Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk
In 2008, the Medical Board of California closed its physician assistance program. Doctors with drug and alcohol problems still can enroll in private, confidential treatment. But if the medical board verifies a substance abuse complaint, the conduct is …
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Medicaid managed care for developmentally disabled people, substance abuse …
New Hampshire decided to move administration of the state health program for low-income residents to private managed care companies during the 2011-12 budget writing process, but fraught negotiations with hospitals and community mental health centers …
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Dina Lohan pleads guilty to drunk driving, speeding in New York
The newspaper also said he told her he wants her to perform 100 hours of community service before her sentencing date and that he plans to make her complete a 16-hour drug and alcohol rehabilitation program for drivers. Dina must also install Ignition …
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NCAA Council Approves Unlimited Meals
But according to an interpretation, spreads like cream cheese were prohibited, according to a February report by the Los Angeles Times. The NCAA eliminated that interpretation last year. The committee also approved a measure that would reduce the …
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Beverly Hills News – Former Beverly Hills Rehab Sued for Second Patient Death
Until her death on April 27, 2012, she resided at one of two sober-living residences on Sunset Plaza Drive in Los Angeles that was outside the main Facility and former Taylor home on Summitridge Drive, the suit states. … At about 8 p.m. the night of …
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FOUNDATION SPOTLIGHT: Whiteside Manor in Riverside
Whiteside Manor offers affordable drug and alcohol treatment programs for men and women, including supportive services to dually diagnosed persons, a particularly vulnerable subgroup of the homeless population. Established in 1971, Whiteside Manor is a …
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Tiny house part of recovering addict's healing journey
He went to rehab in Barrie, Ontario and afterwards, spent nine-and-a-half years working as a counsellor with other addicts, including at the Tree of Peace in Yellowknife where he's under contract. Merklinger built his first tiny house with the help of …
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Menu Courey's family 'pleased' with independent counsel findings
The foundation's goal is to lead a mental health reform by promoting awareness for the need of early prevention, recognition, timely intervention and access to affordable treatment of individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder. We are holding our …
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Fort Lauderdale Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility Continues Successful …
The Ft. Lauderdale rehab center plans to continue holding the monthly Family Night events to help support the family members of those that are attending or have attended their alcohol and drug addiction treatment programs. These meetings offer family …
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Alcoholism Implant with Naltrexone
He obtained his M.D. from the University of Tennessee, and did his residency training in New Orleans at the Tulane Health Science Center/Charity Hospital. Dr. Fallieras is double board certified in both Internal … The company currently owns an …
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Substance abuse program for the homeless expands
"It offers help to people who have run into tough times and are trying to get a job but need to conquer their substance or alcohol abuse problems in doing that. Anything we can do to support that is surely needed in our community more than we probably …
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Pilot Dauphin County program helps prison inmates continue substance abuse …
A new state pilot program will ensure that Dauphin County prison inmates who need drug and alcohol counseling will continue receiving treatment once they are released from prison. The pilot, which involves Dauphin County and five other counties, will …
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Drug and alcohol recovery center won't be allowed near Woodside, supes decide
A drug and alcohol recovery center cannot open in a forested area of unincorporated Woodside, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors unanimously decided Tuesday. The board's decision struck down the planning commission's approval of the project.
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Helpline in Dobbs Ferry Aids in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Recovery
A new helpline in Dobbs Ferry, NY benefits teens in search of help overcoming drug and alcohol abuse. LIGHTNING RELEASES (4/7/2014) – Alcoholism is a serious illness. Will power is good to have, but unfortunately, for teens facing a drug or alcohol …
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Bay Area Recovery Center Introduces New Drug Treatment Services in Houston …
Finding a drug and alcohol treatment center has never been easy, but even with many options available it can be quite daunting to choose the right one. Bay Area Recovery Center intends to make such a task much easier. Serving Houston and its …
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