OSAT Now Offering Online Substance Abuse Treatment for Those Recovering …
Online Substance Abuse Treatment (OSAT) is helping individuals every day who are serious about recovering from drug and alcohol addiction with its cost effective, totally online treatment programs. The flexible online treatment and counseling programs …
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'Recovery Court': New state facility to provide substance abuse treatment
The newly established program will allow the state to divert people in need of substance abuse treatment or mental health services from hard prison beds to treatment programs with a goal of reducing recidivism. “I think it will work because all of …
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Pilot program to treat addicted mothers
WOW will be one of few Racine County alcohol/drug abuse treatment programs specifically for women, and the only one that would keep their children by their side, according to the group and to Michelle Goggins, manager for the county substance abuse …
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Gallo Center scientists identify key brain circuits that control compulsive …
A research team led by scientists from the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco has identified circuitry in the brain that drives compulsive drinking in rats, and likely plays a similar role in humans …
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Substance abuse a problem that plagues the UP
CALUMET – When 33-year-old Eric W. was 17 years old, his home life was so bad he started abusing opiates, and as a result of those years of abuse, he is a resident of Phoenix House substance abuse treatment center in Calumet. Eric (It is the policy of …
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Customized Recovery Programs at Alcohol Rehab Centers in Florida Announced
The emphasis is on customization of a treatment program, and ensuring that a client is comfortable going forward. According to the spokesperson, “You would be surprised at how many people do not know what to expect when it comes to the process of …
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Christian Drug Rehab Center Announces New Program to Provide Clients with …
Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. At the core of their philosophy is the belief that addiction is a treatable …
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Forced marijuana treatment: an economic boon for the addiction industry?
Referrals to treatment and/or social-support services should be made if needed. The individual could even be monitored for 6-12 months in a probation program designed to prevent further drug use.” But is this forced treatment for marijuana warranted?
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Destination Hope Women's Program Discusses the Importance of Dual …
Destination Hope: The Women's Program, a nationally recognized gender specific substance abuse treatment and alcohol rehab for women facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting the impact of dual …
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Desoxyn Addiction Treatment and Hydrochloride Drug Rehab Announced
Recovery Associates, through its multiple therapeutic tracks, is placing an emphasis upon desoxyn addiction treatment, helping men and women break free from abusing this rather potent stimulant drug. Desoxyn is a brand name for the methamphetamine …
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Woman overcomes addiction, helps others
Niki Payne, recovery coach with "My Recovery" at Plateau Mental Health Center in Cookeville, gets ready to chat through an online therapy program that provides peer support for recovering addicts. Ty Kernea | Herald-Citizen. slideshow. For her work in …
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Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment Sponsors Florida Newspapers in Education …
As one of the ways to give back to the community and help enhance area children's education, Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment is sponsoring the Florida Newspapers in Education Program. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on … Organizations such as …
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Baldy Hughes Addiction Treatment Centre – July 19, 2010

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Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon is joined by Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond and Prince George- Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell as he presents a cheque for 0,000 to Marshall Smith, executive director for the Baldy Hughes Addiction Treatment Centre and Therapeutic Community, which is located just outside of Prince George.

Addiction treatment needs our attention
While going through Health P.E.I.'s budget estimates, he said opiate addictions are becoming a major concern in hospitals and treatment centres. And he expressed these unsettling remarks: "As the minister, I'm very concerned. We're seeing high volumes …
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Demand Rises For Holistic Alcohol & Drug Rehab, Australian Addiction And …
Over the past year, the demand for natural mental health services and alcohol & drug rehabilitation at The Australian Addiction and Trauma Treatment Centre has risen. The holistic centre has experienced a 50% enquiry increase from those seeking an …
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Health law expands treatment for addicts in Calif.
SAN FRANCISCO—More than twice as many drug and alcohol addicts in California will be eligible for health insurance covering substance abuse treatment when federal health care reforms kick in next year. Throughout the state, and particularly in Los …
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Wash. addiction treatment numbers likely to swell
Only about 1 in 10 people who need treatment for substance abuse in Washington state are getting that help, but officials believe that could increase dramatically next January when tens of thousands more become eligible for insurance because of the new …
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