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Dual Diagnosis Treatment at Substance Abuse Clinic

www.BrightonHospital.org Anxious, self-medicating addict first resisted dual diagnosis treatment. He went to the substance abuse clinic at Brighton Hospital and then learned a great deal from it. Today, he helps others and is pursuing a masters degree. Thebest drug and alcohol addiction help is what Brighton is all about. Brighton Hospital is the second oldest alcohol treatment program in the United States and the first to be licensed in Michigan . A national leader in drug and alcohol treatment and counseling services that began in the early 1950′s. Additionally, we treat addictions to meth, marijuana, pot, crack, heroin, cocaine, speed, oxycontin, coke, prescription pain pills, ecstasy, plus. Our clinics’ rehabilitation treatment programs include: dual diagnosis treatment, teen and young adult, CEO, lawyer and judges recovery, 30-60-90 day recovery programs, and men’s and women’s halfway houses. We have many recovering drug and alcohol testimonials on YouTube. www.brightonhospital.org    Read more...

Joe X works in a small financial consulting firm that was founded by Mom and Pop. Over the past five years, he has gradually worked his way up to become second-in-command; in fact, he has developed so close a relationship with Mom and Pop that even the employees forget he’s not their son. As Mom and Pop have gotten closer to retiring, they have begun to take a backseat in the day-to-day operations of their business and have left it up to Joe to keep the business going.

All heck breaks loose when a trusted secretary calls Mom and tells her that Joe has been sexually harassing her for the past six months. An outside investigation, conducted by yours truly, quickly discovers that these allegations are just the tip of the iceberg. As it turns out, Joe has a serious drug problem and has:    Read more...

Debate rages over severity of child-porn sentences
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On the other hand, some prosecutors and members of Congress, as well as advocates for sexual-abuse victims, oppose any push for more leniency. At a public hearing in February, the Sentencing Commission received a victim's statement lamenting that child …
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Parents share stories of substance abuse at CACY town hall meeting
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The Community Action for Capable Youth panel talks about drug use in Richland County at a Wednesday morning town hall meeting. / DAVE POLCYN/NEWS JOURNAL MANSFIELD — She was the last to speak, but perhaps her message had the biggest impact.
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Rice: Is the problem mental illness, drugs or both?
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Pete Domenici and Gordon Smith: Urge White House to issue final ruling on …
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Every day across the United States, families struggle with mental illness or substance abuse. Often, the difference between being overwhelmed as a family or meeting the challenges head-on and making progress against the illness can be just one factor: …
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Eating Disorder Sufferers Often Turn to Drugs and Alcohol, Require Substance …
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Treating substance abuse has historically been given a higher priority among mental health professionals than treatment for eating disorders. A patient's anorexia or bulimia was often a secondary consideration to be dealt with after her addiction …
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UAE has a low drug abuse relapse rate
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Intervention

Our four minute version of intervention on substance abuse. Thanks for watching! No clue what category to put it in..

Online Resource Links to Substance Use Providers and Services in Colorado
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According to statistics from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, the State of Colorado spends approximately $ 202 million annually on healthcare costs due to problems related to substance use.
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Saint Jude Retreats Announces Tip Sheet To Raise Awareness About Teen Alcohol …
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Saint Jude Retreats announces a new tip sheet to help build awareness of teen alcohol and drug abuse. This tip sheet will help parents or guardians of a teenager indentify a drug or alcohol problem through warning signs and behavior observation.
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Fairfax County’s Teens and Inhalants Do You Know The Facts?

The 2008 Fairfax County Youth Survey found that inhalant use (sniffing or breathing aerosol or other gases to get high) is the second most common drug behavior for 6th and 8th graders. This video identifies some of the most common household items used as inhalants, signs to look for if you suspect inhalant use, as well as some possible solutions. For more information, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov .Please note: Fairfax County is not responsible for the content provided on “related” and “promoted” videos that are accessible from this county’s YouTube channel. All viewers should note that these related videos and comments expressed on them do not reflect the opinions and position of the Fairfax County government or its officers and employees.

Columbus grandmother discusses juvenile substance abuse programs at national …
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