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More Lawyers Asking for Help for Alcohol, Drug Abuse

...  Lawyers Asking for Help for Alcohol, Drug Abuse Many clients are self-referred to LAPs and addiction treatment centers, but judges, disciplinary panels and employers refer many others. “More and more we are seeing … The California Bar funds its own lawyer assistance program. “One of the remarkable … Read more on The American Lawyer (registration) Reader Comment: Addiction and Treatment At present, mental health courts, drug courts, treatment centers, and sober living halfway houses are all working toward the goal of educating the addict different ways to participate in life without the use of drugs and alcohol. It is a constant … Read more on Twin Falls Times-News Read ...

Paralyzed No More

Paralyzed No More The premise of the therapy was to take patients who had suffered a “motor complete” SCI, which means the patient is paralyzed from the level of their SCI and below, and combine rigorous physical therapy with electrical stimulation of the spinal cord … Read more on Daily Beast Phoenix clinics tailor programs for Parkinson's patients The Phoenix man studied the images, and with a steady hand, returned the cards face down before selecting two more as he searched for a matching pair. Bass, who has Parkinson's disease, was performing the memory exercise under the guide of his … Read more on Arizona Republic Read more... ...

Joy Burch's Son on Armed Robbery Charges

...  was addressing his drug and alcohol problems, and also planned to study at Canberra Institute of Technology and through a pre-admission university course. Mr Doig told the court the offence had helped to crystallise in his … Read more on The Canberra Times Photo Essay: 10 Hours On A Bus With Newly Released Prisoners Rehabilitation programs are the first to get cut in a budget crisis. I asked if counseling kids … Most of the others were en route to ¾ houses, which are similar to halfway houses, but serve parolees rather than those with drug or alcohol addictions … Read more on Gothamist Read ...

Understanding How the Brain Functions in Addicted Individuals Is Key to Recovery

...  many individuals in our country struggle with an addiction that they can't overcome on their own," said Kim Dennis, MD, CEO and medical director of Timberline Knolls, a residential treatment center for women and adolescent girls struggling with … Read more on EIN News (press release) Drug treatment funding in Maine is falling, but demand is greater than ever In 2010, Maine spent a total of $ 47 million on substance abuse treatment ranging from sober-living situations such as halfway houses, to outpatient counseling, to hospitals or short-term stays in rehabilitation clinics. Last year the amount dropped by … Read more on Kennebec Journal Read ...

Art Therapy as a Career?

Question by TMers: Art therapy as a career? I’m a high school student who is trying to learn about careers I may be interested in in the future. I’m looking into some art related careers. However, I’m having trouble finding information about art therapy. So I’d just like some brief information. What they do, what sort of schooling they have, how long the schooling takes, what sort of demand there is for them, etc. Just the usual stuff. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Best answer: Answer by waswisgirl1From a couple of colleges offering Art Therapy programs and the American Art Therapy Association: Read more... ...

Addictionologist MD

  Addictionologist MD – Addictionologist with 20 years experience treating addiction shares the results she is finding with the Brain Restoration + treatment.   CONNECTS AGAINST CRIME: Heroin Use Rising With recent crackdowns on prescription medicines, making them harder to obtain, most of these kids searching for a stronger high are turning to the cheaper Heroin. … Sam's parents checked him into rehab in Florida, which seemed to work for a while … Read more on KGAN TV Read more... ...

For a Impatient Rehab Center to Help My Daughter.. Pro Bono?

Question by nufarina: for a impatient rehab center to help my daughter.. pro bono? please help my daughter kristy. she is in real, real bad shape. she is 30 years old and she is a very heavy drinker. she has been drinking for over 10 years and she is going to die very soon if she does not get into a in patient rehab. she wants to get help but we cant find a place that will take her. we don’t have any money. it has been a long, long ten years. please, help my kristy, she can not die. please help. thanks, gm (kristys mom). my faith is shakin, please help my daughter. there has just got to be some place that will help, please…… Read more... ...