Drug Rehabs

Monarch Adopts New Drug, Alcohol Policy for Employees, Board Members

Monarch adopts new drug, alcohol policy for employees, board members
But Harris added that if the union supported the measure, a provision calling for treatment and/or rehabilitation would be added to deal with an employee's first-time failure of a drug/alcohol test. Without union support, the … If an employee …
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Portland Hotel Society teaching alcoholics to make booze
The organization already runs several treatment and detox programs for people suffering from mental illness and substance abuse. Mark Townsend, the society's executive director, says those treatment options remain the first choice. However, an …
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Album Review: Gem Club – in Roses

Album Review: Gem Club – In Roses
A combination of heroin, morphine, ketamine, and cocaine coursing through his blood in addition to the virus ended his life when he was just 26 years old. On “Soft Season”, Christopher Barnes imagines the inner life of the young, gay porn actor, the …
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Cancer Patient Becomes First Outside US to Trial New Drug and Is Now in Remission

Cancer patient becomes first outside US to trial new drug and is now in remission
Hopefully me taking part in this trial will help other people.” The drug puts patients into 'deep remission' when there would otherwise be few treatment options available to them. Dr Adam Gibb, clinical research fellow in lymphoma at The Christie, said …
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I Need Help – But Should I Expect Psych or Addiction Screening
Screening Interviews: What goes on in the initial telephone screening and the first face-to-face screening will affect the initial approvals in general and the number of units of services (days in treatment, treatment sessions, etc.) approved. 2 …
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Aqualyx Injections 'Break Down Fat Cells That Pass Through Urine', Claim Makers

Aqualyx injections 'break down fat cells that pass through urine', claim makers
The new treatment, dubbed Aqualyx, claims to be an effective alternative to liposuction – and Sharon Donaldson, 39, from Liverpool, was one of the first women to try it. Sharon paid £1000 to have fat zapping treatment on her face and midriff, before …
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Denyer may sue mag over drug allegations
"Claims that the couple have a drug addiction and that Grant recently lost his Ch 7 contract are both false. "They are currently taking legal advice on what action can be taken against the magazine." The rehab facility at the centre of the reports, The …
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Overcoming Addiction: Former Addict Studying to Become a Counselor

Overcoming Addiction: Former addict studying to become a counselor
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) – A life consumed with finding the next buzz, doing whatever it takes to get her hands on drugs. That is what 28-year-old, Shannon Evans, says her life used to be about. Now, a full time student at Big Sandy Community and …
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Ravens WR Thompson faces drug charges
Newsome is withholding judgment as the legal process unfolds, and he's encouraged by the decision of the three-time Pro Bowl running back and his fiancee, Janay Palmer, to get counseling for their relationship. “I did (watch the video) online, just …
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The Great Hidden Secret: How 'the Anonymous People' Is Changing Recovery

The Great Hidden Secret: How 'The Anonymous People' is Changing Recovery
Williams squirms when he hears someone use the phrase “substance abuse.” It's one of the changes he's made since he started his mission to transform the language around drug addiction and recovery. He said he only uses the phrase “substance use” …
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Votes scheduled for bills aimed at cutting off pipeline from prescription
Sprague's committee did significantly pare back the amount of funding proposed for recovery housing. The original proposal sought $ 185 million for the centers, which house recovering addicts while they receive detoxification treatment. Sprague …
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