Smartphone app helps alcoholics with recovery in study
Adults released from in-patient alcoholism treatment centers who got free sober smartphones reported fewer binge drinking days and more overall abstinence than those who got the usual follow-up support. A host of smartphone apps are available that …
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Recovery Keys Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment Program IOP includes …
Recovery Keys celebrates one year of offering effective, interdisciplinary treatment to those struggling with substance use disorders. These services include: a Comprehensive Evaluation for Substance Use Disorders, Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP …
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App may help alcoholics in recovery – study
Past studies have found that continuing treatment for alcoholism is linked with better outcomes, but there are few options available to people leaving rehabilitation centers, they write. "Unfortunately most people get nothing," Susan Foster told …
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New Addiction Helpline for Haverstraw Provides Information on Rehab Centers …
LIGHTNING RELEASES (3/4/2014) – Admitting to a drug or alcohol addiction is often the first step to recovery. There are many rehab facilities available for adults. But finding a place to get help isn't easy. It's especially difficult for teenagers …
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Stroke rehab program begins in Mystic
Mystic Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center announced this week that it has opened a new stroke rehabilitation program with Dr. Neer Zeevi, neurohospitalist at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, as its director. The program specializes …
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5 Reasons to Refuse an Addiction Treatment (and 5 Reasons Not to)
During drug rehab, dozens of different therapies may be incorporated into a treatment plan. If you've done your research and chosen a reputable rehab center, it's best to keep an open mind and trust the advice of your treatment team. But there are a …
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On March 27, DCM Ted Osius visits the BNN Training Academy at LIDO

Image by U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia
DCM Ted Osius and representatives of USG counter narcotics agencies visited the BNN Training Academy at LIDO on March 27, hosted by Gen. Gories Mere. The team also toured the Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center. Discussion focused on the continued support for the infrastructure development of the Training Academy and ongoing programs with the Rehabilitation Center. The visit underscored the mutual concern and cooperation between the U.S. and Indonesia on counterdrug efforts and demand reduction as an integrated part of the Comprehensive Partnership.” [U.S. State Dept.]

New Study Links Marijuana to Two Deaths–Suncoast Rehab Center Cites …
But two of those states, Colorado and Washington, have legalized marijuana for recreational use—a move that Florida drug treatment center Suncoast Rehabilitation Center says not only opens the door to drug abuse and addiction, but could also lead to …
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Should drug addicts be
35/2009 on narcotics and addictive drugs provides treatment and rehabilitation for drug addicts, but not for drug traffickers or dealers. In that case, we are inclined to differentiate between those who intentionally hook other people to become addicts …
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