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How to Make New Year's Resolutions Stick
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The hospital provides psychiatric and substance abuse treatment for children and adults. Harbor Oaks Hospital also offers Narcotics Anonymous meetings at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday and 7 p.m. each Sunday. Psychologists and clinicians at the Center for …
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New Georgia DUI Laws Take Effect
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That he or she has completed a clinical evaluation and enrolled in a substance abuse treatment program approved by the Department of Human Services or is enrolled in a drug court program; 3. That he or she has installed an ignition interlock device in …
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Teen addicts sought for program
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"It's an intensive outpatient active addiction treatment program for youth," CKCHC addictions counsellor Cynthia Perritt told The Chatham Daily News. The 16-week program comprises of an adolescent social activity group, … "We will be providing them …
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Orphanages and Group Homes in the US Industry Market Research Report from …
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This industry includes foster homes, group homes, halfway homes, orphanages and boot camps. The industry does not include substance abuse facilities, retirement homes, correctional institutions or temporary shelters. While the industry …
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Sexual orientation therapy ban halted
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The law would subject psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals to discipline by their licensing boards for providing minors therapy to change their sexual orientation. The state and many professional groups say the therapy is …
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No Ifs, Ands or Buts
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That's because even the biggest malcontents maintained an iota of professional pride and common sense. Then, along came Titus Young. 22. Buccaneers (6-9): Doug Martin's 67-yard touchdown vs. Raiders, Week 9. Martin showed …. Adderall is an addictive …
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Free Nicotine Replacement During Rehab Helps Patients Quit
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AVENTURA, Florida — Providing patients in residential substance abuse rehabilitation programs access to free-of-charge nicotine replacement therapy enhances smoking reduction and cessation, new research shows. Dr. Stephanie Peglow. "Smoking cessation …
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Guest Opinion: Time is now for a national conversation about mental health
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Mental Health First Aid is an education program to help the public identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders. … In Florida for example, we rank 50th in per capita spending on mental health services …
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Editorial: Florida needs to take lead in mental health services to avoid its …
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B Is for Balance
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Students who are overburdened by demanding class schedules, homework assignments, and after school commitments are very often struggling with substance abuse, chronic depression, and anxiety. And many of … And if achieving straight As is causing …
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Peter King: Crennel, Quinn open up on Chiefs' inspired win with heavy hearts
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A second positive test means a year ban with no pay. Other recreational drugs: Every player is tested annually between April and August. If a player tests negative, that's his only test of the year. If he tests positive, he enters the substance-abuse …
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Maine police make spotty use of crisis training
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10 Things to Know for Tuesday
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… 10 WIN PARDONS. NC governor absolves nine blacks and one white wrongly convicted in the 1971 firebombing of a grocery store. 8. WHY GREEN DAY IS TOURING AGAIN. Billie Jo Armstrong says his substance abuse problems are under control. 9.
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Opioid risks downplayed in studies
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Another important journal study, which the manufacturer of OxyContin reprinted 10,000 times, indicated that in a trial of arthritis patients, only a handful showed withdrawal symptoms. Those reassuring claims, which became part of a scientific …
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New campaign warns sailors of bath salt dangers
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Medical opinion: The American Journal of Medicine, in its September 2012 issue, called bath salt abuse “a serious international public health concern because of the severity of its physical and behavioral toxicities.” An article in the February 2012 …
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What to Expect in Drug & Alcohol Treatment

Learn more about the Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment’s eight treatment centers through Illinois. Gateway’s substance abuse treatment centers are located in Aurora, Chicago, Lake Villa, Springfield, Carbondale, Caseyville, Belleville Illinois. Gateway outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment programs are not one-size fits all, but unique treatment plans that give an individual the highest chance for a successful outcome. With insurance acceptance and a track record of success, Gateway Foundation helps thousands of individual’s successfully complete treatment each year, and find the hope they need to live again. Hope is just a phone call away. Call our 24-hour helpline at 877-505-HOPE(4673) or visit www.RecoverGateway.org for more information about our free and confidential consultation.

The year that was for 2012
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