UN Report Suggests Some Autism & Addiction Treatments Are Akin to Torture
While the U.S. does not place drug users in brutal work camps without trials— as has been documented in countries like Vietnam, Laos and China— there are some American correctional boot camps, rehabilitation centers and treatment facilities for the …
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Culturally sensitive addiction treatment
In a move to promote adoption of culturally legitimate evidence-based addictions treatment and recovery services to American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout the United States, the University of Iowa College of Public Health has established the …
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Into Action Treatment Center for Addiction Plants 40th Tree in Boynton Beach …
Into Action Treatment is celebrating the successful completion of their program by one of their clients this week. This is always an exciting time for the small coed drug rehab center in South Florida, because watching their clients succeed and get on …
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Sobriety requires support
Marion K. Watson is administrative director and owner of Archway Recovery Center alcohol and drug abuse treatment center, and they will be moving in about a month to become a new tenant of the renovated Schreiner Building downtown. Watson said she's …
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RICH JAMES: What welfare recipient can afford drug treatment?
He added that free programs are much less effective. I can't imagine there are many drug-addicted welfare recipients with the financial wherewithal to pay for a top-shelf drug treatment program. And I can't envision the Republican-controlled General …
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New England Drug Rehab Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
Fifteen years ago, the founders of Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center had a clear vision: develop a comprehensive and individualized addiction treatment program that was evidence based and included innovative treatment modalities …
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AlcoholRehabMN.com Provides Alcohol Rehab Info and Clinic Listing to Kick the …
Helping alcoholics fight the battle against the gripping addiction, AlcoholRehabMN.com recommends getting therapeutic support and professional help from modern facilities with programs designed for short-term and long-term alcohol rehab to overcome the …
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Into Action Treatment; A Unique Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center in South …
IntoAction drug rehab out Boynton Beach, South Florida celebrates their 1 year anniversary this week. They are the only treatment center in the industry that is based on the Hyannis format Big Book Step Study approach and allow their clients to stay …
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New England Drug Rehab Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
Fifteen years ago, the founders of Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center had a clear vision: develop a comprehensive and individualized addiction treatment program that was evidence based and included innovative treatment modalities …
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Authorities grapple with substance abuse solutions
MOREHEAD CITY — The issue of substance abuse is one viewed from many sides as area authorities deal with the latest trends and local communities reach out to help those seeking treatment. Jacksonville has counseling services, a methadone clinic and …
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Mental Health Law Increases Access To Substance Abuse Treatment, But Costs …
A law that makes it easier for Americans to gain access to mental health and substance abuse services is working to get patients hospital care, but rapidly rising out-of-pocket costs could deter many from treatment, new research indicates. A new study …
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Culturally sensitive addiction treatment
“Support for the National American Indian and Alaska Native Addiction Technology Transfer Center marks a major milestone in mobilizing the best addictions treatment for a population facing disproportionately high rates of substance abuse,” says Skinstad.
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Gulf Coast Drug Rehab Sees Success with New After Care Program
Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment has now followed suit with its own after care program that offers the elements and tools to help prevent relapse once people return to their communities. Vital components of an after care program include continued contact …
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Picking Addiction Help
“Treatment is not a prerequisite to surviving addiction.” This bold statement opens the treatment chapter in a helpful new book, “Now What? An Insider's Guide to Addiction and Recovery,” by William Cope Moyers, a man who nonetheless needed “four …
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