Malibu, California-based Adolescent Drug Rehab Treatment Center, Paradigm …
Paradigm Malibu is the only residential teen drug treatment program owned and operated by licensed mental health professionals. Its core team has over 15 years of experience working together. Paradigm Malibu provides a vast array of treatment …
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Delaware Voice: Delaware must expand its drug rehab programs
It could easily accommodate a mental health evaluation, assessment center as well as a full-fledged drug and alcohol treatment center. Currently … In California, drug courts were established in 2000 and monies were diverted from the prisons to drug …
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California Pushes For More Thorough Background Checks for Substance Abuse …
“Obviously we enthusiastically support tough regulations for substance abuse counselors here in California,” said Pax Prentiss, CEO of Passages Addiction Treatment Centers. “Internally, we strictly adhere to state requirements when considering …
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Marijuana's march toward mainstream confounds feds
Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes since California voters made the first move in 1996. Voters in Colorado and Washington state took the next step last year and approved pot …. "What …
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Help on way to deal with substance abuse
SEATTLE (AP) — Only about 1 in 10 people who need treatment for substance abuse in Washington state are getting that help, but officials believe that could increase dramatically next January when tens of thousands more become eligible for insurance …
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Rihanna Pregnant with Chris Brown's Baby, Seeking Substance Abuse …
Back in early March, rumors hit the web that Rihanna was pregnant with Chris Brown's baby. Such shady reports were easily debunked, but have since resurfaced after the "Stay" songstress unexpectedly cancelled several shows on her "Diamonds" world tour …
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10300 Montana alcoholics, drug addicts to be eligible for treatment
HELENA — Some 10,344 alcoholics and drug addicts in Montana will become eligible for substance-abuse treatment coverage next year under the federal health care overhaul, a number that could jump to 21,473 if the state Legislature expands Medicaid to …
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Question by Stephen: What is your opinion on the legalization of Marijuana in Washington State and Colorado?
My view is that I don’t smoke but this issue really doesn’t affect me so I’m pro legalization. And the states can tax and regulate Marijuana so it could provide a little benefits.

Best answer:

Answer by Aaron
People should be able able to make choices for themselves… so I don’t care.

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Bill would add potential drug test for welfare
… A measure modeled on a new Utah law would add a potential drug testing requirement to those seeking family welfare benefits in Washington state, but would allow them to continue receiving money while seeking treatment as long as they stay drug-free.
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Call to scrap gluten-free food prescriptions
The Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin says that now such food is readily available it should not be a medical issue. Around 600 thousand people in the UK have coeliac disease- caused by intolerance to gluten found in wheat. The charity Coeliac UK says …
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Question by Kevin: What is your opinion on the legalization of Marijuana in Washington State and Colorado?
My view is that I don’t smoke but this issue really doesn’t affect me so I’m pro legalization. And the states can tax and regulate Marijuana so it could provide a little benefits.

Best answer:

Answer by Aaron
People should be able able to make choices for themselves… so I don’t care.

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