Zabrina Keeps Her Kids During Treatment – This is a true story of a mom who kept her children with her while she when into treatment for drug abuse. Zabrina knew she needed residential treatment for her drug addiction. But she refused to leave her children for the time she would be away. Then she learned about Family Works. For six months she received treatment, wrap-around services and 24/7 support to make her recovery stronger. Today she has been sober for two years. .

 

New York State becomes a national leader in curbing prescription drug abuse

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This situation has prompted New York State to enact landmark legislation aimed at curbing prescription drug abuse. The office of New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in Albany reported on this initiative in a press release earlier in the week: "Governor …
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Depressed Teens Who Respond to Treatment Less Likely to Abuse Drugs

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THURSDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) — Teens with major depression who receive and respond to treatment are less likely to abuse drugs in the following years, a new study suggests. The study included 192 participants, aged 12 to 18, at 11 sites across …
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Passages Ventura Addiction Cure Center Reaches Client Milestone

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Passages CEO and co-founder Pax Prentiss announced today that Passages Ventura's cumulative census has reached 1000 clients since opening the substance abuse treatment center in 2009. Passages Ventura, the affordable rehab center and sister facility to …
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