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2 Ossining Gets $125000 to Fight Substance Abuse

2 Ossining Gets 5000 To Fight Substance Abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse

OSSINING, N.Y. – Ossining is getting help from the federal government to combat substance abuse in children. U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) announced Monday that seven federal grants totaling $ 875,000 have been awarded to several Westchester …… Continue reading

Fontana Program Helps Former Inmates Get Life Back on Track

Fontana program helps former inmates get life back on track

Filed under: christian drug addiction help

Arredondo served 13 years in prison and now runs a Christian ministry to help former inmates. (Rachel Luna / Staff Photographer). FONTANA — Kurtis Bealer got out of prison in July after serving eight… Continue reading

Texas Daybook

Texas Daybook

Filed under: Texas Drug Abuse

AUSTIN, Texas — Members of the Texas state Senate Criminal Justice Committee hear testimony on current trends on prescription drug abuse and plan to make recommendations to enhance drug abuse prevention and intervention programs. 10 a.m. Texas …
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Prince Frederick Substance Abuse Treatment Center Opens

Prince Frederick substance abuse treatment center opens

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

Staff photo by DARWIN WEIGEL Calvert County Board of County Commissioners President Gerald W. "Jerry" Clark (R), center, talks with Commissioner Susan Shaw (R) Tuesday after the ribbon cutting for the Calvert County Substance Abuse Treatment …
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Drug Treatment Centers Houston Texas

Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance opens research center

Filed under: Drug Treatment Centers Houston Texas

The University of Texas School of Public Health has a Hispanic Health Research Center at its Brownsville regional campus, but does not do clinical trials, even though it is set up for it, said Christina Villarreal,… Continue reading

Seceding From the States?

Question by jpc8015: Seceding from the States?
Did anybody hear about the Lakota Indian Tribe wanting to disolve their treaties with the federal government and set up their own country? Is this a good idea for them? How would they manage without federal aid for everything from “cultural centers”… Continue reading

From Addiction to Recovery

From addiction to recovery

Filed under: drug rehabilitation centers

First is Russell Brand: From addiction to recovery. Much of what comes from Brand is objectionable to say the least but this programme gave some insight into the everyday struggle of people living with addiction. And below Wyllie comments on a… Continue reading

Do I Have the LEGAL Right to Obtain Childhood Rehab Records?

Question by : Do I have the LEGAL right to Obtain Childhood Rehab Records?
As a teenager I was sent away by my parents to “recreational treatments centers” for behavioral issues not drugs, and they of course keep daily charts and reports on each kid, now that I am 18,… Continue reading

Is There a Certain Age You Have to Be to Take the “Alcohol and Substance Abuse” Class to Get a Permit?

Question by sheritol: is there a certain age you have to be to take the “alcohol and substance abuse” class to get a permit?
My daughter willbe 15 in may and wants to take the class now – can she do this and if so, where can I check… Continue reading

Grant to Target Youth Alcohol, Drug Abuse

Grant to target youth alcohol, drug abuse

Filed under: free drug addiction help

EVANSVILLE — A local group has been awarded a $ 625,000 grant to aid its efforts in fighting underage drinking and drug abuse in Evansville. The money, which comes from the federal Drug Free Communities Support Program,… Continue reading