Massive rise in prisoner drug and alcohol treatment
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says there has been a rise of almost 1500 per cent in places on drug and alcohol treatment programmes for prisoners since 2008. This financial year over 3,700 prisoners will have access to treatment for their addictions …
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Actor Matthew Perry to help raise funds for alcoholism and addiction treatment …
… Perry to help raise funds for alcoholism and addiction treatment in Houston. Since conquering his addictions to prescription drugs and alcohol, Matthew Perry has shared his struggles with the hope that they will promote the benefits of sobriety and …
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South Florida Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Into Action Treatment Hosts Alumni …
Into Action Treatment is always having excursions and outings for their clients and this weekend will be no different. Into Action Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center will host a friendly alumni and client softball game. The game will be held at John …
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Matthew Perry on drug and alcohol addiction during 'Friends' era: 'I was never …
He reflected on his routine alcohol abuse and a jet-ski accident in 1997, which led him to the use of prescription drugs. "Here, take this,'" the actor recalled of a physician telling him at the time. PHOTOS: CELEBRITIES IN REHAB. "I did and I felt …
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High School Dropouts More Likely to Have Drug and Alcohol Abuse Problems
Teens that have been off course in life can get back on and stop their substance abuse behavior. Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with …
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Philip Seymour Hoffman treated for drug abuse
Hoffman's addiction started slowly with prescription drugs a year ago but accelerated into snorting heroin. The source reports that the 45-year-old only did heroin for approximately a week, at which point … Just yesterday, we reported that Rick …
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Matthew Perry's Drug Addiction And Road To Recovery: 'I Was A Sick Guy'
… the actor playing the famous sitcom character on "Friends" was battling serious addiction issues. Matthew Perry revealed to ABC News Wednesday morning that he struggled with depression, alcohol and prescription drug abuse throughout his tenure on …
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Jenna Jameson Says She Watched 'Addict' Tito Ortiz Fake UFC Drug Tests
Jameson continued on, threatening to provide proof of Ortiz's drug use while claiming that her ex-husband abused drugs throughout their relationship. Later on, Jameson attempted to make good on her claim, posting a photo on Twitter that allegedly shows …
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