China continues rights abuses even as labor camps ditched: Amnesty
BEIJING (Reuters) – China is increasingly using extra-judicial "black jails" and drug rehabilitation centers to punish people who would formerly have been sent to forced labor camps, rights group Amnesty International said on Tuesday. China vowed last … Read more on GlobalPost

Fear of Dying Alone Drove a Panhandler to Seek Drug Rehabilitation
His fear of dying alone reached a crisis point, and in February 2012, he checked into an inpatient residential treatment program run by the Addicts Rehabilitation Center. During his stay, Mr. Henegan began looking for work, only to discover that his … Read more on New York Times

Trial aims to halt deviation from drug rehabilitation
OST patients must also be observed when providing regular urine samples, which are tested in an expensive and time-consuming process, to verify adherence to a drug rehabilitation programme. Intelligent Fingerprinting will provide its portable … Read more on The Engineer

The Brotherhood, Part 2: The Rise of NH's Homegrown Prison Gang
An inmate at Concord prison serving time for forging a $ 400 check and possessing drugs, Renzzulla's beaten body was found "lying on an exterior corridor outside pod 2B…on the second level of the housing facility," according to a state police … Read more on Valley News

The Rise of NH's Homegrown Prison Gang
An inmate at Concord prison serving time for forging a $ 400 check and possessing drugs, Renzzulla's beaten body was found "lying on an exterior corridor outside pod 2B…on the second level of the housing facility," according to a state police … Read more on Valley News

HORTICULTURAL THERAPY: Defining the difference between therapy practices
It can be used in a variety of settings, including hospitals, senior seniors, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day care, rehabilitation, substance abuse rehabilitation, vocational schools, correctional facilities, programs and group … Read more on MyCentralJersey.com

Chief Keef making progress in rehab, lawyers say
Chief Keef's lawyers told a Cook County judge Thursday that the Chicago rapper is making good progress at a pricey drug rehabilitation center in California. Still, the judge was clearly losing patience with the failed drug tests that have led to … Read more on Chicago Tribune

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar De La Hoya released from rehab
According to a source connected to the troubled former boxer and founder of combat sports promotional firm, Golden Boy Promotions, the three months were spent at the swanky Cliffside Malibu rehab facility, also recently frequented by party girl Lindsay … Read more on Fox News

Boy runs amok after rehab stint
NEW DELHI: A juvenile, fond of racing, apparently learnt the tricks of the trade while he was lodged at a reformation home for stealing a bike, police said. After he came out, he "dreamt big" and formed a gang of five juveniles named "Ali Baba gang … Read more on Times of India

Question by Puddy: Question about Inpatient Alcohol/Drug Rehab Places:?
I was at one for a month last year… and it did me a WORLD of good!

Even though I did not like the constant groups which I found boring, I DID appreciate the constant medical care and meds monitoring I got there, and the care actually helped to (miraculously for me!) END my nearly 20 year batle w/ the bottle; (HALLELUJAH!)

My question is : Was the rehab unit or freestanding a locked setting? Mine was, but I wonder if it was just the one I went to or are they all or most of them “closed settings”?

And even though I was relatively well treated by the staff and all the others signed in voluntarily, so what’s w/ the locks as if if it were a psych unit or jail?

Best answer:

Answer by Narconon
Not all rehab places are equal. A locked unit is not necessary at all if it is for voluntarily committed addicts and the addiction center has a proper technology on how to handle each case that comes in.

Apparently you went to a place that gives you meds–and, by the way, most do. This kind of “rehab” has its own medical requirements to operate, like insurance, etc. This makes them wary of accidents or incidents and makes them take extreme measures, like the lock-down. Unfortunately this facilities operate more like a psych unit or jail.

I’m glad this worked for you but I’m afraid that there is an option in which they won’t give you meds, they won’t lock you up, there are no “groups” nor psychs to evaluate for you, folks move through the drug or alcohol abuse rehab program at their own pace and are referred to as students, not patients. Also, they won’t substitute one drug for another, etc., etc. This is the Narconon program.

Narconon is the most effective rehab–by far, I know as I was an addict for nearly 20 years too and went through several rehabs until I found the one that handled ALL my specific problems. And not only handled all my “reasons” and problems but it handled some I did not know I had until I discovered them by myself with their amazing courses and practicals. For example I handled my honesty, my integrity and my communication and as if this was not enough this little courses and practicals gave me the ability to confront life and situations with confidence.

There is not one day that I do not use the life skills learned there to help myself or help others. Today I have been drug and alcohol free for over 15 years and I’m very successful at what I do and love, art. Also, I made a point of helping others and when I’m not writing or helping someone with their addiction I’m also volunteering in another non-profit organization. This is my way to thank Narconon for their invaluable help.

When you have a chance visit their website and/or pass this info to someone who might need help with their addictions. The Narconon program is delivered around the world by many organizations and it is the most highly regarded drug rehabilitation due to its effectiveness. Oh, and I forgot to mention their detox is the best in the world too. Not only it handled my cravings but my eyesight improved and I felt so fresh and full of energy when I finished it.

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Question by TTC for 2.5 years: Title for new book,,,?
Ok so I need help for titles with my book.
Synopsis: David is a 21 year old cocaine addicted young man who checks into a drug rehabilitation center “The Sentinel” and the book goes through his life from 5-24 years old, each chapter covering an age. So chapter 1 starts off with him running from an undercover cop, and getting sentenced to 6 months of rehabilitation. Then Chapter 2 starts out with him being 5 years old, etc. So these are the titles I have for this book:
1. Liquid Fear
2. Shades of Gray
3. Shadowy Hell
4. Down and Out

Best answer:

Answer by Kinleys
wow they’re all really good titles and the book your writing sounds great.
The title that I like best is “Liquid Fear” but they’re all very good.
Best of luck

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Judge to Chief Keef: 'It's getting ridiculous'
Chief Keef's lawyers told a Cook County judge today that the Chicago rapper is making good progress at a pricey drug rehabilitation center in California. Still, the judge was clearly losing patience with the multiple court dates and allegedly positive … Read more on Chicago Tribune

Demi Lovato Drug Rehab Update: X Factor Judge Talks Cocaine Addiction …
I could hide it to where I would sneak drugs. I couldn't go without 30 minutes to an hour without cocaine, and I would bring it on airplanes," she revealed. "I would smuggle it basically and just wait until everyone in first class would go to sleep … Read more on Latin Post

Chief Keef Enrolls in New Rehab Facility
Chief Keef left Promises rehab due to "overwhelming media attention" and has been transferred to a more private Southern California location, reports TMZ. … Judge Hoffenberg threatened to throw the teen back behind bars if he fails another drug test. Read more on BET

Question by Volvogirl: how do they work?
well, how do rehabilitation centres work? i have a class assignment and i wanted to this stuff? it’s probably different for drugg addiction, self mutilation, alcoholism etc… can u brief about it? how do they start, wat kinda medication they put u on? how long is the time between the intervention and when u reach the centre?

Best answer:

Answer by glistam3
There are vast differences depending on the type. First of, “rehabilitation” is a term that specifically is reserved for addiction (drugs or alcohol). The press loves to fling “rehabilitation” around to describe everything any celebrity does that involves “going to a place because one has a problem,” but that’s misusing the term.

Anyhow, [true] rehab centers require a medical evaluation on entry, and the applicant must meet specific criteria for addiction. People who are not conclusively drug addicted are tossed out immediately and guided to whatever they actually need. Once the applicant is admitted, they are barred from bringing any chemical in, even Tylenol or aftershave. Most rehab centers will not put the patient on any meds unless they are required for that person to survive (like insulin for diabetes) but they must get them as-needed from the nurse.

Now, for other issues, like self-mutilation, nervous break-downs or other mental illness, a person undergoes voluntary enrollment in a mental institution or psych ward in a hospital. This is not called rehab. Most psych wards are designed for these voluntary patients, because involuntary enrollment is rare (this is being “committed” and requires a powerful court order from a judge). Those go to a separate area or hospital most of the time.
The voluntary patients are put on medication that is specific to their mental health needs, and this is prescribed by a psychiatrist. Most often the patient must stay for a fixed period for observation even if they want to leave (in Maryland it’s three days).
Now, for all of the above, there may or may no be an intervention. Some folks have a enough sense to check themselves in without anybody making them. However, if there is an intervention, the idea it get them to whichever center as quickly as possible, and it varies by situation. Interventions are not regulated, legal events and anybody can do them (though it’s much better to hire a professional counselor who is familiar).

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Treatment center offers Middleboro 0000 in lieu of taxes
Amid a swirl of controversy over its proposal to open a tax-exempt, 72-bed psychiatric and drug rehabilitation hospital in the center of town, High Point Treatment Center has offered to ante up $ 100,000 a year in lieu of taxes. Three selectmen sat in … Read more on Enterprise News