Posts Tagged ‘Alcohol’

Astoria drug and alcohol center fires two top managers, regroups

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Astoria Pointe, the North Coast's residential drug and alcohol treatment center, is under new management following the abrupt firing of the center's two top officials. Larry Peterson, the company's chief executive officer, and Milt Parham, …
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Alkermes begins Vivitrol pilot study in prisoners

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Vivitrol 380 mg/vial is the first and only once-monthly, extended-release injectable medication, and employs the proprietary Medisorb drug delivery technology for the treatment of alcohol dependence and opioid dependence.
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INMATES RECEIVE DIPLOMAS IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM

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By investing time and money in drug treatment – in an in-house, secure facility- rather then putting them in prison," said Governor Chris Christie. All 19 inmate graduates have had extraordinary struggles with alcohol and drugs. …
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Medicaid to screen moms for drug abuse, other problems

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Internet Addiction Has Similar Consequences to Alcohol and Drug Addiction
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Internet addiction affects the brain negatively just like alcohol and drug addiction according to a recent study in China. The Internet addiction disorder (IAD) was found to disrupt the nerve wiring in the brains of a number of teenagers in the study causing a level of brain damage normally seen in heavy substance abusers. 17 [...]
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The Recovery Place Launches Campaign to Educate the Public About Drug Rehab Myths
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In split vote, Plumsted says no to 'pot farms'
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According to Dancer, who also sits on the Plumsted Land Use Board, specific guidelines for minimum distances from locations such as parks, churches, schools and the Plumsted Drug and Alcohol Recovery Addiction Center would need to be established prior …
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Solutions to Genetically Predisposed Individuals Suffering From Alcohol and …
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Addiction treatment centers such as Passages Malibu offer solutions to those genetically inclined to use or abuse alcohol and other drugs. Accounting for and exploring the unique causes of each individual's substance dependency issues may foster …
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Drug Addicts are Turning to New Solutions to Help the Devastating Effects Drug and Alcohol Addiction has on their …
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Long term drug rehab, Back 2 Basics is providing services to young men by using the outdoors as well as effective therapeutic modalities to treat young men suffering from drug addiction or alcoholism.Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) November 22, 2011 Back 2 Basics, a long term drug and alcohol treatment facility, is providing young men a new chance at life with some unique approaches. Drug and alcohol rehabs …
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The Recovery Place Advises on Alcohol and Drug Addiction During the Holidays
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The holidays are often classified as “the most wonderful time of year,” but for those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction they can be filled with stress, fear and increasingly destructive addictive behaviors. The Recovery Place Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center suggests seeking treatment as the perfect gift during the season of thanks and benevolence.Ft. …
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UPDATED: Tyler East May Go to Drug Court
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