Rehab facility near Woodside wins commission's OK
The San Mateo County Planning Commission has approved a conditional use permit to convert a meditation center in the unincorporated woods above Woodside to a non-medical rehabilitation center for clients with drug and alcohol-addiction problems …
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Older Addicts Face Limited Treatment Options
Lievens is now in recovery. Like many of his generation, his narrative reflects a growing trend of substance and alcohol abuse. According to the Institute of Medicine, at least 5.6 to eight million older Americans — or one out of five —have one or …
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Ahwatukee body builder overcame alcoholism with faith, fitness
It wasn't his first go-round in rehab. Berry had nothing else of value left, he said. Berry's back story is a struggle with alcohol and at times with painkillers and other drugs. Berry, who with his brother Scott owns Renew Paint & Body in Chandler …
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MINISTRY's AL JOURGENSEN To Enter Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen has revealed that he will check into a rehabilitation facility on February 3 to receive treatment for alcohol dependency. Writes Jourgensen on his Facebook page: "My sobriety will not, and I repeat, not knock off my sarcasm.
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Dennis Rodman Checks Into Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman has checked into an undisclosed alcohol rehabilitation center to treat his longtime struggle with alcoholism, his agent says. The agent, Darren Prince, declined on Saturday to say which facility will treat Mr …
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Dennis Rodman checks into alcohol rehab center: agent
(Reuters) – Retired basketball star Dennis Rodman has checked himself into an alcohol treatment program, his spokesman said Saturday, just days after returning to the United States from North Korea, where he ignited a furor over comments he made about …
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Dennis Rodman checks into rehab after 'embarrassing' words in North Korea
Dennis Rodman has checked into an undisclosed alcohol rehabilitation center to treat his long-time struggle with alcoholism, his agent says. Rodman in rehab after … A private jet crashes while attempting to land at Aspen's Sardy Field. One person …
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Oliver Stone quits Martin Luther King, Jr. biopic
Dennis Rodman has checked into an undisclosed alcohol rehabilitation center to treat his long-time struggle with alcoholism, his agent says. Rodman in rehab after … A private jet crashes while attempting to land at Aspen's Sardy Field. One person …
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Family of drunken Uriel Juarez-Popoca killed by car sues Ohio cops after …
Dennis Rodman has checked into an undisclosed alcohol rehabilitation center to treat his long-time struggle with alcoholism, his agent says. Rodman in rehab after … A private jet crashes while attempting to land at Aspen's Sardy Field. One person …
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Question by : Can the uninsured and unemployed go to alcohol rehab too?
Ok, I am 20 years old now and I am no longer in denial of being an alcoholic. I realize it now. My life is so messed up and I want to change before things get even worse. The only problem is that now I am jobless again due to my alcoholism and I am close to broke. Do rehabs accept people with no insurance or a job even? Thank you…..

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Answer by Nina
Dear One, Congratulations on your epiphany!!! You will have a great life being sober. I know of only one place to go and that is Salvation Army. They help you in every way possible. Be open, willing and honest, and all will be given to you. I am so proud of you! Take good care.

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Los Angeles Alcohol Rehab Launches New Program Toward Reduction in …
Los Angeles Alcohol Rehab Launches New Program Toward Reduction in Underage Drinking. A Los Angeles alcohol rehab and addiction treatment center is making immediate help for those in need available. Call (213) 908-1571 to make an appointment at …
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Question by sparks: Do drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs work?
I know many who have gone through these programs only to start using again, only days after completion.

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Answer by wiseman/guru
According to statistics only twenty three percent work, the rest all slip back. Have no idea, how well they work the second time around. Perhaps the same 23%!
Peace.

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