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New Report Shows Recidivism Rate Continues to Decline
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The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) today released the 2012 Outcome Evaluation Report, the third in a series of annual reports tracking the recidivism rates of adult offenders released from state prison. … The report …
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Lockup suspended in shaken-baby case
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Those conditions require Rainey to complete a substance abuse evaluation, have no contact with his two children and complete anger management counseling. Carpenter also ordered him to begin obtaining his GED and find employment within 60 days.
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James W. Strawn: Prescription drug abuse is killing us
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The Highland Health Center, the detoxification and substance abuse seven-day recovery program of Highland Hospital, has seen a steady increase in patient days and number of admissions. This six-bed unit for adults treated 496 patients in the past 12 …
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Can't Pin Kid's Substance Abuse on Mom's Smoking
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Smoking during pregnancy may not cause substance use and abuse in offspring after all, researchers reported. Several studies have shown results … or other drug-related problem. The researchers conducted three Cox regression analyses on each group.
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Friends of Youth: Reigniting Spirit, Passion and Possibility

Friends of Youth is a non-profit organization based in Redmond, Washington. Their goal is to touch and change the lives of youth and young adults throughout the Puget Sound. Offering residential services, therapeutic foster care, homeless services, street outreach, emergency shelters, transitional living, parenting resources, healthy start, substance abuse resources, and many other programs. SUPPORT Friends of Youth by making a donation. ____ www.friendsofyouth.org _____(www.ideasunfold.com)

WellSpring Resources Serves Returning Veterans
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Community contributions to support this training totaled $ 1,000 – and will support the treatment of veterans experiencing mental illness, substance abuse problems or homelessness. The training process helps counselors to understand military language, …
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District court published Wednesday, October 17, 2012.
Filed under: substance abuse evaluation

Operating while under the influence — Cole G. Sonius, 20, Nora Springs, deferred judgment, one year probation, $ 1,250 civil penalty, follow recommendations from substance abuse evaluation, complete course for drinking drivers. Methamphetamine …
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DUI Sentences
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The listings include the offender's name, age, residence and charges. First offenders undergo a 14-hour alcohol abuse rehabilitation program, a substance abuse evaluation and a one-year license suspension with the ability to operate a vehicle if …
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Romney Loves Teachers: What Teacher Evaluations and Tests Really Mean for …
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Or the number of students who have lost parents or loved ones due to gang violence, substance abuse, or the labyrinth that is our failing criminal justice system. Or the number of my students who didn't eat dinner last night. "Let's evaluate how many …
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Teen Drug Abuse – Prescription Drugs and K-2

Dr. Joseph Lee, Hazelden’s medical director and adolescent psychiatrist, speaks with KARE 11 News about the new trends of teen drug abuse. One study claims 1 in 5 teens have used prescription drugs to get high in the past year. Many teens are also getting legally high by using K-2 incense, which is laced with synthetic cannabis. For more information on substance abuse addiction treatment for adolescents and young adults, visit www.hazelden.org or call 800-257-7810.

Prevent substance abuse in older Americans
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Juveniles held in detention centers more likely to suffer mental health …
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The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We always try to look for positive outcomes," Ostrander said. "I see a lot of …
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.6M grant helps Maine combat underage drinking
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Maine's Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services says the state will get $ 891,000 a year for three years. The goal is to reduce alcohol use among 12- to 20-year-olds, and cut down on prescription drug abuse and marijuana use among 12- to …
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