Program would attack substance abuse through workplace
“The workplace is a mighty place to make a difference on this issue,” said Karen Pierce, with Working Partners, a nonprofit that helps companies with drug-free workplace issues. The board created and is funding the pilot program partly because engaging …
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Renz Center offering free substance abuse assessments in September
In honor of National Recovery Month, Renz is offering a month of free substance abuse assessments to community residents who think they may have an alcohol or drug problem. The assessment involves completing a questionnaire and meeting with a …
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York County's drug–free coalition faces closure
For the past five years, the coalition was funded by the Drug Free Communities Grant – a federal program that provides community-based groups with money to organize events such as All on Board's drug-free speaking engagements. The coalition also …
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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?
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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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Raleigh center offers refuge from substance abuse
After 30 years of abusing drugs and alcohol, Lawrence arrived at The Healing Place seven years ago. “I was scared. I had no hope,” he said. “At that point in time, I didn't want to live.” Lawrence went through the rehabilitation program at the facility …
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New Director to Lead Illinois Expansion of Addiction Rehab Centers
To drive the continued development of new outpatient substance abuse treatment centers throughout Illinois, Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment is pleased to announce the appointment of William Stoner MSW as its Executive Director of …
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Mountainside Treatment Center Welcomes Maureen O'Neill Biggs to Helm …
This year, Mountainside Treatment Center celebrates fifteen years of helping individuals recover from drug and alcohol addiction. As Mountainside positions itself for a new chapter of growth, it welcomes addiction treatment veteran Maureen O'Neill …
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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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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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