The Phoenix Recovery Center Opens a New Outpatient Drug and Alcohol …
The Phoenix Recovery Center, providers of individualized rehab treatment programs for individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, announced the grand opening of their newest outpatient rehab facility located in Draper Utah . The new center …
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Alcohol and recovery: there's an app for that
The researchers recruited about 350 people who were about to leave residential alcohol treatment centres. Half were given smartphones with the A-CHESS app, while the others had what the researchers called 'treatment as usual' for the same period.
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Harrisburg mental health care center opens in school
Non-profits and sponsors helped provide funding and services such as: individual and group therapy, grief counseling, parenting skills, drug and alcohol addiction help, and psychiatric care. According to the CDC 1-in-5 children and 1-in-4 young adults …
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In defense of Gwyneth Paltrow: Why we love to hate GOOP
There have been detox recipes, guides to shopping, "scrapbooks" from Gwyneth's glam life on the red carpet, recipes for making lunch that seem possible only if you have the entire day and a personal chef to prepare them, tips on home decor for mansions …
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Question by sam: Do Wellspan Behavioral Health “Early Recovery Groups” Drug Test?
I got a DUI last July and as part of my punishment I was ordered to get a CRN and drug and alcohol evaluation to determine if I needed any “counseling” or to attend group therapy. My therapist at Wellspan Behavioral Health told me that basically anyone who gets a DUI is required to attend some sort of counseling. She put me in what is referred to as Early Recovery Group Therapy because she felt it was just a mistake that I made and I do not have an alcohol problem (haven’t drank since the DUI). The group therapy is weekly one hour long sessions. I was under the impression that I would be getting drug tested (no one said this to me, I just kind of assumed). I have been to 2 meetings so far and have yet to be drug tested or see anyone else get drug tested. It seems like we just talk things out and discuss addiction and yada yada yada. I’m basically just asking if anyone has experience with these courses and can tell me if they do in fact drug test? Once again, I am attending the EARLY RECOVERY group sessions at Wellspan Behavioral Health. Thanks guys!
oh! and i’m not sure if this makes a difference but the group therapy is for 12 weeks – 12 sessions 🙂
I am asking because regardless of whether or not I do drugs I would like to know if I am being drug tested…. SO CRAZY RIGHT. If you don’t have an actual answer to my question, don’t answer it! Thanks 🙂

Best answer:

Answer by Poppy
What difference does it make unless you are looking to do drugs while attending the class. The whole idea is to not do the drugs. If you’re not doing them, who cares.

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Autopsy: Inmate died from alcohol withdrawal
The institute advises that people with moderate to severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal may need inpatient treatment at a hospital or other facility and recommends calling 911 or going to the emergency room if seizures, fever, severe confusion, …
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Man had threatened officers just before fatal shooting
18 arraignment, it was revealed Shannon had a problem with alcohol and that he was detoxing. Authorities said Shannon violated bail conditions while being supervised by Strafford County Community Corrections (SCCC). Shannon, who had been ordered …
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Man looks to turn lives around with music
"I'm a recovered and delivered drug and alcohol addict; putting the effort and energy into the music was a great way for me to express myself," Oliveira said. Now, he's sharing drums, microphones and guitars with New Mexico children who are in the dark …
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With Sobering Science, Doctor Debunks 12-Step Recovery
Since its founding in the 1930s, Alcoholics Anonymous has become part of the fabric of American society. AA and the many 12-step groups it inspired have become the country's go-to solution for addiction in all of its forms. These recovery programs are …
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Magistrates give recovering alcoholic back her driving licence six months early
Speaking on oath, she said that she had now been appointed secretary of the Chard and Crewkerne branches of Alcoholics Anonymous after finding the support from the groups crucial to her own recovery. “I also help to run the AA helpline for Somerset and …
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25 Years After Spill, Alaska Town Struggles Back From 'Dead Zone'
Drug and alcohol abuse went up, along with reports of domestic violence and depression. The mayor committed suicide. Those paid by Exxon to work the cleanup were jealously labeled "spillionaires." This once close-knit community changed, says Patience …
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Peak 7 Adventures on wet, wild mission to help underprivileged youth
The second objective is treating underprivileged and at-risk youths to a thrill they've never had. The clientele ranges from youths of low-income families to street kids and drug and alcohol addicts completing rehabilitation. Like the leaders Peak 7 …
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Support groups are available to help in the local area
AA CHILHOWIE: Chilhowie, VA., 1291 W. Lee Highway, Chilhowie Church of God Center of Hope, Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Tuesday at 10 a.m. For more information call Walt at 276-646-5581. ABUSE ALTERNATIVES: Bristol area support group for …. LOOK …
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