Posts Tagged ‘prescription drug abuse’
Elizabeth Vargas Returns to TV After Rehab: "I Am an Alcoholic"
Journalist Elizabeth Vargas at Lincoln Center on Oct. 8, 2013 in NYC Elizabeth Vargas returned to TV on Jan. 24 following her stint in rehab last fall and admitted, "I am an alcoholic." Credit: Jim Spellman/WireImage.com. Elizabeth Vargas is starting a …
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Elizabeth Vargas, Alcoholism, and the Dangers of “Mommy Juice”
In an interview that aired on Good Morning America last week, 20/20 anchor Elizabeth Vargas revealed that she has been battling alcoholism and that she sought treatment at a rehab center in the fall. The 51-year-old mother of two returned to her post …
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Alcohol & Drug Rehab Chicago Launches Effort to Reduce Statistics on …
Call (773) 313-3019 for a free appointment. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 06, 2014. A Chicago alcohol and drug rehab center is announcing that it has launched an effort toward reducing prescription drug abuse through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers.
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Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern …
“I think we're in a culture in which everything gets fixed — there is no level of uncomfortableness that we think we should have to endure,” said Elaine Stano, treatment specialist with the Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission, referring to the …
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NIDA releases guide on treating teen substance abuse and online education for …
Resources to help parents, health care providers, and substance abuse treatment specialists treat teens struggling with drug abuse, as well as identify and interact with those who might be at risk, were released today by the National Institute on Drug …
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Jack Conway: Settlement against drug firms must fund Ky. drug treatment
When I was elected your attorney general six years ago, I made stopping prescription drug abuse one of my top priorities. I created Kentucky's first statewide prescription drug task force and helped craft landmark legislation that has shut down half of …
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Chelsea Substance Abuse Treatment Center Moving to FiDi, Angering Residents
DNAinfo/Irene Plagianos. FINANCIAL DISTRICT — A longtime Chelsea substance abuse treatment center is moving to the Financial District this month, leaving some residents worried it will hurt the community. Exponents, a voluntary, outpatient facility …
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A long wait for help: Addiction counselor shortage lengthens wait for treatment
He said having 11 open positions is not a crisis situation, but in response to the shortage, the department is considering using federal grants to contract with private treatment providers until the state can find more counselors. Schweitzer said his …
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Thomas Koch: Governor's drug addiction initiative deserves wide support
It is a crisis bubbling just beneath the surface that may be invisible to many, but is already highly visible to law enforcement, medical personnel, social service and addiction treatment providers, and too many Vermont families. … the prescription …
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Painkiller abuse on the rise in the Chattahoochee Valley
Due to the rise in prescription drug abuse in the Chattahoochee Valley, a new outpatient treatment program opened last week to treat individuals battling prescription pain pill addiction as well as opiate addiction. Jonathan Connell is the …
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Gilbert Treatment Center Launches Program to Stop Prescription Drug Abuse
Once people leave the treatment center, outpatient care and support is strongly suggested by counselors. Transitioning back into the “real world” takes time, too, and outpatient treatment allows clients an opportunity to share their victories and …
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Rehab centre a refuge for addicts
These are outpatient treatments for the mild cases, medically assisted withdrawals unit for the moderate and moderate to severe cases. The rehabilitation stage applies after completion of the initial phase. Initially our specialist treatment team …
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More seek help for amphetamines than booze
AMPHETAMINES have surged ahead of alcohol as the main substance for which addicted Australians seek treatment, a report from a rehabilitation centre has found. Odyssey House released its latest annual report today, finding amphetamine use was up as …
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