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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Rehab center for drug addicts underway
It said that numbers of the addicts are increasing rapidly in areas like Suri Pul, Shahi Bagh area, Jail Bridge, Overhead Bridges, main Haji Camp, Lahori Adda, Kohat Bus Stand, hashtnagri Chowk, Nishtarabad and Karkhano market near Hayatabad.
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.3M federal grant leads to biz for drug abuse treatment centers
WestCare Florida of St. Petersburg and the Center for Rational Living in Clearwater will provide treatment and testing services for a special Pinellas-Pasco court program paid for with $ 1.3 million in grant money. Combating prescription drug problems …
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Treatment centers lack funding to help drug addiction
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) – Officials say prescription drug abuse is leading the drug epidemic. They say treating the addiction is key, but limited funding for treating substance abuse is making that difficult. "You wouldn't believe the amount of …
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Legalized pot raises health concerns
This month, in a remarkable first, the recreational use of marijuana became legal (depending on your definition) in Colorado and Washington. Over a dozen other states have decriminalized possession of small … "It's much more potent marijuana, which …
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Limbaugh: Liberals Seek To Normalize Pedophilia, Just Like They Did With Gay …
The examples he cited included a recent Guardian UK column which suggested pedophilia may be a sexual orientation; the media “laughing off” allegations of sexual abuse by Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash; and academic experts who he believes claim that sex …
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Legalized marijuana and workplace drug testing
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protections to those who meet the definition of having a “disability.” Could this include those who have substance abuse problems? As I often say in my articles, the answer is yes, and no. Many of our …
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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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Parents In Temple Angry About Rehabilitation Center Near Elementary
Some Temple parents are on edge, and it's all about a new drug and alcohol halfway house. Due to the I-35 expansion, the Cen-Tex Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center is rebuilding in East Temple, near Adams and 50th street. "Nobody knew, nobody was …
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The Importance of Alcohol Rehab Centers
Alcohol consumption can pose a severe threat to the human life, both in terms of the physical and psychological health. While consuming alcohol may not cause a major threat, the signs of danger are visible when an individual starts drinking in excess.
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Graduate of Salvation Army rehab program now runs Fridley store
Hagberg started working for the Salvation Army in various local thrift stores after he went through the organization's six-month rehabilitation program in downtown Minneapolis in 2009. In the past, the 30-year-old Hagberg, who struggled with drugs and …
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Hawaii Teens Drug Abuse Facts
Hawaii is the ideal epitome of paradise. The state is known for its warm tropical climate, breathtaking natural scenery, and abundance of beautiful beaches that make it a popular destination for tourists from across the globe. But like the rest of the …
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Students design billboard to fight Rx drug abuse
PRESCRIPTON DRUG AWARENESS BILLBOARD in North Wilkesboro was designed by members of a substance abuse prevention group at Wilkes Central High School. Members include, left to right, adult mentor Dana Zacharias with Project Lazarus, Kendrick Horton …
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Black and Hispanic Patients Less Likely to Complete Substance Abuse …
7, 2013 — Roughly half of all black and Hispanic patients who enter publicly funded alcohol treatment programs do not complete treatment, compared to 62 percent of white patients, according to a new study from a team of researchers including the …
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Ind. substance abuse hospital to open women's drug-, alcohol–treatment center …
… 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 handful of similar treatment centers in the Midwest.
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Local treatment facilities see increased demand with alcohol, prescription …
In Anne Arundel County, the number of people admitted into state-supported drug and alcohol treatment programs reached 3,570 in 2011, up from 2,824 in 2008, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “It has increased …
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Substance abuse treatment centers, child care assistance are also on the chopping block. Anything that helps low- and middle-income families are disposable, according to the GOP budget. Anything that helps the mulit-billionaires and corporations are essential…

Women's substance abuse center planned
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (AP) – An Indianapolis substance abuse hospital plans to open a drug- and alcohol-treatment center for women in the central Indiana city of Shelbyville. Fairbanks Hospital Inc. President and CEO Mark Monson says the new center in the …
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Recommendations made to improve access to substance abuse treatment
One in 10 state residents who seek coverage for substance abuse treatment from their insurance company is denied, and the success rate for the few who appeal the decision is very low, says a new report from the legislature's chief investigative panel.
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