China's work camps raise human rights concerns over drug offenders
Many of the camps have housed drug rehab centres since mid-2008, when a new anti-drug law came into force. The law means police can sentence drug offenders without trial to two years or more of compulsory rehab, which can include forced labour.
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Laredo Treatment Center Launches New Adult, Adolescent Programs Based …
A Laredo treatment center is announcing that new adult and adolescent programs aimed at tackling substance abuse issues are now available for people living in Laredo, Zapata, Nuevo Laredo and surrounding cities through Drug Addiction Treatment …
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Teen Rehab Center Three Stones Wellness Addresses Teen Addiction and …
By treating the unique neurological, physical and social needs of teens and adolescents, the alcohol rehab center for teens uses a holistic approach to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. According to The American Holistic Health Association …
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Timberline Knolls and The Refuge Bring Feature Documentary Film, The …
"This insightful film raises awareness of the more than 23 million people in our country who are living in long-term recovery from alcohol and drug addiction," said Dr. Margaret Nagib of Timberline Knolls, a leading residential treatment center for …
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Narconon Arrowhead Releases Illustrated Series on Addiction Booklet
Rehab program breaks down each component of addiction and recovery in free publication. Canadian, OK (PRWEB) December 02, 2013. When someone around becomes addicted to drugs, one may notice sudden and dramatic behavior and personality …
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World AIDS Day 2013—Addiction Treatment Supports AIDS Treatment
At NIDA, we always stress the principle that drug abuse treatment is AIDS prevention, because of the close links that exist between drug abuse and the spread of HIV. Injection drug use alone contributed to more than 7% of new infections in 2011 …
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Heroin overdose antidote training at addiction treatment center in Vernon Hills
An addiction treatment center in Vernon Hills is scheduled to host the latest suburban training session on administering an antidote for heroin and other drug overdoses. Training on how to use naloxone on someone experiencing an opioid overdose will be …
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Spiritual River Launches Infographic Advocating Drug Addiction Treatment
While the percentages of individuals with respective substance abuse problems who check into treatment centers fluctuate, those who receive treatment and attain the tools to stay sober are the ones who live fuller and healthier lifestyles in the long-run.
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BANGOR CITY COUNCIL With moratorium on opiate addiction drug, city invites …
BANGOR, Maine — No Bangor drug treatment facility will be allowed to expand its use of Suboxone treatment for the next 180 days after the City Council passed a moratorium in a 7-2 vote Monday night. Some city councilors want that time to review the …
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Drug Rehab Hallandale Beach Introduces New Helpline for Substance Abusers
In order to overcome drugs and alcohol, getting help from the right place is imperative. Drug Rehab Hallandale Beach offers reliable information about the various drug rehab program options for someone who truly wants to get sober. The helpline at Drug …
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Lincoln drug treatment workers, police seeing more addiction woes
LINCOLN, Maine — An Airport Road treatment facility is refocusing and might expand its outpatient programs to cope with what one of its leaders described as increasing drug addiction in the Lincoln Lakes region. Her evidence is anecdotal, but Sharon …
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Drug Treatment Court: Forced Medical Care and Behavior Modification
The National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the National Drug Court Institute claim that drug treatment courts are the answer to reducing recidivism within the prison system. Although supporters praise the drug treatment court movement, it …
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