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WBEZ: Puerto Rican Drug Addicts Sent to Chicago Likely Victims of Identity Theft

...  Puerto Rican Drug Addicts Sent To Chicago Likely Victims of Identity Theft A story by WBEZ and This American Life in April revealed that heroin abusers from Puerto Rico were being sent to unlicensed drug rehab programs in Chicago. The addicts were promised state-of-the-art treatment, but reporter Adriana Cardona Maguigad … Read more on Chicago Tonight | WTTW How crowded are private prisons in the West? He added that only a small fraction of Arizona's prisoners are enrolled in drug treatment programs, even though a large number suffer substance abuse problems. That means inmates are often no better off when they're released, increasing the likelihood … Read more on High Country News Read ...

Aquatic Rehabilitation Center: Rehabilitation for Revival

Every illness requires expert clinical and psychological support. This support is gained at rehabs which are well equipped with modern technology and have good facilities. These rehabs carry out one on one discussion with their clients and then based on their requirements, likes, social surrounding and economic background chart out treatment programs. These programs are based on their individual preferences and personal characteristics. The recovery programs not only focus on physical health but also deal with psychological problems if any. The rehabs have state of art technology, which is effectively used for benefits of their clients. The psychologists prepare behavioral therapies for reforming the thinking process. By doing this their clients are able to deal with their problems with a new perspective and renewed thinking pattern. Read more... ...

Beyond Diversity: Making Race Real – Part 6

  Beyond Diversity: Making Race Real – Part 6 – Tim Wise discusses issues of race and privilege.   New Canaan's Silver Hill Hospital Opens Outpatient Opioid Addiction Program “Our approach is to combine new drug treatments with time-tested psychiatric practices to provide relief for patients with opioid addiction,” says Dr. Sigurd Ackerman, president and medical director of Silver Hill. Use of pharmacological interventions … Read more on The Daily Voice Read more... ...

Special Report: Heroin on the Border – Epicenter of an Epidemic

...  Report: heroin on the border – Epicenter of an Epidemic “It's easy to distribute heroin to California, Texas and Colorado from Tucson,” Shirazi said. “Smugglers bring it to the largest … The Haven is one of many in-patient drug treatment programs in Tucson, but Executive Director Margaret Higgins said it … Read more on TriValley Central VGLS Q4 2014 Shareholder Update Letter Separately, we have completed our Phase I clinical trial conducted at the Cancer Therapy & Research Center at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. This involves patients with solid tumors and examines the safety and efficacy … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release) Read ...

Rochester's Health Care Revolution

...  health care revolution This approach, called "vertical integration," brings a wide range of physician practices, ambulatory care facilities, mental health and drug treatment programs, home care services, and even senior housing under one corporate umbrella. …. In 2012, the … Read more on Rochester City Newspaper Fulton council approves spending for sewer upgrades Changes to a grant the Fulton Police Department utilized has caused 52 percent of the salary funding for a drug-task officer to be cut. The Department of Public Safety awarded the grant to Fulton Police for the officer who was responsible for 15-18 … Read more on Fulton ...

Virtual Tour of Hope Ministries

  Virtual Tour of Hope Ministries – This is a 9-minute virtual tour of Hope Ministries’ various ministry centers located in Des Moines, IA. Hosted by Chief Development Officer David Burrier, th…   Hendersonville man gets 25 years for killing wife She died six days later at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A jury reached its … He added that Cundiff's potential for rehabilitation was low considering his lengthy criminal history that included convictions for drug possession, DUI and battery … Read more on The Tennessean Read more... ...

Despite Legislation, Kentucky Heroin Overdose Deaths Continue to – Business

...  legislation, Kentucky heroin overdose deaths continue to – Business … The governor, attorney general and leaders from both parties pushed for a bill that would strengthen penalties for heroin traffickers while increasing state spending on drug treatment programs. But the bill died at midnight on the legislature's final … Read more on State Journal Dunes East Hampton founder Joe McKinsey recalls his path to sobriety Joe McKinsey, founder of The Dunes East Hampton addiction treatment center, recalls Jan. 4, 1984, as his sobriety date. On New Year's weekend 1984, … Before they left Las Vegas, the executive had one final suggestion: Call room service for a … Read more on Newsday Read ...