Mission Australia launches drug and alcohol support service
"We can help individuals plan for change and manage setbacks, as well as ease them back into the community through social activities. "We aim to support individuals to reduce their risks when using drugs and alcohol. "We also have the resources to …
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'Marijuana Recovery' – The Next Major Support Group for Recovering Alcoholics …
And with the current trend in favour of the legitimation of marijuana use, it should not be long before support groups start popping up centered on marijuana use to help people kick harder drugs. There might already be a few such groups out there as I …
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Bellsmyre Addiction Support Groups look to evolve in 2013
Colin Brady and Catherine Jephson are the backbone of the Bellsmyre Addiction Support Groups, which as well as helping addicts aim to keep young people on the straight and narrow. And the duo, who work for Alternatives, hope that 2013 can be an even …
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Support Groups
Free Addiction Support Groups meet at The LifeSource Group LLC, Monday through Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. SMART Recovery helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviors, which include alcohol and drug use, food …
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Diabetes education, yoga, addiction support and more in this week's Health Notes
16 and Feb. 20. Lunch & Learn cancer support. Free Lunch & Learn Cancer Support Group third Thursday of the month noon-1, Elizabeth M. Pfriem SWIM Center for Cancer Care, adjacent to the St. Vincent's Medical Center, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport.
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My Own Worst Enemy: Hidden Signs Of Self-Sabotage In Recovery
Another enemy to recovery that is well within the addict's control is boredom. Meetings and counseling sessions are integral parts of a recovery program, but they aren't sufficient to make each day fun and fulfilling. To fill the time once spent …
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RI gov to tour addiction recovery center
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island's governor is touring the state's first addiction recovery community center to learn about efforts to fight drug dependence in the state. Gov. … It offers support groups, job and housing assistance and health programs.
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Police urge Sydneysiders to 'Play Safe, Stay Safe' on New Year's Eve
The operation will be conducted by General Duties police, with assistance from specialist commands including Police Transport Command, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Public Order & Riot Squad, Operations Support Group, Licensing Police, Mounted …
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High or dry? For New Year's, be sensitive to the sober and recovering when …
Occasional drinkers fail to moderate and addiction programs around the country note upticks in patient loads soon after the New Year, high season for relapsers and those seeking treatment for the first time. "Alcohol is often center … "Many people …
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Health Dept. to sponsor mental health support group
Health Dept. to sponsor mental health support group. Tweet · Share. Posted Online: Dec. 26, 2012, 1:06 pm … Of all traffic deaths, 80 percent are alcohol-related, saidMoline police Sgt. Steve Etheridge. This year, Moline had three traffic fatalities …
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Health Calendar
ACOA Support Groups for adult children of alcoholics meet at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Luther Memorial Church, 2840 S. 84th St., downstairs; and 7 p.m. Fridays at Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12012 W. North Ave., upstairs. Call Peter at 630-2175 or …
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Indian River County Support Groups
A "SMART Recovery": Self help program for overcoming all addictive behaviors. 12:30 p.m. Vero Beach Main Library, 1600 21st. St., Vero Beach. 772-562-6421; [email protected]. Alcoholics Anonymous: For meeting info on the Treasure Coast call …
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New, orderly daytime homeless shelter looks a lot different than last year's
By being involved with running the center, as well as participating in support groups and connecting with local service agencies, shelter users make steps toward more stable lives. The community-based shelter, opened in a year of unprecedented …
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Moberg joins Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor
Dr. Kirk Moberg has been named medical director for the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Health Care. He was most recently the executive vice president and chief medical officer for Carle Hospital and Physician Group in Urbana …
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Fundraiser for addiction recovery facility nears .5M goal
Staff writer. Filed Under. News. A group planning an addiction recovery facility in Greenville met Tuesday as it nears the completion of its capital campaign and heard singer-songwriter Edwin McCain describe his own recovery from alcohol and drug …
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Undated Support Groups
Healing Hope Abuse Recovery Group meets every other Monday at 7 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 7210 Race Track Road. Find confidential hope and healing from past or present emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Call Laura Gore, 410-733-4109 or email …
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