Providing help to adolescent girls
Princeton House Behavioral Health has long been known for being a leading provider of highly skilled and compassionate behavioral healthcare, offering relief at times when life becomes clouded by mental illness, emotional difficulties or addiction …
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WeHo Honors 7 with Paul Starke Award for HIV/AIDS Service
Starke worked in social services throughout his life, helping troubled youth, individuals with substance abuse problems and people with HIV/AIDS. He was also very involved in the medical … and became addicted to crystal meth. After living on the …
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Health Notes
Free stroke support group meeting for recovering stroke patients and their caregivers is offered third Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7, Seton Room, Level C, St. Vincent's Medical Center, 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, 203-576-5361. … Are you dealing with …
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Around Town: November 29, 2013
ORCA (On the Road with Children's Activities) Bus, with StrongStart on board, will be located 11 am to 2 pm Friday, December 6 at Texada Elementary School, Van Anda. … Evergreen Extended Care Unit and Powell River Stroke Recovery Club host their …
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Spiritual River Launches Infographic Advocating Drug Addiction Treatment
While the percentages of individuals with respective substance abuse problems who check into treatment centers fluctuate, those who receive treatment and attain the tools to stay sober are the ones who live fuller and healthier lifestyles in the long-run.
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Question by nunya: Does anyone know at least 4 to 7 places where someone can get long term treatment for drug addiction?
This is for D.A.R.E

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Answer by cintchick
The link I included below will take you to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) treatment center locator. SAMHSA is a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services

Enter a city and state, then select “Continue”. You will then be offered options to target your search. In your case, under “Services Provided” you would select “Substance Abuse” and under “Type of Care” you would select “Residential Long-Term Treatment” and/or “Hospital Inpatient”. Again, select “Continue”. You will then see a list of centers with their contact information, as well as a summary of the services they offer and forms of payment accepted.

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Laredo Treatment Center Launches New Adult, Adolescent Programs Based …
A Laredo treatment center is announcing that new adult and adolescent programs aimed at tackling substance abuse issues are now available for people living in Laredo, Zapata, Nuevo Laredo and surrounding cities through Drug Addiction Treatment …
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Heroin overdose antidote training at addiction treatment center in Vernon Hills
An addiction treatment center in Vernon Hills is scheduled to host the latest suburban training session on administering an antidote for heroin and other drug overdoses. Training on how to use naloxone on someone experiencing an opioid overdose will be …
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Question by Sherina F.: Who are the main characters in the book Cut By Patricia McCormick ?

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Answer by Cuckoo
Guests with Behavioral Issues
Callie-cutting; Callie is the main character and refuses to talk throughout most of the book.; Level 1
Amanda-cutting; Amanda is introduced as a care-free and frank girl that cuts for decoration in the second chapter.; Level 1

Guests with Food Issues
Becca-anorexia and bulimia; Becca is one of the original and main characters in the group, but she is later transferred to Hammacher, nicknamed “Humdinger,” after she suffers a heart-attack from refusing “treatment.”; Level 2
Tara-anorexia; Tara is very kind and soft-spoken person that tries to reach out to Callie from an understanding point of view.; Level 2
Debbie-compulsive eating; Debbie is an extremely overweight person that is mainly friends with Becca. Amanda states that she’s “co-dependent” and that Debbie feels the need that she has to take care of Becca.; Level 3

Guests with Substance Abuse Issues
Sydney-addictions to every drug ever tried; Sydney is Callie’s “closest” friend and roommate at Sick Minds. She constantly reaches out to Callie by treating her like a normal person and making jokes and looking after her.; Level 2
Tiffany-crack; Tiffany is at Sick Minds instead of going to jail and has a little bit of a temper.; Level 2

Other Patients
Ruth-escorts Callie to Study Hall and “You”‘s office; Level 3 (graduates)
The “Ghost”

Other Characters
“You” (real name is never given)-Callie’s therapist.
Rochelle-the night-time bathroom monitor
Cynthia-the study hall attendant
Ruby-one of the workers in the reception room, likes Callie and tries to help her Callie’s Mom-Callie’s mother doesn’t seem to be very involved, however, she is concerned but “always tired,” as Callie puts it.
Callie’s Dad-Callie’s dad is equally uninvolved and works to pay for Callie’s “treatment” at Sick Minds, which requires almost constant work. Seems to care more than her mother, and rescues her at the end of the book.
Sam- Callie’s younger brother. He seems to care the most about Callie, but is not aware of what is going on and why Callie is at Sick Minds in the first place. He has very bad asthma, and is always sick. Callie blames herself for his illness.In chapter 1 Callie tries to talk to sam but sam understands her.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cut_(novel)#Characters

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New Video Features Best Drug Rehabilitation's Founder Per Wickstrom …
A new video from Best Drug Rehabilitation is featuring an intimate and informative interview between Best Drug Rehabilitation's founder Per Wickstrom and former NFLer James Arnold on the growing problem of drug and alcohol abuse in America …
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New Helpline from Drug Rehab Sayreville Gives a Voice for Young Addicts
The new helpline established by Drug Rehab Sayreville provides assistance for teenagers and young adults, who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, find a rehab facility best suited to treat their substance abuse. Many teenagers are uncomfortable …
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More People Can Achieve Sobriety with Help from New Drug Rehab Helpline
Each and every person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol has a unique addiction. Drug and alcohol addicts in Cleveland Heights, OH are unable to find a reliable drug rehab program for their unique situation. The new helpline created by Drug Rehab …
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Drug Rehab Helpline in Odessa Helps Addicts Find Treatment
Attending a drug rehab program is strongly recommended to get the best possible treatment. Rehab programs allow patients to benefit from years of research and medical training. Addiction professional can put patients in the in the best position to …
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