Addiction recovery program for women on surer footing thanks to funding
Families and staff enjoy lunch at the Hamilton Salvation Army's annual Christmas party for the New Choices program. At this time last year, New Choices was facing closure because the city cut its funding. About 100 women a year depend on the program to …
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Oregon's success in treating addicts is a lesson for KentuckyPrescription for …
“There's absolutely solid, irrefutable evidence that there is a savings — always — in funding addiction treatment and prevention,” said Karen Wheeler, addiction programs administrator for the Oregon Health Authority. “You pay one way or the other.” …
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Recovery Kentucky centers use a supportive program in which the clients hold …
Program director Michael Townsend said they don't provide traditional treatment, such as group therapy run by substance abuse professionals, but instead offer a supportive recovery program. They are in high demand and have months-long waiting lists.
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Straight Street opens addiction recovery center on West Main Street
An addiction recovery program has found a home in downtown Ionia and is turning people's lives around. The community is invited to come and take a look at Straight Street Recovery Center's new facility at an open house Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m. …
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