Narconon Spring Hill Drug Rehab Center Wins Discrimination Suit In Federal …
(PRWEB) January 15, 2013 — Narconon Spring Hill, an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center represented by Bricklemyer, Smolker & Bolves of Tampa, FL, won their law suit on Friday, January 11, 2013, when a federal jury unanimously reached a verdict …
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When Drugs And Sex Are A Single Addiction
Until very recently, there was no drug and alcohol or sexual disorders rehabilitation facility that comprehensively treated drug abuse fused with problem sexual behavior. Thus, an individual with this “dual issue” would enter a well-regarded drug …
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Ind. substance abuse hospital to open women's drug-, alcohol-treatment center …
SHELBYVILLE, Indiana — An Indianapolis hospital that focuses on substance abuse has announced plans to open a drug- and alcohol-treatment center for women at a secluded central Indiana site that its chief executive says will become one of only a …
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When Drugs And Sex Are A Single Addiction
Although the intersection of stimulant abuse and sexual behavior is extremely under-researched, in recent years it has become increasingly apparent that there are many individuals who abuse or are addicted to stimulants who consistently fuse their drug …
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LA County calls for action to tackle prescription drug abuse
In spite of their central role, "most health care providers receive very little training and education on substance use disorders and addiction, and are poorly equipped" to fight prescription abuse, the report said. The Health Department argued that …
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When Drugs And Sex Are A Single Addiction
It is also clear that when a stimulant drug addict consistently fuses drugs with sex, the sexual fantasy/behavior can both reinforce the intensity and frequency of chronic or binge drug abuse and act as a significant contributor to post-treatment …
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Oregon finds efforts to treat drug addicts paying off
The program gives addicted parents residential treatment that allows them to stay with their children; it also provides intensive outpatient treatment, case management, peer mentoring and drug-free housing for parents and pregnant women. State …
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Judge: Drug–treatment court designed to find beauty behind rough edges
CenterPoint, which oversees behavior-health services, will administer the grant and has contracted with Insight Human Services, a division of Partnership for a Drug Free NC Inc., to oversee the court. Hartsfield is assigned to preside over the …
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Mother helping parents cope with kids' drug abuse
That's why the addiction that threatened the life she hoped for her family proved to be so paralyzing two years ago. Today, Salzbrunn is the founder of Temecula's Parent Support Group, where she helps parents grappling with the very question she asked …
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'Golden Voice' says God helped him overcome drug addiction
The Golden Voice Delivers Christmas Presents: A new support group for parents of drug addicts kicked off its efforts Wednesday by having Ted Williams, a man made famous in 2011 for his “golden voice," share a story of homelessness and addiction.
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Prescription Drug Abuse and Sober Living Homes
Getting a support group to help you counter drug addiction problems can get you far. It would also help a great deal if you will learn to accept that you have a drug addiction problem. In all honesty, this is perhaps the first and the most important …
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Program on human trafficking slated for Wednesday
The law also calls for the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to work to provide support services, including housing, health care, child care, substance abuse counseling, career assistance and legal assistance to the victims of human …
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Mayors announce creation of Vermont Mayors Coalition
To combat this issue and all other drug abuse issues, we must provide all the necessary tools, not only for law enforcement, but also for the agencies and organizations tasked with the treatment of addiction.” Rutland Mayor Chris Louras: “The Coalition …
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Port St. Lucie struggles to deal with sober living homes in neighborhoods
Although the city's legal department authorized the permits, it hasn't granted the accommodation because the Planning and Zoning board meets in February to discuss amending the city's definition of family to up to four unrelated people. … Handicapped …
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Exclusive Interview: Pine Grove Treatment Center on Prescription Drug Abuse …
The latest report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) suggests prescription drug misuse is still one of the biggest health concerns in the U.S., affecting approximately 22 million Americans since 2002. The problem …
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Ind. substance abuse hospital to open women's drug-, alcohol-treatment center …
SHELBYVILLE, Indiana — An Indianapolis hospital that focuses on substance abuse has announced plans to open a drug- and alcohol-treatment center for women at a secluded central Indiana site that its chief executive says will become one of only a …
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Long-time Kelowna substance abuse treatment centre to close
The union that represents most of the workers at Crossroads says the closure of the Kelowna substance abuse treatment centre will leave an "unacceptable" gap in detox and addiction treatment services in the Okanagan. The Hospital Employees' Union …
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