States show large racial disparities in drug treatment success rates
Successful completion of substance abuse treatment programs is important because it predicts greater likelihood of getting off drugs, abstinence from alcohol, and being employed six and 12 months after treatment completion. It also predicts lower …
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Westchester County communities battle drug treatment clinics
Even as the demand for drug treatment increases, fueled by a focus on substance abuse as a mental illness, communities are pushing back against attempts to build new detox facilities, often waging costly court battles to block them. Two Westchester …
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Madisonville Substance Abuse Treatment Center Opens New Office in Benton
new location 300 BENTON, Ky. (6/18/13) – Substance abuse can easily be defined as a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes. However, the broad spectrum of substances that are used in today's society is not that simple.
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Novus Comments on Heroin Abuse Surge – Narcotic Replaces Rx Drugs
Novus Medical Detox warns the public of an increasing dilemma–after losing access to prescription drugs, many substance abusers are turning to heroin. Novus Detox says those afflicted with addiction should seek treatment now to avoid falling into …
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Report: Philip Seymour Hoffman completes detox after heroin relapse
The "Capote" Oscar-winner is said to have stayed at the detox facility for 10 days before checking out last Friday. Hoffman, 45, has struggled with substance abuse in the past but was able to stay clean for 23 years before the latest relapse. The actor …
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Detox center pursued for St. Johns County
It will serve adults and will have 16 beds, 12 of which will be for detoxification and four beds for residential treatment. Detox usually takes five to seven days. Residential treatment would take a minimum of 30 days. Medical personnel and substance …
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Narconon Freedom Center warehousing drug addicts
Related topics. General Religion. Advertisement. When I spoke to Melanie Alsager from Sunshine Coast Health Center in British Columbia tonight, she said; “I cannot even imagine having hundreds of addicts in one drug rehab, such as Narconon.”.
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New Medical Director Aids Addiction at River North Rehab Center
Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment, a leading provider of substance abuse and addiction treatment, recently welcomed Dr. Anjali Gupta as the Medical Director for its new rehab center specialized in adult outpatient treatment in Chicago's River …
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Into Action Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Donates Tiles to RiseUP Gallery …
Into Action Treatment is a small 24 bed coed Florida drug rehab center located in Boynton Beach. Into Action is a very unique center, which focuses on long term recovery for addicts and alcoholics. Most treatment centers in the industry are 28 days …
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Fentanyl Addiction Treatment and Fentanyl Drug Rehab Announced by . . .
Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. At the core of their philosophy is the belief that addiction is a treatable …
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Marion frustrated by spike in drug abuse
Addicts generally cannot hold down jobs, and private insurance usually doesn't cover treatment, Wilhelm said. The federal government has programs for single mothers, but men often slip through the cracks. In addition, Marion drug investigators say …
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New program attempts to curb teen substance abuse
When it comes to teenagers, sometimes their families are the last to know what's going on in their lives—especially if that teen hides what's going on. “Our family has been fighting drug abuse and addiction for over eight years,” said Kathy B. O'Keefe …
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Clonazepam Addiction Treatment and Clonozepam Drug Rehab Announced by …
Recovery Associates, through its multiple therapeutic tracks, is pleased to announce that its expanding treatment programs focused on Clonazepam addiction, helping men and women stop abusing this powerful drug. Clonazepam, which also goes by the …
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U.S. WorldMeds begins new drug trial
P. Breckinridge "Breck" Jones, founder and CEO of U.S. WorldMeds, said new funding from National Institute on Drug Abuse is expected to help his company successfully complete a trial needed to secure regulatory approval for a new drug to treat opiate …
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Narconon Arrowhead Helps Teen Through Drug Education Community Outreach
According to the newest statistical reference from the National Institute on Drug Abuse titled Drug Facts: High School and Youth Trends teens seem to be struggling with a series of substance abuse issues. Teen marijuana use rates have continued to go …
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Health: Bath salts an ever-increasing problem
For more information about bath salts and drug prevention visit the National Institute on Drug Abuse at www.drugabuse.gov. Judy Mattingly holds a master of arts in health communication degree and is the accreditation coordinator at the Franklin County …
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A little TLC: Substance abuse counselors opening new center for those trying …
Erin Houchin, left, and Amanda Juhl pose for a portrait at The Last Connection in East Naples. The two are proud to say that they are clean and sober thanks to counselors, like those who are opening a new substance abuse center called New Paradigns …
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California Pushes For More Thorough Background Checks for Substance Abuse …
The California Senate Office of Oversight and Outcomes recently released a report that revealed lapses in the reporting process for the 36,000 certified substance abuse counselors working in the state. Those lapses included details of counselors who …
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