Atiyeh settles with Bethlehem over treatment center plans
… been the subject of a related lawsuit. The accord brings to a close years of litigation between Bethlehem and Atiyeh over his plans to build the treatment centers, which he says are needed to stem the tide of drug and alcohol addiction in the …
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Iran not doing enough to address drug addiction
In addition to government-run rehabilitation centers, there are also many private centers active in Iran. These centers must be licensed by the State Welfare Organization of Iran. According to studies and surveys conducted by the Drug Control …
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"Affluenza" teen again avoids jail for deadly Texas DWI crash
The teen, who's currently in state custody, is expected to receive alcohol and drug rehab, and could face prison time if he runs away from the facility or violates any other terms of his probation, Alpert said. There is no minimum amount of time the …
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Selena Gomez went to rehab over drugs, alcohol and Justin Bieber, says report
Selena Gomez spent two weeks in rehab in January to treat an addiction to alcohol, pot and the prescription sleep medication Ambien, TMZ reported. Gomez's camp blamed Selena's drug and alcohol addiction on her ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber, who was …
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Bill would add millions for substance abuse programs
“I think all of us have had issues with someone struggling with alcohol abuse or substance abuse,” he said. “So I wanted to see if we couldn't give more money (for substance abuse treatment and prevention programs) without dipping into another account.”
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New Helpline in Temple, TX Provides Teens with Reliable Substance Abuse …
Admitting to a drug or alcohol addiction is the first step on the road to recovery. But many people are completely unaware where they can receive help for their substance abuse. It's a particularly difficult dilemma for teenager struggling with a …
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Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern …
“No one element will be the silver bullet that will stop this,” said Mr. Martz, who noted that treatment options can be outpatient or inpatient and most insurance covers substance abuse treatment. “It usually takes them getting arrested to get forced …
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Nonmedical prescription drug users in private vs. public substance abuse …
Little is known regarding the demographic and behavioral characteristics of nonmedical prescription drug users (NMPDUs) entering substance abuse treatment settings, and information on the HIV-related risk profiles of NMPDUs is especially lacking.
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Ex-bulimic Demi Lovato talks drug abuse, rehab and smoking pot with Joe Jonas
Demi Lovato is doing well three years after going to rehab for drug and alcohol addiction, she told E! Feb. 3. Looking back, Lovato is grateful that rehab saved her life, and helped her realize she had to change if she wanted to live. "I don't think …
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Trace Adkins' father 'dies after country star left rehab early to be at his …
The loss comes after the 52-year-old country star cut his stay at a rehab facility short on Wednesday to be at the bedside of his sick father. Trace is understood to have made it to Louisiana just in time to be with his ailing parent Aaron Adkins for …
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Law is one way of forcing addicts into treatment
If a bed is not available, the commitment could be to MCI-Framingham (women) or to the Massachusetts Alcohol Substance Abuse Center (MSAC) treatment facility in MCI-Bridgewater (males). Once committed to a facility, an assessment will be completed …
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Baton Rouge Drug Rehab for Alcohol & Drug Addiction Announced
Baton Rouge, LA (PRWEB) January 31, 2014. A Baton Rouge drug rehab is announcing that its doors are open for alcohol and drug addiction services to adults and adolescents through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. Statistics from the U.S. Department …
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New Addiction Helpline Provides Information on Rehab Centers for Teens
Admitting to a drug or alcohol addiction is often the first step to recovery. There are many rehab facilities available for adults. But finding a place to get help isn't easy. It's especially difficult for teenagers. There are many different treatment …
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