New Helpline in River Edge Assists Teens Find Substance Abuse Treatment
Drug rehab centers can provide teenage addicts with a variety of treatment options including drug detox, dual diagnosis, individual and group therapy along with mandatory education programs. The goal of the new helpline is provide much-needed access …
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Agency to receive funds for substance abuse programs
In addition, however, the division requested $ 3,615,000 to bolster existing programs by adding two more assertive community treatment teams in the state, an additional recovery resource center in New Castle County that moves away from expensive …
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Gov. Deval Patrick announces reforms to provide re-entry programs for inmates …
Deval Patrick on Thursday announced several reforms of the criminal justice system aimed at helping inmates reenter society after incarceration and improving treatment for individuals with substance abuse problems by keeping them out of the prison system.
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Barnstable County Correction Facility lauded for substance abuse treatment
The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility received high praise this week. According to a BCCF release, the facility has been chosen, along with five others, as a model for the treatment of …
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Grant Hackett enters rehab: Australian swimmer seeks treatment for drug abuse …
Olympic swimming champion Grant Hackett has become the second Australian sportsman from the discipline to enter a rehabilitation programme for drug addiction of late. The athlete is currently being flown to the US with his brother Craig by his side …
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Bloomington residents file a lawsuit against rehab facility
ST. GEORGE — A civil lawsuit was filed on Feb. 4 by a group of Bloomington area residents who are opposed to the operation of a drug and alcohol residential treatment facility which opened on Jan. 13. The facility is located in a residential area …
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Drug rehab center opens in Valley of Enchantment
The Alpenhorn News has learned that Kory Avarell, the owner and operator of Above It All Treatment Center, has opened yet another of his controversial drug and alcohol rehab facilities, this time at a business and professional building at the …
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Selena Gomez rehab: Rep says star sought treatment at Arizona facility
WICKENBURG, AZ – OK — here's a headline we didn't see coming. Justin Bieber has been in the press for his drinking and drug use, and it's now been revealed his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez went to rehab. According to her rep, Gomez voluntarily entered …
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Push Behind Arizona 'Religious Freedom' Law Has Long History
Two Native American men who worked at an Oregon drug rehab center were fired two decades ago for smoking peyote — an illegal drug — at a church service. They sued, claiming an exemption from the state's drug law, arguing that their use of peyote was …
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Baseball news and notes, Feb. 25
SportsNet LA debuted Tuesday, a day before the Dodgers open their spring schedule against Arizona. Cruz looks ahead: When it comes to his 50-game drug suspension, Nelson Cruz didn't have much to say during his introduction by the Orioles. Cruz gave …
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Drug Court headed for Lampasas County
Community supervision and Corrections Department Director Todd Jermstad elaborates on the details of Drug Court, a rehabilitation and propation program for drug offenders. Operating in Bell County, Drug Court will expand to Lampasas in March.
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Drug program suspended after scandal
CLARK COUNTY, IN (WAVE) – A drug rehab program riddled by scandal was shutdown, but beyond claims that some people were left in jail for months without any rights are those that say the program saved their lives. Nicole Snelling was addicted to heroin.
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New Helpline in Berea Assists Teens in Finding Substance Abuse Recovery
When a teen is not able to overcome addiction alone, the help of professional addiction specialists is needed. Calling the Berea Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline can put teens in touch with the people that provide this type of help and care. The Berea …
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Paradigm Malibu Announces Increased Focus on Relapse Treatments For Teens
Rucker explains further, saying, "What so many treatment centers do is treat the problem at hand, the addiction. However, almost 60% of people who have mental illnesses, such as bipolar, depression, or an eating disorder, also suffer from substance abuse.
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State Officials Rethinking Approach To Substance Abuse Treatment
BOSTON — Leaders across the branches of state government are in broad agreement that the state needs to increase access to mental health and substance abuse treatment, with many saying there is a deficit of services and a lack of insurance coverage to …
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Fort Lauderdale Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Hosts Next Monthly Family …
Cornerstone Recovery Center is proud to host the 3rd Family Night event at its drug rehab center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The two-hour event will be hosted at Cornerstone's Fort Lauderdale addiction treatment center from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on …
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Human Energy System And Trauma Discussed At California Coastal Treatment …
Avalon Malibu is a Mental Health and Addiction treatment center located on the Coast in Malibu, California. They are hosting an informative evening with an educational emphasis on trauma and the human energy system. The focus will be to encourage …
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Legalization of marijuana could combat harder drugs
Legalizing marijuana could easily fund new treatment centers and help patients pay the bill and receive much-needed assistance. Last year, New Jersey had 1,188 overdose-related deaths from heroin and prescription drugs. In the same year, marijuana was …
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