Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong talks about drug, alcohol abuse and recovery
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong talks openly about abusing drugs and alcohol for years in an interview with Rolling Stone. He reveals information about his blackouts and other experiences during his intoxicated, erratic days that he is leaving behind.
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Residential drug & alcohol rehab company looking to establish facility in the …
Representatives from the residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation company met with the Gilford Planning Board in a workshop meeting last night to see if the relocation was possible under existing zoning ordinances. Former owner Richard Bastille …
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A closer look at sober living
A 2010 report published by county officials indicated that residents between the ages of 25 and 44 have the highest rate of admissions to alcohol/drug treatment programs. They participate at a rate of over 2,000 per 100,000 individuals in this age group.
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Agencies targeting drug, alcohol abuse
“In order to ensure New Hampshire remains one of the nation's healthiest and safest states, we must prevent and treat alcohol and other drug misuse more effectively,” reads a statement from Hassan. “The Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse …
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Alcohol counseling may aid domestic abuse therapy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For heavy drinkers in treatment for domestic violence problems, an extra therapy session targeting alcohol abuse may help to speed overall improvement in violent behavior, according to a new study. Alcohol can lower …
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Alcohol counseling may aid domestic abuse therapy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For heavy drinkers in treatment for domestic violence problems, an extra therapy session targeting alcohol abuse may help to speed overall improvement in violent behavior, according to a new study. Alcohol can lower …
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Alcohol abuse bill makes way through Arizona Legislature
The bill calls for the pilot program fund to draw money from the existing state liquor luxury taxes, a percentage of which are already designated for alcohol and drug addiction treatment and prevention. "What this does is allow them, the cities and …
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Ohio tries to keep ahead of the game with gambling treatment
Caesars Entertainment, manager and minority owner of the Cleveland and Cincinnati casinos, covets the online market. Another speaker, Euclid native Lori Rugle, formerly directed a nationally known gambling-treatment program at the Stokes Cleveland VA …
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'Ridiculous' sentence appals elderly victim
This time he was remanded in custody, but in October, he was bailed again to Odyssey House, for alcohol abuse treatment. Fidow eventually pleaded guilty to the robbery. Judge Phillippa Cunningham sentenced him to nine months' home detention, to be …
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Researchers identify seven more loci associated with AMD
The results are published online on Monday (March 4) in Nature Genetics. … Age is the biggest risk factor, but smoking, diet, alcohol consumption, diabetes, and genetic risk factors are also significant risk factors. … But not all patients respond …
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Alcohol counseling may aid domestic abuse therapy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For heavy drinkers in treatment for domestic violence problems, an extra therapy session targeting alcohol abuse may help to speed overall improvement in violent behavior, according to a new study. Alcohol can lower …
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Rez alcohol abuse bill advances
The bill calls for the pilot program fund to draw money from the existing state liquor luxury taxes, a percentage of which are already designated for alcohol and drug addiction treatment and prevention. "What this does is allow them, the cities and …
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Rez alcohol abuse bill advances
Allen said a part of the solution should be creating public alcohol and drug treatment centers in communities bordering the Navajo Nation where public intoxication is a concern. She said overly intoxicated people can unintentionally commit crimes …
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guest commentary Put your money where your mouth is on mental health
John Hickenlooper's recent request for $ 18 million in additional and new state funds for mental health services, including crisis intervention centers in five cities, community treatment, Medicaid drug and alcohol abuse treatment, and a 24/7 phone …
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Gulf Coast Drug Rehab Sees Success with New After Care Program
Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Destin, Florida, Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment boasts a serene setting, luxurious surroundings and, most importantly, the research-based programs that can help people recovery from drug and alcohol abuse and addiction.
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