'Diversion' Programs Send More to Treatment, Instead of Prison
After getting caught helping make counterfeit checks, David Ahrens escaped a six-month prison term by entering a yearlong "diversion" program that he said treated his drug-and-alcohol addiction. "Without a doubt, that is one of the best things that has …
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Post-Prison Treatment Reduces Recidivism Among Women With Substance Use …
The program comprises residential drug abuse treatment for 6 to 15 months, comprehensive case management, vocational assistance, and parenting- and health-related services. Women volunteer to participate at parole, and although the program gives …
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More People Released from OR Prisons Need Substance-Abuse Treatment
Starting next year, substance-abuse treatment will be covered by Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act. Blackmer says that should give some financial relief to counties to expand their treatment programs, and the audit says the Corrections …
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Kauai may build adolescent drug treatment center
LIHUE, Hawaii — Kauai County Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. says he plans to select a site for a proposed residential adolescent drug treatment center by the end of the year. A recent study conducted for the county recommended Kauai build a center with …
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Drug treatment center eyed for former rest home
Regional experts on substance abuse said in a recent Recorder series on addiction that there is a big demand for residential drug treatment programs in the area. There is only one residential drug rehabilitation program in the county for women, and two …
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Credo offers new youth alcohol, drug treatment program
The new evidence-based adolescent treatment program at the Credo Community Center for the Treatment of Addictions has let more youths open up about their alcohol or substance addictions, according to vocational counselor Kristen M. Reed. The program …
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Saint Jude Retreats Launches Alcohol Addiction Awareness Videos
The newest video creation entitled "Stop Labeling & Start Living" represents the damaging labels that alcohol and drug treatment programs can project on substances users. Many of these programs support the substance user referring to themselves as an …
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US Attorney's Office Indicts Burke Co. Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center, Its …
ASHEVILLE, NC—A Burke County drug and alcohol treatment center, its owner, and two of its employees have been indicted on False Claims Act conspiracy and bribery charges, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North …
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Saint Jude Retreats Launches Alcohol Addiction Awareness Videos
The newest video creation entitled "Stop Labeling & Start Living" represents the damaging labels that alcohol and drug treatment programs can project on substances users. Many of these programs support the substance user referring to themselves as an …
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New Treatment Techniques Are Helping Patients at Alcohol Treatment Boca Raton
Because long term opiate abusers need special attention while detoxing, the pain treatment center at Alcohol Treatment Boca Raton features a medical staff alongside the committed addiction therapists. “Alcohol Treatment Boca Raton has created a place …
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I would also agree that DARE is a failure…but that doesn't mean that a more thoughtfully-run program can't be a success. Education has had a positive impact on smoking rates and alcohol use (to a lesser extent). I work with an addiction treatment …
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Florida Drug Rehab Program Combats New Trends in Alcohol Abuse
"The quick hit of inhaling vapors means that a person feels an immediate high," explained Brafman, CEO of Florida drug rehab programs Destination Hope and Destination Hope: The Women's Program. "This increases the possibility of addiction and alcohol …
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Narconon Freedom Center Michigan Gets New Drug Rehab Website
Narconon Freedom Center has a new website for their holistic alcohol and drug rehabilitation center that can be found at http://www.narcononmichiganfreedomcenter.com. The new site provides information for those looking for the unique drug-free program …
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Neighbors split on drug rehab clinic
SelfRefind Government Liason Michele McCarthy said it is not uncommon for nearby business owners to be uneasy about drug treatment programs because they don't know what to expect or they have had a negative experience with others. "People who …
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Substance-abuse treatment program goals bring Republican Chris Christie …
"You don't treat a disease by locking someone in a cell,” said Christie, who, as governor, has expanded state funding for drug treatment programs and drug courts. "I want to be able to give everyone a second chance," the governor said. "Every life is a …
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State senators urged to provide funds for alcohol, drug treatment
CONCORD – Alcohol and drug abuse prevention advocates have come up with a unique way to reach out directly to their state senators to ask for more funding for treatment and prevention programs. Each state senator has begun receiving video postcards …
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