Recovering drug addict shares her story
LOUISA, Ky (WYMT) – Whether it's prescription pills, meth, cocaine, or heroine, drug addiction shows no discrimination. Bekah Deahl has a masters degree in social work, but she hid her addiction from the rest of the world until it spiraled out of control.
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Isaiah House preaches work for recovering pill addicts
The Isaiah House, a drug-treatment center in Willisburg, Ky. about an hour outside Louisville, uses a strategy to help addicts recover: It requires them to work while in treatment. Justin Carter, left, of Taylor County, 26yrs. and Larry Partin, 35 of …
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Addiction recovery to be offered to jail inmates
ELYRIA — Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services will expand to cover inmates at the Lorain County jail effective Friday. The partnership with the Lorain County Sheriff's Office aims to help inmates transition from a jail recovery program to …
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HOOKED: Realities of drug addiction; Addicts struggle to find help …
ELYRIA — Rehabilitation services for addicts are hard to get amid the skyrocketing problem of opioid drug abuse in Lorain County. No local detoxification program is available, and those in need often face long waits. Dr. Stephen Evans, the Lorain …
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Study investigates marijuana dependence
Frequent marijuana users tend to perceive their dependency on the drug as less severe than other observers, the study found. Though only 9 percent of people who have ever used marijuana become dependent on it, frequent usage is often accompanied by …
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Montclair workshop details perils of marijuana abuse
Above, Gerry Citro, a student assistance counselor at Renaissance Middle School makes a point during Thursday night's parent workshop on marijuana abuse as Whitney Gibbs, a student assistance counselor at Glenfield Middle School listens. Below, Amy …
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'Dangers' of Marijuana? (2 Letters)
Re “Legalizing of Marijuana Raises Health Concerns” (The Consumer, Jan. 8): Why is Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, always the paper's go-to person when it comes to marijuana-related issues? Isn't it time we bring some …
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Family Video Counseling Aids in Substance Abuse Treatment
CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — When the best substance abuse treatment for a person's drug abuse or drug addiction isn't close to home, it makes it difficult for family members to participate in the treatment of a loved one …
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Narconon Of Georgia Shows Support for Addiction Counselors Association
The event was sponsored by the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse and was sponsored by Georgia treatment centers and addiction professional associations. The day before the event Narconon Of Georgia displayed information about drug abuse and …
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Panelists focus on substance abuse
MOREHEAD CITY — Individuals filed into West Carteret High School Auditorium Thursday night to hear what a panel made up of medical personnel, law enforcement, a counselor and a former addict had to say about substance abuse in Carteret County.
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DEADLY DOPE: Heroin deaths hit Weatherford hard
His parents say their son intended to become a substance abuse counselor and talked of helping those who faced the same struggles he had dealt with since high school. Though his addiction had significantly impacted his life, it also didn't define the …
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Addiction Treatment Needs Wider Reach
A recent study looked at rates of completion of alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs across races and ethnicities in the US. The study's findings showed low education, unemployment and non-intensive outpatient treatments predicted low completion …
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Randy Travis In Treatment For Alcohol Abuse
RANDY TRAVIS has entered rehab at an alcohol treatment center according to his attorney, LARRY FRIEDMAN. In an interview that FRIEDMAN gave to TMZ, he says that while seeking treatment, TRAVIS plans to continue recording and release two new …
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Randy Travis Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Problems
Randy Travis has pledged sobriety, and his lawyer says the singer is staying true to his word — with a little help. Larry Friedman tells TMZ that Travis is now recording new music and going through treatment for his alcohol addiction. In fact, 2013 is …
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Moorpark panel says early intervention key to curbing drug abuse
Drugs are becoming a problem in Moorpark and in surrounding cities, and drug prevention among youths is the key. That was the main message from a panel of law enforcement officials and a medical expert who spoke during a drug forum Wednesday night …
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Behaviour study aims to discover future alcoholics and drug addicts
… high school students to try and discover whether personality traits predispose them to drug and alcohol problems, and if early intervention can prevent them. The program is part of a new Centre for Research Excellence in Mental Health and Substance …
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National Drug Facts Week
Basically, it's a week to encourage teens, parents, anyone in the community to learn about the scientific facts behind alcohol and drug use,” said Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, Lauren Henry. The initiative is sponsored by the National …
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OHSAA sets prescription drug abuse prevention contest
Students are being invited to use their creativity in the form of an infographic, website, video or poster to present five of eight facts highlighting prescription drug abuse across the state and among teens and young adults. One winning entry chosen …
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Mentor Foundation USA and Partners Host National Drug Facts Day for High …
25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In observance of National Drug Facts Week (NDFW), Mentor Foundation USA, in partnership with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the Embassy of Sweden and other key partners (as listed below), are again …
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