Destination Hope Drug Rehab for Women Recognizes Women's History Month …
“Addiction and drug abuse can have you staring in a story you don't recognize,” said Destination Hope: The Women's Program founder, Ben Brafman. “A large part of addiction treatment and drug rehab for women is helping clients identify new storylines …
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Church of Scientology drug rehab facility opposed
An offshoot of the Church of Scientology, the Association for Better Living and Education, has applied to Wyong Shire Council to run a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in the Yarramalong Valley in the central coast hinterland. ABLE runs the …
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Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center Receives Accreditation
Castlewood at the Highlands Treatment Center for Eating Disorders has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation after undergoing a rigorous on-site examination. A team of specially trained health care professionals …
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Clearview Treatment Programs Holds Open House for Outpatient Treatment …
The Outpatient Treatment Center is one of many levels of care offered by Clearview Treatment Programs, which provides treatment for dual diagnoses, addictions, Borderline Personality Disorder, depression, trauma, and other mental health disorders.
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The Phoenix Recovery Center Opens a New Outpatient Drug and Alcohol …
The Phoenix RC, in South Jordan, opens a second drug and alcohol abuse center in Draper Utah. The new outpatient facility provides professional drug and alcohol treatment programs and ongoing support for rehab patients needing the flexibility to …
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As Peter Young Center drug rehab closes, doctor plans wellness center
Empty for now: The Peter Young Center, perched on the hill above the village of Altamont, closed its drug and alcohol rehabilitation program last week, and the 69,000-square-foot building sits empty. A local doctor, John Malfetano, hopes to turn the …
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LePage's drug-crackdown bill gets bipartisan backing, money for treatment
AUGUSTA –– The fortunes of Gov. Paul LePage's drug enforcement bill have brightened following a bipartisan committee vote that reduced the cost of the proposal while adding funding for treatment programs. Lawmakers on the Legislature's Criminal voted …
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Treat, don't jail, drug-addicted mothers-to-be
Last year, lawmakers passed the Safe Harbor Act to give pregnant women incentives to enter treatment programs, including a guarantee that they won't lose custody of their newborn solely because of drug use. In the year since Safe Harbor took effect …
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Scientology rehab centre at Yarramalong on the Central Coast gets a rural cold …
ABLE runs about 120 controversial Narconon substance abuse treatment centres across 30 countries. It's drug-free treatment program is based on the teachings of Scientology founder and science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard and has been investigated in …
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Things to do in Cape Coral, March 27 – April 2
The Artist's Choice Portrait and Figure Painters Society of SW Florida Inc. and the Friends of the Cape Coral Library presenting a one-month exhibition open and free to the publicdisplaying original art by members in various mediums and themes …
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Marijuana, the cash crop that may be headed for your state
Several states – including Alaska (recreational), Florida (medicinal), New York (medicinal) and California (recreational) – are considering some form of legalization. Poll after poll reveal a march toward legalization, with a recent CNN …
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Duke becomes affiliated with first substance abuse recovery center
Located a few blocks off of Duke's East Campus, the center provides housing and support for students who are recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, while allowing them to remain enrolled in classes. Bluefield is currently working with both Duke and …
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Obamacare Puts Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs in Jeopardy
Washington Alcohol and Drug Treatment programs are in jeopardy as Obamacare threatens to close their doors. If the legislature doesn't make a budget fix in two weeks, thousands of recovering addicts may not have access to the help they need to remain …
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