Focus of Probation Shifts From Punishment to Rehabilitation for Non-Violent …
Focus of probation shifts from punishment to rehabilitation for non-violent …
Brudos went through all the state-funded options for those struggling with addiction — he did an Intensive Outpatient Program, a Court Residential Treatment Center (CRTC) and finally a Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Program (SAFP), which is the … Read more on Midland Reporter-Telegram
Lawsuit challenged Coordinated Health's facility fees
He had the same outpatient treatment procedure performed previously by another podiatrist at a cost of less than $ 150 for the visit and injection, according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit lays out a similar scenario for McFadden, whose out-of-pocket costs … Read more on Allentown Morning Call
Forum Focuses on Dangers of Underage Drinking
Forum focuses on dangers of underage drinking
“Alcohol is the second major problem on Cape Cod,” said Grundman, noting that heroin and opioid abuse is the number one issue facing the region. Teens who use alcohol increase their risk of addiction by 90 percent, she said. “This is an issue we need … Read more on Cape Cod Times (subscription)
How to help your child say 'no' to drugs, alcohol
With prescription drugs, marijuana and alcohol readily available, substance abuse is a growing problem among Arizona's youth. Parents should educate themselves as to what drugs are available so they are aware of what the children are exposed to, Moak … Read more on Arizona Daily Star
Khloé Kardashian Credits Kourtney for Helping Turn Her Life Around After Their …
Khloé Kardashian Credits Kourtney For Helping Turn Her Life Around After Their …
For someone as highly connected as she was at such a young age, we can imagine it wasn't too difficult to get mixed up in the Hollywood party scene. Fortunately, her oldest, "level-headed" sister Kourtney Kardashian stepped in to help her change her … Read more on PerezHilton.com
Could This Drug Cure Alcoholism?
All the effort getting people into detox and abstinence, Sinclair says, is counterproductive—and it might make some people worse. He published his initial findings, but … Pills could help alcoholics give up, reduce drinking. The Journal of American … Read more on Daily Beast
Khloe Kardashian and Caltiyn Jenner Feuding Over Lamar Odom; Khloe Admits …
Khloe Kardashian and Caltiyn Jenner feuding over Lamar Odom; Khloe admits …
Khloe Kardashian and Caitlyn Jenner are at it again–and, this time, the stakes are higher than they've ever been. The pair are reportedly at odds regarding Khloe's ailing husband Lamar Odom, and Caitlyn's alleged refusal to offer Odom any help or moral … Read more on Starcasm.net
Heroin overdose deaths casting dark shadow on Lowcountry
… cc.charlestoncounty.org. Charleston Center offers an array of substance abuse services in Charleston County, including opioid treatment. … To stay competitive, dealers are constantly refining heroin to offer the best high, Murphy said. Users … Read more on Charleston Post Courier
War Photographer Accused of Making Passes at Four Women Faces Harsher …
War photographer accused of making passes at four women faces harsher …
Suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder, alcoholism and chronic back pain from a particularly hard helicopter landing, the Washington Times reported that Allmon, 39, was sent to Minot Air Base in 2012. He was stationed at the North Dakota base … Read more on Daily Mail
NY Yankees Rumors: Zack Greinke, Daniel Murphy, Ben Zobrist, Jeff Samardzija …
… spoke publically about his struggles with alcoholism, sitting in with Robin Roberts for an interview on "Good Morning America." It was the first interview since Sabathia completed rehab and he said that he was "tired of hiding" when he entered … Read more on Sports World Report
Douglas County Public Record
Douglas County public record
Donald Keith Thompson, 40, Minong, third offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, guilty plea, one year of probation, 60 days jail, absolute sobriety, random urinalysis, chemical dependency evaluation, 30-month driver's license revocation … Read more on Superior Telegram
Issue 3 foes warn legalizing marijuana would endanger children
issue-3-marijuana-foes-sarah-denny-jim-joyner. Dr. Sarah Denny, a pediatric physician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, and Jim Joyner, a chemical dependency counselor from Cleveland, warn that if Ohio voters pass Issue 3 and legalize use … Read more on cleveland.com
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Lawsuits Say Pain Doc Wrote Deadly Prescriptions
Lawsuits say pain doc wrote deadly prescriptions
Hedrick also faces criminal charges in Delaware County related to how he dispensed narcotics to patients at his pain clinics, Inquest Health System, doing business as the Centers for Pain Relief. His medical license, which officially expired Saturday … Read more on Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Decriminalize drugs but say no to Issue 3 and marijuana promotion: Nozomi …
Many pot users have rightly noted the disparity between the way that alcohol and marijuana are treated. But decriminalizing marijuana does not require us to promote it. Ending drug-related violence and incarceration will improve our society, but … Read more on cleveland.com