New Teen Substance Abuse Helpline Provides Recovery Help for Young Addicts
A new helpline in Celina, OH was established to assist adolescent seeking drug and alcohol addiction help. LIGHTNING RELEASES (3/10/2014) – Living with substance abuse is unfortunately a way of life for many young adults in Celina, OH. Many teenagers …
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Vermont man shares his struggle with drug addiction
He recounted his experiences with drugs, the problems they caused, and his work in recovery for the Banner on Thursday. Addiction has been widely talked about in Bennington since a feature story about the town and heroin addiction here ran in the New …
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Heroin epidemic exposes deficiencies in care system
A surge in heroin overdoses in Massachusetts has exposed a complicated and overburdened substance abuse treatment system with demand for recovery beds chronically outpacing supply, insurance covering only a few services, and families increasingly …
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Does medical marijuana equal bad parenting?
"CPS handles (cases) the same way regardless of what the drug … is," said Michael Weston, deputy director of public affairs and outreach programs at the California Department of Social Services. "Everything is weighed in reference to, 'Is this a …
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Opiate addiction forum at Phoenix House in Shrub Oak with author David Sheff
About Phoenix House: As a leading nonprofit provider of substance abuse treatment and prevention services since 1967, Phoenix House helps more than 7,000 men, women and teens each day as they overcome addiction and begin new lives in recovery. … 150 …
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DEA Launches Investigation Over Missing Rx Pills at Calif. CVS Stores
The Sacramento office of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is investigating the disappearance of about 37,000 hydrocodone tablets from four CVS locations in California, according to officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office, Capital Public Radio's "KXJZ …
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Reporter's Notebook: Governor hopeful Avellone focusing on drug–abuse crisis
He praised the center, which has a substance abuse treatment model, includes inpatient and outpatient services, and handles 22,000 annual client visits. The center has 30 beds in its detox unit for alcohol and opiate treatment, according to its website.
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Doctors continue fight against prescription drug abuse
Doctors are teaming up with treatment centers to combat addiction and drug overdose deaths in Jackson County. Health care practitioners are also recognizing that they have started many patients on the road to addiction by prescribing opioid pain …
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Budget cuts target residential addiction treatment centers
Budget cuts in residential substance abuse treatment would cost the state more over the long term, according to mental health professionals and addicts. A legislative subcommittee has proposed a $ 2.04 million reduction to inpatient programs that treat …
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State Shuts Down San Jose Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
A drug and alcohol rehab facility in San Jose was shut down by the state Wednesday, forcing clients to seek treatment elsewhere. Marianne Favro reports. State Shuts Down San Jose Drug and Alcohol… Link; Embed; Email. Copy. Close. Link to this video.
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Mountainside Treatment Center Celebrates Its 16th Anniversary
Since its opening in 1998, Mountainside Treatment Center in Canaan, CT has been nationally-recognized as one of the leading providers of clinically-effective drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the country. On February 26, 2014, the rehabilitation …
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HPMH: New substance abuse treatment department kicks off today
The agency, which serves 20 counties in northwest Kansas, has announced services to treat individuals and their families suffering from substance abuse disorders. According to HPMH outpatient therapist Jennifer Colby, licensed specialist in clinical …
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Los Angeles Drug Rehab Center Launches Cutting-Edge Treatment
Says Birnbaum in closing, “This latest enhancement is something that remains unseen within the scope of residential substance abuse treatment. We're as excited to be working with Dr. Fleming as we are to be further improving the lives of our current …
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