First US Internet addiction treatment centre to open next week
A psychiatric hospital in Pennsylvania in the US is the first in the country to provide inpatient treatment for people with Internet addiction. However, as it can accommodate no more than four patients at a time, it's going to be a while before the …
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Review: problem gambling and substance abuse linked, says sociologist
Dr. Flora Matheson, sociologist at St. Michael's Hospital's Centre for Research on Inner City Health, says problem gamblers are a hidden population among people with mental health or substance abuse issues who often don't get the treatment they need.
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Tehran Allows Test Run Of Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Tehran has issued a licence for the establishment of the city's first alcohol rehabilitation centre. ISNA reports that the head of the Public Health Department's Addiction Prevention Centre announced that the licence is for a pilot project for the …
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Bangor conference sheds light on drug, alcohol addiction treatment differences …
BANGOR, Maine — When it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, there are differences between men and women, and that means treatment programs need to be different, local substance abuse providers learned Friday at a conference about addiction and …
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Hope Haven substance abuse program drops plan to move to South Park Street
Catholic Charities has dropped a proposal to relocate its Hope Haven substance abuse program to the former Wingra Clinic on South Park Street after community members opposed the move. "We took time to get out and hear people's concerns," said …
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Pennsylvania hospital to open country's first inpatient treatment program for …
The program was organized by experts in the field and cognitive specialists with backgrounds in treating more familiar addictions like drug and alcohol abuse. "[Internet addiction] is a problem in this country that can be more pervasive than alcoholism …
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Question by nunya: Does anyone know at least 4 to 7 places where someone can get long term treatment for drug addiction?
This is for D.A.R.E

Best answer:

Answer by cintchick
The link I included below will take you to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) treatment center locator. SAMHSA is a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services

Enter a city and state, then select “Continue”. You will then be offered options to target your search. In your case, under “Services Provided” you would select “Substance Abuse” and under “Type of Care” you would select “Residential Long-Term Treatment” and/or “Hospital Inpatient”. Again, select “Continue”. You will then see a list of centers with their contact information, as well as a summary of the services they offer and forms of payment accepted.

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Drug Use Drops for America's Youth, Rises in the Over 50 Crowd
"Recovery Month reminds us that the work we do to promote and support recovery has lasting, positive impact on so many individuals, families and communities," said H. Westley Clark, the director of SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. "It …
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Pennsylvania hospital to open country's first inpatient treatment program for …
The story of Roberts, who came to grips with his addiction through years of therapy and spiritual retreats, is not unique. Treatment facilities have sprung up in recent years, but a psychiatric hospital in central Pennsylvania is now set to become the …
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Penn. hospital to begin treatment for Internet addiction
A PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL IS OPENING THE COUNTRY'S FIRST IN PATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR COMPUTER JUNKIES. IT IS A 10-DAY PROGRAM ORGANIZED BY SPECIALISTS IN TREATING DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE. SAID THE …
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Substance abuse program to expand into ninth-grade curriculum at Northern …
The Northern Valley Regional High School district is expanding its substance education and awareness program to the ninth-grade health curriculum at Demarest and Old Tappan. During the summer, administrators reevaluated the schools' current substance …
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Drug abuse programs may be removed from Killeen area schools
With the loss of the grants, the agency will have to eliminate their prevention and counseling programs in schools in the Greater Killeen Area. One of their most popular program, All Stars, will also be removed, which teaches children about self esteem …
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Central America Welcomes a New Luxury Holistic Drug Rehab Center
Serenity Vista alcohol and drug addiction rehab centers announces its Central American expansion providing luxury and holistic residential treatment in Boquete, Panama. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on LinkedIn Email a …
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Rehab Center Support Posted an Infographic Providing Information on Drug …
A London based drug and alcohol rehabilitation center posted an infographic detailing information about drug dependence and its effects. Rehab Center Support provides treatment and information to various drug related problems such as heroin addiction.
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Enhanced Listings for Drug Rehab Centers Across the United States
AllTreatment.com, a drug rehab center and substance abuse information resource, launches Enhanced Listings to increase the exposure of "star talent" in the drug and alcohol treatment center niche. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google+ …
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