Peanut Butter: Are TV Doctors Doing Good?
When country singer Mindy McCready committed suicide, saddened fans and critics alike were quick to chide Dr. Drew's addiction recovery methods as dubious and exploitative. She was the fifth patient on Celebrity Rehab to die in the past two years from …
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Seminars offer help for addicts, families
“I enjoyed the book and was able to relate to a lot of the topics you discussed. Although I'm not a Christian (Muslim by faith), I understand the importance that God plays in the recovery of an addict. It is only through him that we can get through our …
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McLean Hospital looks to Camden's Fox Hill for alcohol, drug rehab center
CAMDEN — McLean Hospital, associated with Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, is considering acquiring Fox Hill in Camden to operate a high-end, 30-day, inhouse alcohol and substance abuse rehabilitation facility. The center …
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Into Action Treatment; A Unique Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center in South …
IntoAction drug rehab out Boynton Beach, South Florida celebrates their 1 year anniversary this week. They are the only treatment center in the industry that is based on the Hyannis format Big Book Step Study approach and allow their clients to stay …
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Residential drug & alcohol rehab company looking to establish facility in the …
Planning Director John Ayre said there are a number of special exceptions listed in the ordinance and he is looking at to find one that would accommodate a mixed-use rehabilitation-fitness center. One possibility, he said, would be cottage colonies or …
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Mindy McCready back in Drug Rehab Center after Boyfriend Commits Suicide …
Andrey Rossin, CEO and founder of Into Action Treatment, runs a small rehab facility in South Florida. He has seen all types of addicts and alcoholics in his center and when asked to shed some light on the topic, he said, "Unless someone is living a …
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AUDIO: Miracle Haven starts anew
Mr Hume found his way to Miracle Haven, a Salvation Army drug rehabilitation centre on a 200-hectare farm at Morisset. His life changed. ''I came in contemplating suicide and walked out with this whole new lease on life,'' Mr Hume said. ''It gave me …
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Mindy McCready's Sons: Singer Feared Losing Kids in Days Before Suicide …
… Feared Losing Kids in Days Before Suicide (VIDEO). 0. Tweet. By Jon Campbell , Christian Post Contributor … The star had two sons, 6 year old Zander, and 10 month old Zayne. It has been reported that McCready had recently gone onto rehab under a …
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When the Lord is not enoughPublish Date: Feb 20, 2013
Then he found Christ in 2001 and has since lived a clean life of a born-again who prays from Miracle Centre Cathedral. Through the church, he underwent a … He should then enter into alcohol-nightclub-bikini- Judith Heard rehab. He could extend his …
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Short Term Insurance Funding of Drug treatment May Have a Negative Impact …
From the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Volume 28, Issue 2, Supplement, March 2005, Pages S51, "The duration and correlates of addiction and treatment careers," Michael L. Dennis, Ph.D., Christy K. Scott, Ph.D., Rodney Funk, Mark A. Foss, Ph.D …
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Rockefeller backs drug treatment bill
Specifically, states like West Virginia that need a variety of mental health services can apply for federal grants to build or upgrade existing facilities that offer a wide range of settings from traditional counseling to inpatient detoxification. The …
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Mindy McCready shot dog of David Wilson, cops say
Meanwhile, a former boyfriend of Mindy McCready's says someone made a "big mistake" in releasing her from an inpatient substance abuse treatment center. Billy McKnight says the country singer had threatened to kill herself after losing custody of one …
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A New Alcoholic Helpline Provides a Solution for Problem Drinkers
A New Alcoholic Helpline Provides a Solution for Problem Drinkers. Many alcoholics struggle with feelings of low self-worth and guilt and are too ashamed to admit that they need help to stop drinking. A new Alcoholic Helpline provides a solution for …
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When and Where
To find out more, call the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline, (800) 272-3900, or go to alz.org/sewi. … Families Anonymous, support group for people concerned about a loved one's drug or alcohol use, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Calvary Lutheran …
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Singer Mindy McCready dies of self-inflicted gun wound after a troubled career
McCready entered court-ordered rehab earlier this month after her father told a judge she was no longer taking care of herself or her children and was abusing drugs and alcohol. Her sons were put in foster care at the time, but it's not clear where …
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