Affluenza Defense Lands Wealthy Teen in Rehab After He Kills 4 People in …
Affluenza Defense Lands Wealthy Teen in Rehab After He Kills 4 People in … He was speeding, with a blood-alcohol level more than three times the legal limit. Couch has admitted to his crime, and in a case that went before a Texas judge, prosecutors sought a 20-year sentence. Instead, Couch was sentenced to 10 years' probation … Read more on Democracy Now FYI: Decriminalization of Cannabis Does Not Mean Weed Will Be Legal in Texas It doesn't mean you won't face incarceration by way of treatment in a rehab, though. And according to Perry's camp, it can also mean more of a financial punishment, by way of fines associated with possession. So you probably won't go to jail … Read more on Houston Press (blog) Read more... ...
Our View: Keep the Grants Coming
... view: Keep the grants coming The funding is part of the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion program, also known as TAD, and is used by counties to establish programs to address non-violent law offenders who are at a higher risk of re-offending. Jefferson County was awarded $ 112 … Read more on hngnews.com Drug Court: A chance to change It provides individuals, male or female, who have been convicted of a felony for a drug- or alcohol-related offense and with a history of substance abuse and dependency, an opportunity to avoid a prison sentence by opting instead for an intensive … Read more on River Towns Read ...
DODD: Going Under the Knife
... Going under the knife The undertaking of running the drug court program is a massive one of human resources and capital. The hours and effort are great. There are no guarantees in the program. Like almost any good rehab program, a 50 percent success rate would be pretty … Read more on Evening News and Tribune Kansas Reporter Loses Fingers and Toes to Deadly Meningitis He spent three weeks in a drug-induced coma, four months in the hospital, nine months in rehab and a year in a wheelchair, enduring painful burn treatments to try to ...
Drug Court Gives Offenders a Second Chance
Drug Court Gives Offenders a Second Chance These participants might be days or weeks out of drug use, including heroin, meth, illegal prescription opiates. Mandatory drug … Their attitude, are they paying restitution to victims, are they active in their recovery and the list goes on and on … Read more on OzarksFirst.com Drug Rehab Phoenix Arizona – http://www.thesundancecenter.com – Sundance has given healing and guidance to individuals from all over the world. Our ...
Rebuilding Detroit's First and Last Neighborhood
... Detroit's first and last neighborhood The lower Cass Corridor, the ragtag neighborhood west of Woodward connecting downtown's central business and entertainment district with Midtown to the north, centers on a square of green that, for some, is known as "Jurassic Park." I'm not really sure … Read more on semichiganstartup Novi judge denies conflict over ties to testing firms The judge's wife is the paid executive director of the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals, a nonprofit organization that receives thousands of dollars annually from the drug- and alcohol-testing companies. … Treatment as option … Read more on Detroit Free Press Read ...
Who Offers Government Grants for Single Working Mothers?
Question by booboobear: Who offers government grants for single working mothers? Most of the websites I’ve visited seem to be scams asking you to purchase their book and information. I believe if there are grants out there, no one should have to pay for this information or to apply. If you know of any legitamit free grant programs for single parents, single mothers, teachers, low income home owners, etc….please let me know. I am a single mother with 2 children solely supporting our household on a full time low income budget. (TSS worker) Paying bills and the mortgage has become unbearable due to the courts terminating the support I use to receive for my daughter. Her father could afford a corrupt lawyer using her support payments, and I had to go bankrupt. I also qualify and am presently receiving food stamps and other low income help from utility companies, school, etc. My other child’s father is in and out of drug rehabs and prison, so getting support from him via ...
SOBERING SITUATION: Drug Use in Montcalm County Spans Generations
SOBERING SITUATION: Drug use in Montcalm County spans generations These drug courts incorporate inpatient and outpatient treatment, Steed added, and work in tandem with agencies such as Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous. For area addicts who want it, help is available. A list of local support groups is … Read more on Greenville Daily News Huffing: A cheap thrill that wrecks lives Huffing in Boise. Draper's parents wanted to help him get clean, so they set him up with inpatient drug treatment at the VA hospital in Boise. … Draper's grandfather was an alcoholic, and addiction runs in the family, says his dad, Delbert Draper … Read more on The Idaho Statesman Read more... ...