Pennsylvania hospital to open country's first inpatient treatment program for …
Ten years ago, Kevin Roberts suffered from an addiction that took over his life. Roberts, now 44 years old, would sit eight to 12 hours a day in front of the pale blue glow of his computer, playing a videogame. During holidays, he "binged," spending …
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Country's first inpatient treatment center for internet addiction is growing
(CNN) — High above the frozen Potomac River in the nation's capitol, Ryan Van Cleave stood on the Arlington Memorial Bridge, contemplating his life. It was New Year's Eve 2007, and the married father of two asked himself, "Is this really something I'm …
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Intensive Substance–Abuse Treatment Fails to Deliver Better Results: Study
These included motivational therapy, relapse-prevention counseling, addiction and psychiatric treatment, social work assistance, and referrals to drug- or alcohol-abuse programs. Addiction drugs also were prescribed if appropriate. Patients received …
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Pennsylvania hospital to open country's first inpatient treatment program for …
Ten years ago, Kevin Roberts suffered from an addiction that took over his life. Roberts, now 44 years old, would sit eight to 12 hours a day in front of the pale blue glow of his computer, playing a videogame. During holidays, he "binged," spending …
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Pennsylvania hospital to open country's first inpatient treatment program for …
Treatment facilities have sprung up in recent years, but a psychiatric hospital in central Pennsylvania is now set to become the country's first facility of its kind to offer an inpatient treatment program for people it diagnoses with severe Internet …
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Commerce ISD Board passes drug testing program
COMMERCE — Students enrolled at Commerce Independent School District will soon have access to one of the most comprehensive drug prevention, testing and intervention programs in the area. After conducting research and holding meetings with …
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Beyond 'Zero Tolerance': A Pragmatic Approach to Teen Drug Education and …
First, for students with drug problems, intervention, counseling through Student Assistance Programs, or referral to treatment should be available. Second, "Restorative Practice" programs, in which those who break school rules identify harms they have …
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