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WEEK on the WEB: DTE, Consumers Launch Boot Camp to Train Veterans

WEEK ON THE WEB: DTE, Consumers launch boot camp to train veterans

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Doctors' Hospital of Michigan in Pontiac has opened the first phase of a new 10-bed inpatient substance abuse unit. The substance abuse program combines treatment for addiction and treatment for psychiatric disorders. • A123 Systems Inc., the bankrupt, …
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Should Marijuana Be Made Legal?

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How Will I Find Rehab Centers in Eliot, Maine Where I Can Learn More About Dual Disorder?

Question by adreanna zz: How will I find rehab centers in Eliot, Maine where I can learn more about dual disorder?
Our teacher asked us to discuss topics and issues about drug addiction and treatment. The topic given to me is dual disorder. As much as possible, he wants us to interview medical professionals about the topic. He said that this will greatly help us to prevent drug use in the future.

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Answer by ADREANNA P
Dual disorder in indeed a very interesting topic to discuss. Through the help of the sites linked on the lower portion of this message, you’ll get the information pertinent to your assignment. Enjoy your research and may your class benefit from it.

Five Potential Addictions We Sometimes Overlook

Five Potential Addictions We Sometimes Overlook

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David Sack, M.D., is board certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine. He is CEO of Elements Behavioral Health, a network of addiction treatment programs that includes Promises Treatment Centers, The Ranch outside Nashville, …
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First Alcohol and Drug Court hearings

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Justice Minister Judith Collins has marked the first hearings at the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Court pilot sitting in Auckland and Waitakere District Courts today. Ms Collins says it is extremely pleasing the pilot Court is now up and …
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Does Anyone Know of Any Longer Term Christian Post Rehab Programs?

Question by Starkles: Does anyone know of any longer term Christian post rehab programs?
My son has been in drug rehab for 38 days and we are looking for a chrisitian program where he can go to continue working his sobriety that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Answer by Ellen
Drug addiction is an equal opportunity killer. Find a good rehab and don’t worry if it is “christian” or not. He wasn’t living by religious rules before and sobriety is the only thing that he needs now. I know…I have been in recovery for over 15 yrs and am Jewish.

RI Gov to Mark Opening of State's First High School for Students Struggling

RI gov to mark opening of state's first high school for students struggling

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After a year in treatment programs in Montana and Minnesota, he came home sober but behind on his school work — and facing the threat of relapse. Now he is one of four students enrolled at the Anchor Learning Academy, a specialized "recovery" high …
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New report details drug abuse at Elements Music Festival in Edmonton

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Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs)?

Question by Hellen: Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs)?
a. Al-Anon and Alateen
b. Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs)
c. American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
d. clergy, religious educators, and church administrators
e. Employee Assistance Professionals (EAPs)
f. State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Authority
g. regular health care provider such as a family physician
h. counselor