Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
Of the 23.1 million Americans who needed treatment for drugs or alcohol in 2012, only 2.5 million people received aid at a specialty facility, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Heroin addicts are a …
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Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
Because withdrawal is not directly deadly, most insurance companies won't pay for inpatient heroin detoxification or rehab, said Anthony Rizzuto, a provider relations representative at Seafield Center, a rehabilitation clinic on Long Island. They …
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Incumbent Clermont Co. commissioner faces challenger
Two Ohio Township residents are squaring off in the Republican primary race for Clermont County commissioner. Incumbent David Uible, an … In particular, he pointed to the county's community alternative sentencing center, or CASC, a project championed …
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Following veteran's overdose death, report finds problems at Miami VA drug …
A drug abuse rehabilitation program at Miami's Veterans Affairs hospital failed to monitor patients, provide sufficient staff, control access to the facility or even curb illicit drug use among patients — culminating with the death of a combat veteran …
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Long wait for drug rehab program
THE waiting list for an offender drug rehab program has blown out to more than 12 months in the North. The court-mandated drug diversion program is available to offenders who break the law primarily because of a drug addiction.
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Grant helps fund new Detox Center in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas — The San Angelo Health Foundation awarded the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley a $ 1 million grant to aid in the construction of a residential treatment facility and detox center. The grant would cover 20 percent …
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County judge wants drug rehab at jail
He said most heroin addicts who come through his court physically detox while in jail, but return to the drug or commit additional crimes soon after being released. “We are already using the jail informally as a detox center,” the judge said. “We are …
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Kool Living Recovery Opens Its Doors to Help Individuals Battle Addiction
A new yet highly promising name in recovery and rehabilitation, Kool Living Recovery has started offering its detox and addiction treatment services in Southern California. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on … Licensed …
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Drug rehab at jail to be reviewed
Kimbler has proposed turning the pod into a treatment center for addicted offenders sentenced to jail through the county and municipal courts. … “It would open up more beds as well as serve the rehabilitation needs we have,” he said. … Kimbler has …
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Hollywood Star Donates to Local Rehab Center
A Hollywood star inspired by his new role lent a helping hand to a local rehab center. Actor Richard Gere donated an undisclosed amount of money to the Livengrin Foundation, a local drug and alcohol rehab group. Gere donated the money while filming his …
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Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
In the course of Marchese's five-year battle with heroin, the young man from Blackwood, N.J., was repeatedly denied admission to treatment facilities, often because his insurance company wouldn't cover the cost. After abusing marijuana and … Because …
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