California to recognize gang members can change
… and participate in anger management and drug rehabilitation programs. Officials said that change was based on programs in seven other states. California is now the first to go a step farther by removing the gang designation entirely if the inmate …
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More rehab services for former Three Strikes inmates
Meanwhile, inmates freed early after voters eased the state's tough Three Strikes Law needed those beds for housing and treatment programs. Since the state had already paid for the beds, it made sense to allow those freed inmates to use them, even …
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Rob Ford's lawyer says alcohol treatment 'never hurt anybody'
Rob Ford's close adviser says the Toronto mayor could benefit from an alcohol treatment program after his recent eyebrow-raising appearance at a restaurant with an accused drug dealer. Dennis Morris, the mayor's long-time lawyer and friend, said he …
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Alcohol abuse programs in BC, Amsterdam use moderation
Innovative alcohol abuse treatment programs in Amsterdam and Vancouver are abandoning the idea of abstinence, instead letting chronic alcoholics have a few drinks to help them control and regulate their habit. A project spearheaded by the city of …
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Boyd gets funds for teen drug treatment center
ASHLAND — A half million dollars for a residential drug treatment center for teenagers in Boyd County is part of $ 32 million in funding for drug treatment programs across Kentucky announced Monday by Attorney General Jack Conway. The allocation is …
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Sioux City treatment center names CFO
Enockson has 17 years of experience in financial management with her most recent experience in healthcare as the director of finance/controller for Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Her previous experience also includes positions at Wells Enterprises …
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New Substance Abuse Helpline Assists Teens in Oneida Find Rehab Programs
The Oneida Adolescent Rehab Helpline has been established to provide teens and their family members the guidance and support they need to find the best treatment programs and rehab facilities for them. The helpline can be reached by calling (315) …
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New Helpline Aids Teen Addicts Searching for Sobriety
Calling the Mechanicville Adolescent Rehab Helpline at (518) 765-8394 can provide them with reliable information that will help them make the best decision for their individual recovery. Special treatment programs are available that have been designed …
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New Addiction Helpline Guides Teenage Addicts to Recovery
The Sidney Adolescent Rehab Helpline has been established to help young adults access reliable information about drug and alcohol treatment programs in their area. The helpline is providing a much-needed resource for teenagers who previously didn't …
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New Rehab Helpline Strives to Provide Teens with Addiction Help
New Rehab Helpline Strives to Provide Teens with Addiction Help. Greenfield Adolescent Rehab Helpline, a new rehab helpline in Greenfield, MA, provides teen addicts with information on recovery and treatment facilities. Share on Twitter Share on …
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Latest A Forever Recovery Blog Looks at the Benefits of Seeking Inpatient …
A Forever Recovery, a leading addiction treatment center that has pioneered a moral reasoning approach to recovery that empowers each individual client to access the spiritual, cognitive, and fellowship support that they need, has published a new blog …
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