New report: Mandatory drug testing of Work First applicants would be a big mistake
RALEIGH (April 22, 2013) — North Carolina lawmakers are currently pursuing legislation that would require mandatory drug testing of all Work First applicants and recipients. Such actions would be costly, likely illegal, and ineffective at identifying …
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Lindsay Lohan gives interview to Piers Morgan: 'I've never been a huge drinker'
Read on for Lohan's side of the story when it comes to drinking, drugs and (mandatory) rehab. Lohan on: 1.) Her Parents. Lohan keeps her party line about her dysfunctional family — that her dad is a mess, but she still remains close with her mom. In …
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All hospitals should require drug, alcohol tests for physicians – Medical Xpress
Pham, Pronovost and Skipper note that "mandatory alcohol-drug testing for clinicians involved with unexpected deaths or sentinel events is not conducted in medicine," even though physicians are as susceptible to alcohol, narcotic and sedative addiction …
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All hospitals should require drug, alcohol tests for physicians
Pham, Pronovost and Skipper note that "mandatory alcohol-drug testing for clinicians involved with unexpected deaths or sentinel events is not conducted in medicine," even though physicians are as susceptible to alcohol, narcotic and sedative addiction …
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Mental illness, substance abuse sap time, resources of Duncan PD
DUNCAN Much more often than people might realize, Duncan police officers and patrol cars have to leave town often on trips as far away as Fort Supply or Vinita to take people to facilities for mental health and/or substance abuse treatment. There are …
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Fewer funds force drug treatment centers to close
They've been helping drug addicts in Hawaii for nearly 20 years. But because of a cut in government funds, the Big Island Substance Abuse Council is closing most of its facilities, including its only on Oahu. The real story is more people are asking …
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Comptroller: State funds misused at Yorktown substance abuse center
State auditors found misuse of $ 223,000 in taxpayer funds at area substance abuse centers run by Phoenix House, including an administrative assistant at the Yorktown site accused of taking thousands of dollars and using it to buy alcohol, cigarettes …
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More treatment centers needed to fight heroin addiction
Sojourner Recovery Services, in Hamilton, is the only residential treatment center in the county, and at most times, there is a waiting list for those seeking addiction treatment, said Darryle Short, director of staff development. He said those …
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Brooke Mueller 'Missing After She Refuses Drug Addiction Treatment And …
Brooke Mueller is reportedly missing after leaving an involuntary psychiatric hold last week and refusing treatment for drug addiciton. Charlie Sheen's ex wife lost custody of her four-year-old twins Bob and Max last Thursday after the Los Angeles …
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Into Action Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center Visits the South Palm Beach …
Into Action Treatment 1-855-933-6732. Lake Worth, Florida (PRWEB) May 05, 2013. Into Action Treatment Center celebrates recovery from drug and alcohol addiction at the South Palm Beach County Intergroup Sunday, May 5, 2013 29th Anniversary Picnic.
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Youth Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Push for Higher Reimbursement Rates
“We have lost employees to Hazelden (a private alcohol and drug treatment facility in Newberg). We've lost them to private practice, to teaching, to things that can make more money.” While behavioral health is at the cornerstone of coordinated care …
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Bitter pill: life-saving HIV drugs fuel crime and addiction in South Africa
Three years ago, Sipho Molefe (not his real name) was a normal 16-year-old boy — an athletic, easygoing high schooler who was well liked among his peers in rural South Africa. Today, Sipho is unemployed, gaunt, and mired in a life of crime outside …
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Editorial: Addiction overhaul
According to that story, the prospect of more paying patients has already prompted private equity firms to increase their investments in addiction treatment companies and families fighting the affliction are beginning to consider a new avenue for help …
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Search warrants executed at Narconon drug rehab clinic
Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner's Fraud Unit's chief investigator, Sherry Mowell (left) looks on as Gwinnett County D.A. Office investigator, Roy Mangrum (right) brings out another computer from Narconon of Georgia offices as authorities …
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Report: Lohan Chooses Betty Ford Center Over Unlicensed Newport Beach …
According to the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, Morningside is not licensed to provide residential alcohol or other drug treatment at any of its 11 facilities. “No residential alcoholism or drug abuse treatment facility may be …
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Brooke Mueller Seeking Treatment for Prescription Drug Abuse
Mueller will be there for several more days, adds Honig, before she most likely transitions "directly into a residential treatment facility to get help for prescription drug abuse." "Brooke misses her children and wants to get healthy so she can resume …
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Lohan Leaves Rehab Facility Against Court Order; Lindsay 'Was Not Happy' with …
… probation violation court ruling in March. However, Michael Lohan said he and his daughter were not happy to find out that Morningside does not provide alcohol and drug rehab treatments, since California officials revoked its license. Like Us on …
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Into Action Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center Visits the South Palm Beach …
Alcohol & drug rehab Into Action Treatment center celebrates and enjoys recovery this weekend at the South Palm Beach County Intergroup Anniversary Picnic. Into Action Drug Treatment Facility will bring their entire center to the event in Lake Worth …
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Lindsay Lohan Chats With Piers Morgan About Drugs, Rehab
Prior to Lindsay Lohan entering rehab at the Betty Ford Clinic to receive 90 days of treatment, the starlet spoke candidly about partying, drinking, drugs, and getting getting advice from Meryl Streep. our editor recommends. Lindsay Lohan Enters Rehab …
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