In Randolph, Small-Town Culture Can Be a Barrier to Fighting Addiction
... A Barrier To Fighting Addiction This story is part of State of Recovery, VPR's week-long look at the progress that's been made in fighting opiate addiction in Vermont and the problems that remain. Read more here. Not long ago, Concepcion Cruz was part of Randolph's drug problem. Read more on Vermont Public Radio Details released in fatal Northfield fire Wilder's lawyer, Kevin Lumpkin, told Judge John Conroy during a December hearing that he would be searching for a residential drug treatment program to which his client could be admitted. Wilder is jailed at the Chittenden Regional Correctional … Read more on BurlingtonFreePress.com Read ...
WBEZ: Puerto Rican Drug Addicts Sent to Chicago Likely Victims of Identity Theft
WBEZ: Puerto Rican Drug Addicts Sent To Chicago Likely Victims of Identity Theft A story by WBEZ and This American Life in April revealed that heroin abusers from Puerto Rico were being sent to unlicensed drug rehab programs in Chicago. The addicts were promised state-of-the-art treatment, but reporter Adriana Cardona Maguigad … Read more on Chicago Tonight | WTTW How crowded are private prisons in the West? He added that only a small fraction of Arizona's prisoners are enrolled in drug treatment programs, even though a large number suffer substance abuse problems. That means inmates are often no better off when they're released, increasing the likelihood … Read more on High Country News Read more... ...
BC to Revive Riverview Hospital as Mental-Health, Addiction Treatment Centre
... services will include programs for ongoing support, assessment, crisis intervention, co-ordinated psychiatric and medical treatment, life and social skills, drug-and-alcohol recovery, jobs skills, education and peer support, said Lake. “By … Read more on The Globe and Mail Atheist inmate settles for .95 million over 12-step drug rehab Barry Hazle was paroled after a one-year prison term for methamphetamine possession in 2007 and was ordered to spend the next 90 days in a residential drug treatment program. When he arrived, officials told him it was a 12-step program, modeled on … Read more on SFGate Read ...
Luxury Rehab Facility in Costa Rica Uses Polemic Treatment
... Rehab Facility in Costa Rica Uses Polemic Treatment In Costa Rica, a few drug rehabilitation centers offer a controversial treatment that consists of taking certain amounts of Ibogaine, a substance extracted from a few plants that are native to Western Africa. Ibogaine is extracted from these flowering … Read more on The Costa Rica Star LA Angels player won't be punished for drug treatment program violation Oct 3, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Josh Hamilton (32) reacts after grounding into a double play against the Kansas City Royals in the 10th inning in game two of the 2014 ALDS playoff baseball game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Read more on Las Vegas Review-Journal Read ...
Aquatic Rehabilitation Center: Rehabilitation for Revival
Every illness requires expert clinical and psychological support. This support is gained at rehabs which are well equipped with modern technology and have good facilities. These rehabs carry out one on one discussion with their clients and then based on their requirements, likes, social surrounding and economic background chart out treatment programs. These programs are based on their individual preferences and personal characteristics. The recovery programs not only focus on physical health but also deal with psychological problems if any. The rehabs have state of art technology, which is effectively used for benefits of their clients. The psychologists prepare behavioral therapies for reforming the thinking process. By doing this their clients are able to deal with their problems with a new perspective and renewed thinking pattern. Read more... ...
Special Report: Heroin on the Border – Epicenter of an Epidemic
Special Report: heroin on the border – Epicenter of an Epidemic “It's easy to distribute heroin to California, Texas and Colorado from Tucson,” Shirazi said. “Smugglers bring it to the largest … The Haven is one of many in-patient drug treatment programs in Tucson, but Executive Director Margaret Higgins said it … Read more on TriValley Central VGLS Q4 2014 Shareholder Update Letter Separately, we have completed our Phase I clinical trial conducted at the Cancer Therapy & Research Center at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. This involves patients with solid tumors and examines the safety and efficacy … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release) Read more... ...