Martin County Support Groups, Updated March 26
Martin County support groups, updated March 26
GriefShare Support Group: A Christian grief support group for those who have lost a loved one to death; meets for 13 consecutive weeks; participants may join any week. Church provides an … Parkway Rehab Center, 800 Central Parkway, Stuart. Donation.
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Serving the poor
They will be used for a thrift store, offices and space for a recovery ministry, said the shelter's director, Steve Roe. When Roe found out one … "We'll start with doing a Christian ministry for addiction recovery," he said. "I'd like to do something …
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Overdoses Mounting in the Mountains
Overdoses mounting in the mountains
Law enforcement and health officials across Western North Carolina increasingly are seeing similar cases, and a recent national study suggests prescription drug abuse has hit the Appalachian mountain region harder than other areas of the country. “It's …
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Jim Kelly avoids cancer surgery, doctors say it is 'treatable and potentially …
Costantino said surgery remains a potential part of the treatment strategy for the cancer that he said is present in Kelly's maxillary sinus and adjacent tissues. ''His cancer returned in a location that requires specialized expertise in the treatment …
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Dr. Oz Details Heroin and Painkiller Addiction, and Simple Haircare Tips
Dr. Oz details heroin and painkiller addiction, and simple haircare tips
Dr. Gupta said there's a huge potential for abuse with such a powerful drug. He said Americans consume 80% of the painkillers on the market, and said there have been numerous deaths from accidental overdoses. Dr. Oz said Zohydro could be a gateway …
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Calvert County forum next week aims to help teens 'pop positivity, not pills'
A community forum next week on prescription drug abuse will emphasize education and prevention, particularly in teenagers, featuring a speaker who overcame an addiction to prescription pills. The fifth Prescription Drug Abuse Community Workshop and …
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Governor Declares War on Opiate Epidemic
Governor declares war on opiate epidemic
Deval Patrick declared a public health emergency Thursday, promising $ 20 million for drug abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery programs; banning the controversial painkiller Zohydro; and clearing the way for police officers to carry …
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Gov. Patrick declares public health emergency in wake of heroin epidemic
Actions aimed at addressing Massachusetts' opioid epidemic announced at press conference Thursday. Gov. Deval Patrick dedicates $ 20 million to enhance substance abuse treatment programs and convenes emergency session of Public Health Council to …
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Pilot Dauphin County Program Helps Prison Inmates Continue Substance Abuse …
Pilot Dauphin County program helps prison inmates continue substance abuse …
A new state pilot program will ensure that Dauphin County prison inmates who need drug and alcohol counseling will continue receiving treatment once they are released from prison. The pilot, which involves Dauphin County and five other counties, will …
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New Manager's Guide on Drugs and Alcohol
Videotel launched the new addition to its suite of programs on the subjects of alcohol and drug abuse, Drugs and Alcohol – A Manager's Guide, which is aimed directly at supporting management ashore and on board. This new program makes managers …
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12-Step Programs Lose Validity, Chapters Capistrano Offers Addiction Recovery …
12-Step Programs Lose Validity, Chapters Capistrano Offers Addiction Recovery …
However, Chapters Capistrano and many other addiction recovery programs have noted that these types of programs may not work for everyone—especially those who are not inclined to following addiction recovery founded on Christian-based concepts. Now, a …
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FormerPresidentJimmyCarter'scalltoaction
… a commitment to justice and mercy, equality of treatment between men and women, and a duty to alleviate suffering. However, some selected scriptures are interpreted, almost exclusively by powerful male leaders within the Christian, Jewish, Muslim …
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