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A Clash Over Scientology as Vote Looms on a Proposed Church-Backed Drug

...  clash over Scientology as vote looms on a proposed church-backed drug … A protest over a proposed Church of Scientology-backed drug rehab center near Camp David has blown up into an intense proxy battle in the bitter culture war over the religion. As a key Frederick County Council vote looms Tuesday, opponents of Narconon … Read more on Washington Post Demand is high, but addiction treatment business falls short BEVERLY — When it comes to the heroin epidemic, nobody disputes the notion that there is an overwhelming demand for treatment. But if the demand is so great, why ...

Some Drug Offenders Being Offered Rehab Over Jail

...  Offered Rehab Over Jail Federal and local law enforcement are teaming up with drug treatment professionals for the new program, unveiled Tuesday in Dunbar. It offers a second chance for low-level drug offenders to get addiction treatment instead of jail time. As drug … Read more on WCHS-TV8 Editorial: Hernando deserved better in drug treatment case Hernando County government poorly served the public with its continued bumbling of a Spring Hill drug treatment facility affiliated with the Church of Scientology. The five-year ordeal ended last week with a nearly $ 2 million settlement to Narconon … Read more on Tampabay.com Read ...

Champion Center Will Provide Treatment for Emergency and Military Personnel

Champion Center will provide treatment for emergency and military personnel Although it's not slated for completion until June 2014, residents of the south Lompoc neighborhood can finally see the finished product of the 18-month remodel: the Champion Center, a voluntary addiction treatment facility with a focus on first … Read more on Santa Maria Sun News briefs from around Kentucky at 1:58 am EDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The family of a Marine who killed himself after a tour of duty in Iraq will be allowed to proceed with a lawsuit against the federal government over his treatment by two Veterans Affairs facilities in Kentucky. The U.S. 6th … Read more on SFGate Read more... ...

What Is…?

Question by Pit Bull Owned!: what is…? What is Scienctology (sp.. sorry) I just recently heard that term used for a type of religion, I was courious to know if anyone new what it was or what it is about… thanks Best answer: Answer by F-Answering-Q!Hi , here are a few details Scientology is a system of beliefs, teachings and rituals, originally established as a secular philosophy in 1952 by science-fiction author L. Ron Hubbard, then recharacterized by him in 1953 as an “applied religious philosophy.” Read more... ...

The Narconon Lesson: It's Never Too Late

...  Narconon Lesson: It's Never Too Late Although Hubbard had earlier founded the controversial Church of Scientology, Narconon insists that it is an independent, secular program which “provides legitimate drug education and rehabilitation,” even though Scientology donations have and continue … Read more on City Watch His House Addiction Treatment Center Holds Quarterly Networking Luncheon in … The quarterly luncheon has been organized to strengthen the community of rehabilitation specialist in Southern California through networking and orientating students which some of ...

Narconon of Georgia Surrenders License, Avoids Prosecution

...  of Georgia surrenders license, avoids prosecution By Christian Boone. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A controversial Norcross drug treatment facility with ties to the Church of Scientology will avoid any potential criminal charges after surrendering its license to the state. But the investigation … Read more on Atlanta Journal Constitution NFL roundup: Cassel to start at QB for Vikings Christian Ponder attempted to practice with what was revealed Friday as a fractured rib. He was on the practice field for … Smith is in an unspecified treatment center getting help stemming from last week's arrest for suspicion of DUI. –New York … ...

Is the Church of Scientology Legally Allowed to Tell a Member With Glaringly Obvious Mental Illness to Not..?

...  by zaaa zaaa: Is the church of scientology legally allowed to tell a member with glaringly obvious mental illness to not..? seek treatment? I don’t mean just the normal type of mental illness like depression/anxiety but really serious stuff like bipolar or schizophrenia. If a member obviously has it wouldn’t it be illegal for the church to tell them not to seek treatment? Best answer: Answer by AndrewNo more illegal than it is for the Christian church to keep exploiting their mentally ill members ie all ...