Runwell Awards 12 Grants To Addiction Treatment Centers In Its First Year
"We're thrilled we were able to support 12 treatment programs in our first year," said Quirk, who has completed marathons and ultra-running events around the world in support of addiction treatment efforts. "As a non-profit, we understand how a little …
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American Addiction Centers Opens Desert Hope, Largest Treatment Center in …
American Addiction Centers, a national behavioral healthcare provider focused on addiction treatment and rehabilitation through dual diagnosis, announced today the opening of Desert Hope, its newest facility located in Las Vegas (2465 East Twain Avenue …
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Local treatment facilities see increased demand with alcohol, prescription …
In Anne Arundel County, the number of people admitted into state-supported drug and alcohol treatment programs reached 3,570 in 2011, up from 2,824 in 2008, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “It has increased …
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Riley Regan, advocate for alcoholism treatment, dies at 77
CRANFORD — Riley Regan was a champion and a pioneer for thousands of recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. During the 1980s, when the federal "war on drugs" helped fuel stigmas against substance abusers, Regan — a recovering alcoholic and …
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Riley Regan, Pioneer and Advocate in Alcoholism and Drug Treatment
Mr. Regan, who had a life-long personal and professional relationship with the field of alcoholism and drug abuse, was the founding director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholism where he was credited with implementing the Alcoholism Treatment and …
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Joe Brennan says prison time for DUI will likely cost him Harrisburg job
On probation, Brennan must abstain from drugs and alcohol, maintain employment and enroll in anger management classes, the judge said. Brennan is scheduled to report for prison at 8:30 a.m. Monday. A harassment charge against him was withdrawn in …
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Runwell Awards 12 Grants To Addiction Treatment Centers In Its First Year
The foundation, a non-profit organization that funds addiction treatment centers and programs, awarded a total of $ 92,500 in grants in 2012. Runwell founder and internationally-known ultra runner Linda Quirk said she is excited by the foundation's …
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American Addiction Centers Opens Desert Hope, Largest Treatment Center in …
American Addiction Centers, a national behavioral healthcare provider focused on addiction treatment and rehabilitation through dual diagnosis, announced today the opening of Desert Hope, its newest facility located in Las Vegas (2465 East Twain Avenue).
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Treatment centers lack funding to help drug addiction
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) – Officials say prescription drug abuse is leading the drug epidemic. They say treating the addiction is key, but limited funding for treating substance abuse is making that difficult. "You wouldn't believe the amount of …
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The Importance of Alcohol Rehab Centers
The type of treatment that will be given to him depends on his or her current alcohol addiction level. Not every patient can be given the same type of treatment. While some of the patients may be required to go for inpatient programs, others may …
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Riley Regan, Pioneer and Advocate in Alcoholism and Drug Treatment
Mr. Regan, who had a life-long personal and professional relationship with the field of alcoholism and drug abuse, was the founding director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholism where he was credited with implementing the Alcoholism Treatment and …
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Teen addicts sought for program
"It's an intensive outpatient active addiction treatment program for youth," CKCHC addictions counsellor Cynthia Perritt told The Chatham Daily News. … The survey found 55% of students in Grades 7 through 12 consumed alcohol during the previous year.
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Local treatment facilities see increased demand with alcohol, prescription …
In Anne Arundel County, the number of people admitted into state-supported drug and alcohol treatment programs reached 3,570 in 2011, up from 2,824 in 2008, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “It has increased …
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Curemark Announces New Patent Covering Treatment Of Drug And Alcohol …
RYE, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Curemark announced today that it has been granted patent #8,318,158 for its proprietary technology CM-1212 for the treatment of individuals with drug and alcohol addiction. This is the second in a series of …
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Riley Regan, Pioneer and Advocate in Alcoholism and Drug Treatment
Riley W. Regan , a nationally recognized authority on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Public Policy, died peacefully at his home on December 7, 2012, after a short bout with primary liver cancer. He was 77. Mr. Regan, who had a life-long personal and …
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Saint Jude Retreats Reacts to Brooke Mueller in Drug Rehab for 19th Time …
Saint Jude Retreats' research has concluded that a drug rehab program is largely ineffective in helping those trying to overcome drug or alcohol use. Amsterdam, NY (PRWEB) December 17, 2012. Saint Jude Retreats has learned through the LA Times that …
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Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Clinics in the US Industry Market Research …
Healthcare reform will expand coverage to include treatment for substance abuse and boost demand for outpatient services. For this reason, industry research firm IBISWorld has added a report on the Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Clinics industry to its …
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