Florida war veterans returning from Afghanistan struggle to get treatment for …
Now Brahmer, 34, struggled with invisible wounds, but was unable to get a bed at the Miami VA's rehab. That he had served in the military since he was 18-years-old and had earned numerous medals did not get him any special treatment. His wife said she …
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Viewpoint: The state of Florida should not take the road to legalize marijuana
There won't be enough drug or alcohol rehabilitation centers to house all of these people in Pensacola. There aren't enough rooms for rehab centers now. If you ever get the chance, go to Teen Challenge, the Waterfront Center, Lakeview which is Road to …
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Heroin Epidemic Challenges Nonprofits and Health Insurance Alike
… who became hooked on heroin in their twenties. Their mother sent them to separate drug rehab facilities in Florida, followed by halfway houses, but the two returned to their home in the St. Louis, Missouri area and returned to heroin. … The …
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Drug treatment funding in Maine is falling, but demand is greater than ever
In 2010, Maine spent a total of $ 47 million on substance abuse treatment ranging from sober-living situations such as halfway houses, to outpatient counseling, to hospitals or short-term stays in rehabilitation clinics. Last year the amount dropped by …
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Gov. Patrick: 'Treating Those With Substance Abuse As Prisoners Is Wrong'
BOSTON — Inmates will have an easier time moving into minimum security facilities, and Massachusetts will lose the dubious distinction of being the only state to hold civilly committed people in prison, Gov. Deval Patrick said Thursday, charting out a …
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The dangerous zone between a halfway house and freedom
Three-quarter house residents are generally either homeless or just out of prison, residential substance abuse rehab or the hospital, according to the report. Three-quarter houses often sell themselves as transitional housing facilities that provide …
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Still battling health issues, District Attorney David McDade won't seek re …
In all McDade had four surgeries in 25 days, spent more than a month in intensive care was hooked to a pump until last week and has home health and rehabilitation working to keep him on the road to recovery. He had to … Racine was born in Brooklyn …
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Treatment will continue for former alcohol and drug agency's clients
ADDS, which operated inpatient halfway house and outpatient alcohol and drug treatment services for adults and teens at five locations in Erie County, lost its operating license Tuesday. Four other treatment agencies confirmed they accepted the …
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Chane Behanan Joining John Lucas Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Chane Behanan, who was let go by the Louisville Basketball program, has told ESPN.com that he will go to John Lucas and join his drug and alcohol treatment program. This from Jeff Goodman of ESPN.com: Chane Behanan, who was dismissed from the …
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NH ranks 49th among states for access to alcohol, drug treatments
… a halfway house. McLoed said he has been clean since. “I was 50/50 about whether or not to go into a rehab or to go to a methadone clinic. I am really glad I chose rehab because I found a way of life where I would not find drugs necessary,” McLoed …
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War on drugs shifts: Health care law expands coverage for substance abuse …
Nationally, one in 10 people addicted to drugs or alcohol, or 20.7 million people, do not receive treatment, according to a report from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. America's current health care system does "little to …
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Florida Drug Rehab Destination Hope Celebrates Recovery Month By Focusing …
Emotional, mental, and spiritual health all contribute to total wellness, and each of these concepts should be addressed in treatment for addiction. Florida drug rehab factors these multiple pathways to wellness into their treatment programs. Treatment …
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Into Action Treatment Announces Immediate Opening of Their New "Change …
When it comes to Florida drug rehab programs, IntoAction's halfway house offers a number of prominent benefits. In fact, patients who have recently left IntoAction's main recovery facility may feel quite vulnerable. A halfway house will provide people …
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Football Player Beats Drug Addiction; Turns Life Around
As his high school career took off, Alton's mailbox became flooded with recruiting letters from some colleges all over the country, including some of the highest-profile programs, including the University of Florida, Miami University. Alabama, West …
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