California Pushes For More Thorough Background Checks for Substance Abuse …
“Obviously we enthusiastically support tough regulations for substance abuse counselors here in California,” said Pax Prentiss, CEO of Passages Addiction Treatment Centers. “Internally, we strictly adhere to state requirements when considering …
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Lawsuit accuses drug treatment center of fraud
The parents of five former Narconon of Georgia patients on Tuesday filed a lawsuit seeking class action against the Norcross drug treatment center alleging fraud, negligence and breach of contract, among other claims. The suit is just the latest in a …
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DRUG REHAB: Counselors include sex offenders, embezzlers
He works for a substance-abuse treatment program in Murrieta. Bob Dorris, chairman of the certification board for the California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs, a certifying organization, said he was still reviewing the Senate office …
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