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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Outside Box, Federal Judges Offer Addicts a Free Path
By MOSI SECRET. Published: March 1, 2013. Federal judges around the country are teaming up with prosecutors to create special treatment programs for drug-addicted defendants who would otherwise face significant prison time, an effort intended to …
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Celgene drug shown to be effective, safe in psoriasis trial
Newer biologic drugs used to treat psoriasis, which include Amgen Inc's Enbrel and AbbVie Inc's Humira, can make patients more susceptible to infection, Dr. Langley said. (Reporting b Deena Beasley in Los Angeles and Bill Berkrot in New York; Editing …
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Drug Rehab Program Linked to Scientology
One of the largest treatment programs in the world, Narconon, claims to have incredibly high success rates. But it also uses techniques that mental health professionals call “quackery” and caused, according to one family, the death of their daughter …
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Destination Hope Doubles Size to Address Growing Addiction Problem
The Florida drug rehab center has also expanded treatment and therapy facilities, adding new group and individual therapy rooms in the last six months. Recent statewide budget cuts to public behavioral health programs and tightening of non-profit …
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New Adolescent Substance Abuse Programs
Dedicated to working for a drug-free Porter County, the Substance Abuse Council is a coalition of treatment facilities, education providers, members of the justice community and concerned citizens. A member of the Governor's Commission for a Drug Free …
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Substance abuse counselor planned for Keene High School
Kate McNally, program director for the Coalition for Tobacco-free Communities and chairwoman of the Monadnock Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coalition, said several community groups are working to raise awareness about substance abuse, and schools are an …
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Gateway Unites Medicine and Therapy to Treat Drug Addiction
When medication assisted treatment is part of an integrated drug treatment program, the likelihood of a person staying in treatment and remaining drug free is increased. Treatment for dependency on opiates, alcohol or other substances can include the …
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Rose Hill, Massena Central partnering with goal of safe, drug–free schools
The school district's Safe and Drug Free Schools Committee — which includes residents, board of education members, administrators, nursing staff and guidance counselors – has recognized that helping students with possible drug and alcohol problems …
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Authorities grapple with substance abuse solutions
Jacksonville has counseling services, a methadone clinic and a crisis center available. However, there is no local inpatient treatment facility for those with substance abuse issues. “We do a lot of recommendations to the Wilmington treatment centers …
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New Found Life Substance Abuse Treatment Center of Delray Beach, Florida …
Ms. Amico has dedicated her life to helping families navigate successfully through mental health challenges, chemical addictions and eating disorders including bulimia and anorexia. New Found Life Substance Abuse Treatment Center of Delray Beach, …
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Adolescent Drug Addiction Program Kicks Off at New Jersey Treatment Center
Jamie Monsell, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has spent her career working with adolescents and previously ran several drug treatment programs in the area. Sharon Fleischman, a nurse and former Substance Abuse Counselor at East Brunswick High …
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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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McLean Hospital looks to Camden's Fox Hill for alcohol, drug rehab center
(8) Residential treatment facilities for comprehensive alcohol and related drug treatment programs providing concurrent treatment for addiction and/or other associated psychiatric disorders Such residential treatment facilities shall contain a minimum …
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Alpine City Council approves drug rehab facility
ALPINE, Utah – The Alpine City Council approved a drug recovery center for a residential area on Wednesday. The council approved the Alpine Lodge Rehab Center, but they reduced the number of residents from 18 to 12. Neighbors opposed to the facility …
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Celebrate A New Life at Hope by the Sea, a Residential Addiction Treatment …
In early 2011, Celebrate A New Life announced the opening of Hope By The Sea's executive residential drug treatment retreat. This month Celebrate A New Life's Director of Admissions, Robert (Bobby) Nicholl reports that Hope By The Sea is preparing a …
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