Honolulu Drug Detox Launches Women's Program for Substance Abuse …
Through this program, women who fill their lives with alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, prescription drugs and other substances, learn how to deal with life's stresses without turning to mind-altering drugs and substances. Physical detoxification from drugs …
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Help available to addicts seeking recovery, though space sometimes limited in …
“But we can't control whether there are spaces” available at those programs, she said. Anyone who wants a first-time appointment for help with drug addiction may call ServiceNet at 877-984-6855. Detoxification facilities where patients have brief stays …
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Novus Medical Detox Hires New Clinical Supervisor to Lead Direct Care Staff as …
Novus is known for minimizing the discomfort of withdrawal from prescription medication, drugs or alcohol by creating a customized detox program for each patient, incorporating medication, natural supplements and fluid replenishment—putting the …
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The Watershed Opens New Facility in Texas
The Watershed, a leading drug and alcohol treatment center, headquartered in South Florida, officially opened its doors on January 15th to a premier 28-bed facility in Clear Lake serving the Southeast Texas community. The Watershed Addiction Treatment …
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Spike In Heroin Use Can Be Traced To Prescription Pads
Hoffman struggled with drug addiction throughout his career. This is not the first time heroin use has skyrocketed in the United States. In the 1970s and '80s, the drug took hold in urban centers. But now officials say it is reaching the country's …
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Woman sues, claiming she was sexually assaulted at Delray treatment center
A 27-year-old Texas woman who claims she was sexually assaulted while undergoing inpatient treatment at a Delray Beach substance abuse rehabilitation center on Tuesday sued the facility for negligence. In the lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County Circuit …
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Question by sapper238: Fully honorable discharge (chapter9)?
Will I be able to receive unemployment in the state of California or Texas? And with the honorable discharge how does it affect job/careers in my future?

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Answer by mgan
Unemployment compensation is a State entitlement, and each state has a website which will tell you the requirements!

Answer by Tom B
Sounds like a very good question to ask when you go through Transition Assistance Class where they explain ALL of your benefits and entitlements in detail to you….

Helpline in Lockport, NY Aids in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery
Many teenagers who struggle with a drug or alcohol addiction in Lockport, NY are often unaware where they can find reliable information on substance abuse recovery. But with the help of the new Lockport Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline, young adults can …
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Question by Alvaro G: is decriminalizing drug use and increasing rehab opportuniites the solution to illegal drugs?
Mexico passed a controversial law on Aug. 20, 2009, decriminalizing people’s personal use of drugs.
the decriminalization policy is a progressive effort to humanize people who use drugs
punitive sanctions for drug users, such as detention, is no longer adopted in Mexico. The government believes that people who use drugs need health treatment. Drug addiction rehabilitation facilities should be established to fulfill their needs for health treatment, care and support for a full reco

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New Substance Abuse Treatment Resources Focus on Teens
only 10 percent of 12- to 17-year-olds needing substance abuse treatments receive any services. “Because critical brain circuits are still developing during the teen years, this age group is particularly susceptible to drug abuse and addiction,” said …
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Methadone or Buprenorphine for Maintenance Therapy of Opioid Addiction …
Opioid addiction treatment is complicated by the need for frequent office visits, urine drug screens, and counseling sessions; varying medical coverage plans; and limited access to medical services and trained providers. All of these factors affect …
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Gambling in Litchfield County often remains a silent addiction
“It takes some outside interference to trigger someone to engage in self-help treatment,” said Nelson, adding that by the time gamblers come to see him, they have usually gotten to a point where their life is completely unmanageable. … that should be …
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The Holistic Sanctuary Is Rescuing Addicts Victimized By Conventional Drug …
“The adverse effects of the prescription drug protocols prescribed at conventional rehab centers can be deadly,” says Johnny Tabaie, Founder and Director of The Holistic Sanctuary who speaks from experience. “We see the results of these tragic …
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Laredo Drug Rehab Announces New Video on Updated Substance Abuse …
A Laredo drug rehab center is launching a new video that details updated services offered through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. This video goes into descriptive terms and offers information on where and how to get help for drug dependency …
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's death spotlights dangers of heroin addiction
While law enforcement officials said they couldn't confirm if Hoffman had used that particular drug before his death, heroin strength and purity is a constant issue. Ben Levenson, founder of Origins Recovery Center, a substance abuse rehab facility in …
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Simsbury Created Committee To Address Mental Health, Drug Abuse
SIMSBURY — A new committee is forming in town that joins the town, the board of education, clergy and the community together to address mental health and substance abuse. The community of care committee, which was recently endorsed by the board of …
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Minister: Daily nine people die in Iran due to drug abuse
About 63 percent of drug addicted people are married, 52 percent are employed and 75 percent are high educated, he said, adding that poverty, unemployment and being single are not the reasons for drug abuse. Commenting on the huge economic costs of …
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Research Links Severe Mental Illness And Substance Use
Fully understanding the relationship between mental illness and substance use is particularly important when considering past studies on the mortality and causes of death in those afflicted by severe mental illness. On average, persons with severe …
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