no longer …
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Committee To Study Drug Addiction Treatment
BOSTON — Citing a rise in overdose deaths, the Massachusetts Senate will create a special committee to study the application of a state law that allows the court system to commit certain individuals to inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities …
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State of the State address targets Vt. drug problem
In addition, Shumlin said he will ask for more spending for statewide recovery centers, as well as funding for substance abuse and mental health treatment services for those on state assistance, in his 2015 budget proposal. That will represent more …
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Elizabeth Vargas Returns to TV Post-Rehab, Says Hiding Alcohol Addiction …
So, in November 2013, with support from her ABC family as well as hubby Mark Cohn, Vargas headed to a treatment facility. "I stayed for 28 days and left against their advice and came home because I really wanted to come home, and they said 'we think …
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ABC anchor Elizabeth Vargas opens up about alcohol addiction and rehab
Vargas came home for five days, but then returned to the treatment center and remained there until the medical staff gave her the green light to leave. Her most recent Twitter message was posted in mid-November announcing her return from the treatment …
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Rodman checks into rehab after N Korea alcohol-fueled meltdown
The endorsement was an unconventional choice for a star who has had issues with alcohol in the past, including getting arrested for driving drunk and assaulting his ex-fiancee. Rodman also entered an outpatient rehab facility in 2008. A year later, he …
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Houston Pain Management Now Offering Outpatient Drug Rehab with a Board …
Houston Pain management is now offering outpatient drug rehab treatment with a licensed, Board Certified Suboxone provider. Suboxone has been a revolutionary treatment for drug addiction treatment, and Houston Pain Management provides highly skilled, …
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Hillside Releases Infographic on Dual-Diagnosis Rates for Drug Abuse & Mental …
(PRLEAP.COM) Hillside, a drug and alcohol treatment center in Eastern Pennsylvania, published an infographic that illustrates some of the challenges faced by those with a co-occurrence of drug abuse and mental health issues. The goal of the infographic …
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Alcohol & Drug Rehab Sherbrooke Launches New Program to Help Adults and …
Drug Addiction Treatment Centers stand firmly upon the foundation of the Twelve Spiritual Principles of recovery, which include Honesty, Hope, Faith, Courage, Integrity, Willingness, Humility, Love for Others (Brotherly and Sisterly), Justice …
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