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Ronnie Nolan a motivational speaker describes “Coming Clean” . Discussing substance abuse in the workplace.

IowaWorks seeks support from county for skill-level tests
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Information on the ACT's National Career Readiness Certificate website, www.act.org/products/workforce-act-national-career-readiness-certificate/ describes the tests and program further: NCRC is a portable credential that demonstrates achievement and a …
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Brooklyn judge who lives in Yorktown Heights pleads guilty to DWI
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After his guilty plea on Tuesday, Landicino was sentenced in Albany County Court to a one-year conditional discharge if he successfully completes substance abuse treatment, pays a $ 500 fine, has an ignition interlock device installed on his vehicle …
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Q&A: School District Provides Answers on Random Drug Testing Program
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A: Substance Awareness Counselors/Coordinators (SAC) are currently providing ongoing individual and group counseling services regarding substance abuse issues to the students of Lacey Township High School. Students are also receiving counseling support …
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Circuit Court sentencings
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Leslie Neil Decker, 60, 96 S. 28th t., Battle Creek, pleaded no contest to 4th degree criminal sexual conduct: 210 days with credit for 43 days, 60 months probation, must successfully complete substance abuse and sex offender treatment programs, $ 973 …
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Final HIPAA Amendments Expand HIPAA Net: Business Associates Now …
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The definition of a BA still excludes those entities that disclose PHI for treatment purposes and to plan sponsors in limited circumstances. Also, there is no … provider that does not conduct electronic transactions per HIPAA) does not have to comply …
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Tomblin takes recommendations from substance abuse council
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The recommendations presented by the council include: maintaining existing successful substance abuse programs, continuing efforts to develop community-based after-treatment recovery supports, encouraging ongoing efforts of substance abuse …
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Las Vegas councilman says Assemblyman Brooks should still be on city payroll …
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"The city is treating his situation as a personnel matter, so in keeping with standard practice the city will reserve further comment at this time while the facts surrounding his case are thoroughly reviewed," Riggleman said. Riggleman added that …
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Binder celebrates 30 years in changing, vibrant Havasu
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“In those (early) days there wasn't much in the way of drugs,” Binder said. But with the growth of the city, comes alcohol and substance abuse problems. “We must have gone 20 years without a murder,” Binder said of his early days in the city. Binder …
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Volunteers count homeless for annual survey
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“Unemployment, substance abuse, mental illness and/or other disabilities, and family breakup (including breakup caused by domestic violence) continue to be some of the major causes of homelessness reported each year,” said Nate Marti of the county's …
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Integrated Treatment for Dual Disorders

Substance abuse in persons with severe mental illness (dual disorders) is a common problem for many consumers that contributes to a worse course of illness. Recent advances have shown that treatment is most effective when it integrates both mental health and substance abuse services into a cohesive package that is delivered in a manner informed by the consumer’s motivation to change and his or her level of involvement in the treatment system. This presentation will briefly highlight the problem of dual disorders, and then describe the fundamental ingredients of integrated treatment. Special emphasis will be placed on the stages of treatment. This webcast provides a learning aid for clinicians to match their interventions to consumers’ individual motivations to work on their substance abuse or mental health problems. References Mueser, KT, Noordsy, DL, Drake, RE, & Fox, L. (2003). Integrated treatment for dual disorders: A guide to effective practice. New York: Guilford Press. Doyle Pita, D., & Spaniol, L. (2002). A comprehensive guide for integrated treatment of people with co-Occuring disorders. Boston:Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.    Read more...

HOOKED: Realities of drug addiction; Addicts struggle to find help …
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ELYRIA — Rehabilitation services for addicts are hard to get amid the skyrocketing problem of opioid drug abuse in Lorain County. No local detoxification program is available, and those in need often face long waits. Dr. Stephen Evans, the Lorain …
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Innovative drug courts need help
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It's unfortunate that earlier this year, the governor vetoed a promising bill that would have saved the state money by diverting nonviolent offenders out of state prisons and into community-based substance-abuse treatment and education programs. More …
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