substance abuse treatment

What Are They Smoking in Colorado?

What Are They Smoking in Colorado?
As reported by AP News, "The spending plan included $ 45.5 million for youth use prevention, $ 40.4 million for substance abuse treatment and $ 12.4 million for public health." In his letter to legislative budget writers, Gov. Hickenlooper wrote, "We view …
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Debate | Should Drugs Be Legalised?

Debate | Should drugs be legalised?
Since President Nixon declared drug abuse “public enemy number one”, millions of Americans have had their lives ruined by this expensive, illogical, racist, and often corrupt war on drugs. … In practice, drug laws are racist. Studies show that in …
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Man Guilty to Misusing Mom's Debit Card

Man guilty to misusing mom's debit card
A CBCF is a form of prison which focuses on substance abuse treatment and education. … Chandler's probation violations were for being charged with receiving stolen property through Norwalk Municipal Court and testing positive at the Huron County Jail …
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Rick Marvin – InterventionINK

Rick Marvin – InterventionINK — More than just a sobriety date On July 7th 2005 I had 60 days clean. I got that way as a result of an intervention on May 8th 2005 by my sons therapist at a …


Drug prohibition fuels society's ills
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Competitive Consequences: Treatment for Athletes With Addictions

Competitive Consequences: Treatment for athletes with addictions
Bradley is certified in working with dual diagnoses involving substance abuse and mental health issues, as well as Professional Compulsive Gambling Counselor and is nationally certified to work in Illinois as well as other states. Professional sports …
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Residential Drug Treatment Programs | Learn About Residential Drug Treatment Programs for Men

Residential Drug Treatment Programs | Learn About Residential Drug Treatment Programs for Men — http://blueprintsforrecovery.com Residential Drug Treatment Programs for Men – In this video, you will gain an understanding of what Residential Drug Treatme…


Carrie White, Author of “Upper Cut,” Set To Receive Writers In Treatment's
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US Agrees to Medical Checkup for Sick Jailed Russian Pilot After Diplomatic

US agrees to medical checkup for sick jailed Russian pilot after diplomatic
In September 2011, he was found guilty of conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the US and sentenced to 20 years behind bars. The United … She is “shocked” at the lack of medical treatment – even in… Continue reading

This Question Is for Substance Abuse Counselors & Therapists.?

Question by ebizartistry: This question is for substance abuse counselors & therapists.?
How do you think your beliefs about the various users of certain drugs like Meth, Cocaine, Marijuana and Alcohol affect the treatment outcome of these individuals?

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Deaths From Heroin in New London, Norwich Doubled in 2013

Deaths from heroin in New London, Norwich doubled in 2013
The number of people who died from heroin overdoses in New London and Norwich doubled last year, a jolting statistic that local hospital and substance abuse treatment officials attribute to what appears to be a rise in heroin use. At… Continue reading

Cocaine Addiction?

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Question by Jessica: cocaine addiction?
I am starting to put two and two together. My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 years. He has used cocaine recreationally for several years before we met but it was only once every three or four months. We… Continue reading