'Diversion' Programs Send More to Treatment, Instead of Prison
State authorities have used the programs, known informally as drug courts, since the 1980s. Program participants typically must live on their own and be a full-time worker or student, and they must attend rehab or counseling meetings several times a week.
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Pennsylvania hospital to open country's first inpatient treatment program for …
The program was organized by experts in the field and cognitive specialists with backgrounds in treating more familiar addictions like drug and alcohol abuse. "[Internet addiction] is a problem in this country that can be more pervasive than alcoholism …
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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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Report: Lamar Odom may have checked into drug and alcohol rehabilitation center
According to People.com, Odom — who had been the subject of much rumor and reporting in recent weeks — has decided to check himself into a rehabilitation center for drug and alcohol abuse. From People's report: “He realized he needs help,” a source …
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Lamar Odom has checked into drug and alcohol rehab center, report says
Former Lakers forward Lamar Odom has checked into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, according to People.com. Odom, currently a free agent after a season with the Clippers, has been the subject a variety of recent rumors related to drug abuse.
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Bangor conference sheds light on drug, alcohol addiction treatment differences …
BANGOR, Maine — When it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, there are differences between men and women, and that means treatment programs need to be different, local substance abuse providers learned Friday at a conference about addiction and …
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Hope Haven substance abuse program drops plan to move to South Park Street
Catholic Charities has dropped a proposal to relocate its Hope Haven substance abuse program to the former Wingra Clinic on South Park Street after community members opposed the move. "We took time to get out and hear people's concerns," said …
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Pennsylvania hospital to open country's first inpatient treatment program for …
The program was organized by experts in the field and cognitive specialists with backgrounds in treating more familiar addictions like drug and alcohol abuse. "[Internet addiction] is a problem in this country that can be more pervasive than alcoholism …
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Pennsylvania hospital to open country's first inpatient treatment program for …
Treatment facilities have sprung up in recent years, but a psychiatric hospital in central Pennsylvania is now set to become the country's first facility of its kind to offer an inpatient treatment program for people it diagnoses with severe Internet …
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Lamar Odom Reportedly Enters Drug and Alcohol Rehab
160737332_crop_north. Free-agent NBA forward Lamar Odom has reportedly entered a rehabilitation center for issues relating to drugs and alcohol. Jennifer Garcia of People magazine broke the news late Wednesday, citing two sources with knowledge of …
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'Addicted man of Europe': Study says drug, alcohol addiction a crisis in UK
A new report by the think-tank the Centre for Social Justice (the CSJ) found that the UK has become “the addicted man of Europe” with alcohol and drug abuse costing the tax payer 21 billion and 15 billion pounds respectively. The addiction … As local …
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Report: Lamar Odom may have checked into drug and alcohol rehabilitation center
According to People.com, Odom — who had been the subject of much rumor and reporting in recent weeks — has decided to check himself into a rehabilitation center for drug and alcohol abuse. From People's report: “He realized he needs help,” a source …
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Report: Lamar Odom Has Checked Himself Into Drug, Alcohol Rehabilitation …
The NBA free agent, who has reportedly been dealing with drug issues over the past few years, has checked himself into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, People.com reports. Odom was charged with driving under the influence in Los Angeles last …
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Narconon Freedom Center Drug Rehab Students Celebrate Labor Day
Narconon Freedom Center, a drug rehabilitation center, provided an afternoon break September 2nd so program students could celebrate Labor Day with games and a BBQ. Games included volleyball, kickball, softball and bingo for the less active. Beautiful …
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