million sought for drug addiction treatment programs
ALBANY >> New York's growing heroin problem is being fueled by the state's crackdown on abuse of prescription pain medication, drug abuse experts said Tuesday, calling on legislators to provide $ 15 million for treatment programs. One of experts who …
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Lawmakers push for drug abuse treatment, recovery funding
"I get phone calls just about on a daily basis from parents, from students themselves, we have a drug problem in our family, our child is suffering, he or she is addicted, and we cannot find treatment — we cannot find a bed for them," said Sen …
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Maineville residents want planned substance abuse treatment center to be …
MAINEVILLE, Ohio — Downtown is the wrong spot in the small town of Maineville for a substance abuse treatment center that's set to open in April, according to many who live there. A flyer reached the hands of Maineville residents Wednesday, notifying …
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Rehab For Celebrities: The Long Term Prognosis
Cory Monteith It seems that if you name a celebrity you are naming a person that has been in one form of rehab or treatment or another. This could be for depression, anxiety, alcohol or drug addiction, prescription drug addictions, sex addictions or …
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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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Mercer to treat criminals for substance abuse
Among its numerous provisions, Justice Reinvestment recommended increasing rehabilitation services for offenders who show a high risk for re-offending and a need for substance abuse treatment, including for those with co-occurring disorders. “This will …
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New Substance Abuse Helpline Provides Assistance to Teens in Oneida, NY
A new helpline in Oneida, NY provides young addicts with reliable information on addiction rehab and recovery programs. Young adults in Oneida struggle with drug and alcohol addiction just like adults. Unfortunately, many teens are afraid to ask for …
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Former baseball star Strawberry looks to open drug and alcohol treatment …
ST. LOUIS — A Florida health care company wants to open a St. Louis County substance abuse rehabilitation center named for former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry. The 51-year-old Strawberry played for the New York Mets and New York …
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Senate bill aims to expand drug-abuse treatment
"There are significant issues with bed/slot capacity," said Reynolds of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, referring to available spots in hospitals and treatment centers for people in need of rehabilitation. "With reimbursement …
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Fox Hill takes new tack, establishes Camden community living facility for …
Project proponents want to turn the 13.8-acre Fox Hill estate at 235 Bay View Street into a high-end residential alcohol and substance abuse treatment facility for up to 8 clients at a time, each paying approximately $ 60,000 for four to five weeks of …
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Drugs and our kids: Funding cuts curtail free drug assessments
Those referred but not assessed went to other providers like the Serenity Treatment or Crossroads centers, Drennan said. Serenity charges $ 100 out of pocket for substance abuse assessment, which can be covered by insurance, according to owner Deb …
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