Former Drug Addict Stays Clean Thanks to Treatment Court Program

Former drug addict stays clean thanks to treatment court program

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Mark Moran / The Citizens' Voice State Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery was the keynote speaker at the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program Graduation ceremony in May. View Image Gallery for Former drug addict stays clean thanks to treatment …
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Drug use in mines 'concerning'

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Of the Solid Energy employees, two offenders had already completed a Solid Energy drug and alcohol rehabilitation programme. When they tested positive a second time, one resigned and the other was fired. Another Solid Energy worker was fired after a …
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Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation: Staying Sober – Part 1 – Drug detox and alcohol detox are generally short term addiction treatment programs, usually lasting between three to ten days. The time spent in drug or alcohol detox is contingent upon the amount of drugs/alcohol being used, how long and any added medical or psychiatric symptoms. Detox, short for detoxification, is only the first step in the addiction treatment process. Most people, due to the length and severity of use, develop a physical and psychological dependency on their drug of choice (including alcohol). Drug or alcohol detox can be a challenging process and almost all treatment programs will ensure their program is designed to ensure safety and prepare their patients for further care.