Saint Jude Retreats Launches Alcohol Addiction Awareness Videos
Many of these programs support the substance user referring to themselves as an "addict" or admitting they are an alcoholic. Since Saint Jude Retreats is non-diseased based the program does not use damaging labels, in fact the program does not support …
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Alcohol Crisis Center to open Oct. 1 on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Project Hospitality, the organization for the homeless and hungry that has turned much of its attention to Hurricane Sandy recovery since the storm, will reopen an alcohol and drug treatment program at Bayley Seton Hospital, the …
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OSAT Now Offering Online Substance Abuse Treatment for Those Recovering …
Online Substance Abuse Treatment (OSAT) is now offering comprehensive and effective online substance abuse treatment plans for those suffering with alcohol and drug addiction at http://www.onlinesubstanceabusetreatment.com/. Share on Twitter Share …
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'Diversion' Programs Send More to Treatment, Instead of Prison
After getting caught helping make counterfeit checks, David Ahrens escaped a six-month prison term by entering a yearlong "diversion" program that he said treated his drug-and-alcohol addiction. "Without a doubt, that is one of the best things that has …
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Post-Prison Treatment Reduces Recidivism Among Women With Substance Use …
The program comprises residential drug abuse treatment for 6 to 15 months, comprehensive case management, vocational assistance, and parenting- and health-related services. Women volunteer to participate at parole, and although the program gives …
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More People Released from OR Prisons Need Substance-Abuse Treatment
Starting next year, substance-abuse treatment will be covered by Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act. Blackmer says that should give some financial relief to counties to expand their treatment programs, and the audit says the Corrections …
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Kauai may build adolescent drug treatment center
LIHUE, Hawaii — Kauai County Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. says he plans to select a site for a proposed residential adolescent drug treatment center by the end of the year. A recent study conducted for the county recommended Kauai build a center with …
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Drug treatment center eyed for former rest home
Regional experts on substance abuse said in a recent Recorder series on addiction that there is a big demand for residential drug treatment programs in the area. There is only one residential drug rehabilitation program in the county for women, and two …
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Credo offers new youth alcohol, drug treatment program
The new evidence-based adolescent treatment program at the Credo Community Center for the Treatment of Addictions has let more youths open up about their alcohol or substance addictions, according to vocational counselor Kristen M. Reed. The program …
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Saint Jude Retreats Launches Alcohol Addiction Awareness Videos
The newest video creation entitled "Stop Labeling & Start Living" represents the damaging labels that alcohol and drug treatment programs can project on substances users. Many of these programs support the substance user referring to themselves as an …
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US Attorney's Office Indicts Burke Co. Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center, Its …
ASHEVILLE, NC—A Burke County drug and alcohol treatment center, its owner, and two of its employees have been indicted on False Claims Act conspiracy and bribery charges, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North …
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Saint Jude Retreats Launches Alcohol Addiction Awareness Videos
The newest video creation entitled "Stop Labeling & Start Living" represents the damaging labels that alcohol and drug treatment programs can project on substances users. Many of these programs support the substance user referring to themselves as an …
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New Treatment Techniques Are Helping Patients at Alcohol Treatment Boca Raton
Because long term opiate abusers need special attention while detoxing, the pain treatment center at Alcohol Treatment Boca Raton features a medical staff alongside the committed addiction therapists. “Alcohol Treatment Boca Raton has created a place …
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Florida Drug Rehab Program Combats New Trends in Alcohol Abuse
"The quick hit of inhaling vapors means that a person feels an immediate high," explained Brafman, CEO of Florida drug rehab programs Destination Hope and Destination Hope: The Women's Program. "This increases the possibility of addiction and alcohol …
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Narconon Freedom Center Michigan Gets New Drug Rehab Website
Narconon Freedom Center has a new website for their holistic alcohol and drug rehabilitation center that can be found at http://www.narcononmichiganfreedomcenter.com. The new site provides information for those looking for the unique drug-free program …
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Neighbors split on drug rehab clinic
SelfRefind Government Liason Michele McCarthy said it is not uncommon for nearby business owners to be uneasy about drug treatment programs because they don't know what to expect or they have had a negative experience with others. "People who …
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