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The Effort changes name to WellSpace Health to reflect growth of services
Filed under: substance abuse journal

Founded in 1953, The Effort offered substance abuse treatment in the Sacramento region until it merged with Family Service Agency in 2005, adding counseling, crisis intervention and services for the homeless. “The name change needs to reflect this new …
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NYU's Shedlin publishes study on the health of Colombian refugees in Ecuador
Filed under: substance abuse journal

New York University College of Nursing's Professor Michele Shedlin, PhD, recently published a paper, "Sending-Country Violence and Receiving-Country Discrimination: Effects on the Health of Colombian Refugees in Ecuador," on-line in the Journal of …
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Mindy McCready's mother top choice for children's custody
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Ray Lewis Responds Again to Allegations of Using a Banned Substance
Filed under: substance abuse facts

… confirmed No. 52 has never failed a substance abuse test. … In fact, the hardened vet admitted that these accusations are embarrassing to deal with at this stage of his career, especially prior to what is arguably the biggest game of his life …
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Hedo Turkoglu's Positive PEDs Test Another Case of Athlete Carelessness
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According to Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated, Turkoglu has been suspended by the NBA for 20 games for violating its substance abuse policy. This is what Turkoglu had to say … In Singh's case, the facts speak for themselves. He admitted to using a …
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Woods Houghton: Focus on drugs, not guns
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What is Project VOX? Project VOX, (the Latin word for voice), is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. Our goal is to give a greater voice to people who are alcoholic or drug addicted. By sharing personal recovery stories (without mentioning membership in AA, Al-Anon or other anonymous 12-step programs), VOX members strive to: Give hope to those in need of recovery Erase the stigma and end discrimination surrounding alcoholism and addiction Show the public the “faces of recovery” Request public resources equal to those of other chronic illnesses Members of VOX volunteer their time to help promote public understanding about alcoholism and drug dependence as preventable and treatable diseases. By participating in the following annual activities members of VOX enjoy the company of others in recovery while promoting the message that recovery works: Flint’s Walk for Recovery! Soberfest Family Picnic Sober New Year’s Eve Dance Celebrate Recovery statewide picnic Project VOX History The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) of Michigan is a statewide, nonprofit organization founded in 1973 was established to promote public understanding of alcoholism and drug dependence. In 1999, a 3-year federal grant from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, (CSAT), was awarded to NCADD Michigan to develop and implement Project VOX chapters throughout the state. Currently, there are 13 VOX chapters in Michigan — from Marquette to Battle Creek — with over 300 statewide …    Read more...

Question by I bet ya!: Do you think your MONEY has been wasted on the Stimulus?
This is what “SOME” of your money that will be paid by your GREAT, GREAT Grand children will be paying for.

2050:
Grandpa…..what the HELL am I paying for that your generation did back in 2009    Read more...

Smoking Addiction Smoke Free TV A Nicotine Prevention Video

At CDAT (Christian Drug and Alcohol Treatment), we offer free local substance abuse classes, information on drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs. We provide assistance to those who are experiencing difficulty sorting out what to do about someone at risk of addiction and the consequences. We specialize in information and counseling as it relates to drug and alcohol rehabilitation embodied in both traditional and Christian recovery principles.visit www.christiandrugandalcoholtreatment.com or call us on our toll free number (760) 991-2328

Pupils rally against rape
Filed under: substance abuse classes

It is alleged that a rag soaked in a chemical substance was used to cover her mouth and her nose before she was shoved into the car. She was dropped off near the school and found by a staff member. … and “Real men don't rape, stop rape abuse …
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Front & Center: Getting Florida smart on justice
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A: Our primary focus this year is on behavioral health care, including treatment for substance abuse, mental health and co-occurring disorders. If we can treat inmates and resolve these underlying issues, we stand a better chance of them not committing …
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Dr. Harry Wexler to Begin Blogging for Spectrum Health Systems
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As Spectrum's Senior Research Advisor, Dr. Wexler's first blog will discuss criminal justice reform, while future topics will include innovative rehabilitation efforts especially related to "what works" in prison and community-based substance abuse …
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Prison officials say repeat offenders on the decline
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TALLAHASSEE — Fewer Florida prison inmates are re-offending after their release, Corrections Secretary Mike Crews said Monday. The percentage of inmates who commit another crime within three years … Crews said DOC had put new emphasis on correcting …
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