Budget cuts target residential addiction treatment centers
Budget cuts in residential substance abuse treatment would cost the state more over the long term, according to mental health professionals and addicts. A legislative subcommittee has proposed a $ 2.04 million reduction to inpatient programs that treat …
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Camden attorney agrees that scaled-down alcohol treatment center can open …
Dr. Philip Levendusky of McLean Hospital, left, attorney Paul Gibbons of Camden, center, and Tom Rodman of Fox Hill Real Estate said Feb. 25 that a high-end residential alcohol treatment center will go forward in Camden without town review and approval.
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Los Angeles Drug Rehab Center Launches Cutting-Edge Treatment
Southern California's The Lakehouse Recovery Center, located in Westlake Village, announced the integration of cutting-edge chemical dependency recovery services into its acclaimed inpatient drug and alcohol rehab program. The announcement …
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Pavillon expands care for women
Pavillon, a private, nonprofit residential and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center in Mill Spring has opened a new women's extended care facility. The Vance House, named to honor current CEO Anne Vance, expands the organization's ability to …
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Program helps inmates overcome addiction, criminal behavior
… AMedium Text; ALarge Text. Jail inmates graduate from program to combat addiction, criminal behavior. Ten inmates of the Kennebec County Jail Wednesday graduated from a program that tries to stop the cycle of substance abuse and criminal behavior.
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Wash. Addiction-Recovery Centers Losing Funding Under Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act may soon force Washington State alcohol and drug treatment centers to close, according to the head of a Seatte recovery center. Under Obamacare, addiction centers will no longer receive funding from the state to make up …
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Lethal combinations to avoid on Unofficial
On Unofficial, the one day when most students agree that being inebriated before noon is perfectly acceptable, there is no shortage of living by the principles of these hash tags. It's a tradition that has become associated with the University, for …
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Addiction rising: Pakistani youth, high going on higher
“The problem is not out of control, but could be curbed” Said Ceaser. “We are not here to point fingers, but almost all … consequences of substance abuse. With an increase in production of drugs in the country, the highest levels of use are seen in …
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Meet the candidates: Ford County circuit judge
The drug court team is made up of the state's attorney, public defender, counselors — both mental health and substance abuse — and the probation department, and we discuss these things. There are a couple police officers, as well. We discuss these …
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Should the Church speak out more strongly against alcohol?
A first positive test will result in counseling, a second in disciplinary action, and a third in dismissal. While some libertarians are irritated, many parents are thrilled the school is creating an environment that addresses the problems of drug use …
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Senate bill aims to expand drug–abuse treatment
The legislation would also give decision-making authority for a patient's addiction treatment, including which type of care and for how long, to a medical professional. Supporters say that stipulation would put treatment … Jamie Bogenschutz …
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Hanley Center Committee Members Gather to Plan 19th Annual Family Picnic …
Hanley Center is a nonprofit residential substance abuse treatment center established by the Hanley family as a community resource nearly 30 years ago. Mary Jane and Jack Hanley started with the goal of bringing quality substance abuse treatment to the …
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UN anti-narcotics panel urges greater stock in prevention, treatment of drug abuse
4 March 2014 – Investment in prevention and treatment of drug abuse can lead to significant savings in health-care and crime-related costs, and alleviate the suffering of drug-dependent users and their families, the independent United Nations body …
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Renz program offers substance abuse care for minority women
With funding providing by a federal grant from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, minority women age 18 and over will have access to trauma informed services that will provide free substance abuse treatment, mental health …
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