This Drug Court Judge Is Going To Rehab For Substance Abuse
Broward County Court Judge Gisele Pollack—removed from the bench for substance abuse—will be in rehabilitation for as long as six months. Broward Public Defender Howard Finkelstein, himself an admitted recovering alcoholic, said that if Pollack, 55, …
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Drug Rehab Owner Curbs Addiction by Offering Natural ADHD Supplements
Filling a much-needed gap in the ADHD supplement market, Nature Optimized makes liquid supplements with a unique, proprietary blend of fats and amino acids plus brain-supporting vitamins and minerals that is safe for children as well as pregnant women.
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Blanchard residents rally against proposed rehabilitation center
Second Story Ranch is a proposed 90-day residential home designed to help men who have completed 30 days of inpatient substance abuse treatment. The recovery home would be near the outskirts of Blanchard. Some residents have taken issue with the …
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A gaping hole in addiction treatment
The Affordable Care Act, which promises sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction, requires that treatment be offered to those who are newly insured through the exchanges or Medicaid, the government health plan for the …
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CIR wins IRE award for investigation of rampant fraud at rehab clinics
The Center for Investigative Reporting and CNN today received a national award from Investigative Reporters and Editors for a series of stories exposing rampant fraud in California taxpayer-funded drug and alcohol rehabilitation clinics amid broken …
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Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
Of the 23.1 million Americans who needed treatment for drugs or alcohol in 2012, only 2.5 million people received aid at a specialty facility, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Heroin addicts are a …
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County judge wants drug rehab at jail
MEDINA — Medina County Common Pleas Judge James L. Kimbler wants the county to reopen the east pod of the jail to serve as a short-term rehab facility for drug offenders with opiate and heroin addictions. Kimbler presented the proposal to the county …
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Anti-overdose drug to be available for Ocean, Monmouth counties police
The announcement continues a push by Christie for alternatives to incarceration for drug addicts. He has advocated for rehabilitation services and said that the stigma surrounding drug use must be removed. “The war on drugs has failed,” said Christie.
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Marco Island Rehab Helpline Assisting in the Fight Against Teenager Addiction
Plenty of young adults are unable to view their drug and alcohol usage from an objective point of view. This means they are often unaware of when drug and alcohol use is spiraling out of control. However, thanks to the Marco Island Adolescent Rehab …
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Destination Hope Addresses the 12 Step Program Myth
Florida drug rehab treatment programs include: drug rehab, alcohol rehab, outpatient rehab, prescription drug rehab, dual diagnosis therapy to treat depression, anxiety and PTSD, family therapy programs, and aftercare. Destination Hope and its partner …
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New Addiction Helpline for Haverstraw Provides Information on Rehab Centers …
LIGHTNING RELEASES (3/4/2014) – Admitting to a drug or alcohol addiction is often the first step to recovery. There are many rehab facilities available for adults. But finding a place to get help isn't easy. It's especially difficult for teenagers …
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Stroke rehab program begins in Mystic
Mystic Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center announced this week that it has opened a new stroke rehabilitation program with Dr. Neer Zeevi, neurohospitalist at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, as its director. The program specializes …
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5 Reasons to Refuse an Addiction Treatment (and 5 Reasons Not to)
During drug rehab, dozens of different therapies may be incorporated into a treatment plan. If you've done your research and chosen a reputable rehab center, it's best to keep an open mind and trust the advice of your treatment team. But there are a …
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