Amanda Bynes checks out of Malibu rehab facility
The “Hairspray” star finished her inpatient stint at The Canyon in Malibu – a secluded 120-acre ranch that generally treats substance abuse but was willing to work with outside physicians in Bynes' case – and will continue seeing her doctors on an …
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West metro news briefs: Learn ways to prevent teen drug abuse
Parents are invited to attend an informational session on preventing teen drug abuse to be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 7401 County Road 101 in Maple Grove. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and …
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Experts talk to parents about legalized pot, teen substance abuse
Legalized marijuana's potential effect on teen drug use will be among the topics of discussion, as the Valley Partnership for Drug Prevention hosts experts for a presentation to local parents tonight. The event, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Aspen High …
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Getting real on teen drug use
More than 200 people came together last Wednesday night on the second floor of Old Town Hall for the first in a series of forums targeted at the growing use and abuse of prescription drugs and heroin among teenagers in Andover. “Legal drugs have become …
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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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Youth drug treatment gets big boost in part of Vt.
Centerpoint Adolescent Treatment Services, with sites in Winooski and South Burlington, and Washington County Youth Services, based in Montpelier, will share a $ 3.8 million federal grant with the Vermont Health Department, which will coordinate the grant.
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Staten Island drug treatment community to host Dec. 10 forum about Rx abuse …
On Dec. 10, the borough's Tackling Youth Substance Abuse (TYSA) coalition and the Long Island-based Families in Support of Treatment (F.I.S.T.) will host a forum at the Joan and Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center of Staten Island in Sea View.
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Chris Brown Out of Rehab, Continuing Treatment as Outpatient
Chris Brown is no longer under inpatient care in rehab. "Chris is continuing his rehab program as an outpatient and is also completing his community service in the Los Angeles area," Brown's rep tells E! News in a statement. "He appreciates all of your …
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Hingham Wellness Tackles Substance Abuse, Mental Health Together
And so the doctors launched Hingham Wellness, a more comprehensive and intensive approach to outpatient care that works with patients simultaneously dealing with addiction and psychiatric disorders, which are often the crux of a substance abuse …
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Drug Rehab Wooster Helps Addicts With New Helpline
Teens, especially, that have developed addictions to drugs or alcohol are often uncertain about where they can go for help. Many are afraid to go to their parents or teachers for help for the fear of being judged. Drug Rehab Wooster saw that the teens …
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Drug Rehab Shaker Heights Offers Helpline for Teens
This is especially true for teenage drug addicts and alcoholics because they already feel a tremendous amount of pressure from their elder family members and peers. For this reason, Drug Rehab Shaker Heights has created an innovative helpline as a way …
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New Helpline from Drug Rehab Sayreville Gives a Voice for Young Addicts
The new helpline established by Drug Rehab Sayreville provides assistance for teenagers and young adults, who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, find a rehab facility best suited to treat their substance abuse. Many teenagers are uncomfortable …
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