Moving Forward
Moving forward
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During a recent tour of a facility to be established as a rehabilitation centre for female substance abusers in Dash Valley in the parish of St. George, Minister Inniss stressed the need to place mental health issues more firmly on the front burner and …
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Which new state and federal laws will affect your family?
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Dyer County Drug Coalition Seeking New Coordinator
Dyer County drug coalition seeking new coordinator
Filed under: drug abuse prevention
As the Prevention Alliance of Dyersburg and Dyer County (PADD) seeks to prevent illegal drug abuse in the community, the organization is looking to fill the position of coalition coordinator to lead in the fight. The coordinator's job description …
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Anti-drug program returning to Volusia schools
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During the last six years, 440,000 students across the nation — including some in Volusia schools — were exposed to the drug abuse prevention program through the firm's partnership with the National Guard. Funding for that joint venture expired in …
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California Welcomes 876 New Laws With the New Year
California Welcomes 876 New Laws With the New Year
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AB 439 declares intent to amend the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) to “continue to protect patient privacy” while encouraging the “appropriate exchange of health care information between providers, plans, and other business …
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The sheep herd factor and ganja
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This is illustrated by Dr Manley West and Dr Albert Lockhart, the originators of Canasol, Asmasol and Cantimol for the treatment of glaucoma and asthma. It must, however, be emphasised, according to Dr Lockhart, "in our … use of ganja would be akin …
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Uniquely Human | the Science of Gender 'the True Me': A Quest for Acceptance
Uniquely Human | The Science of Gender 'The true me': A quest for acceptance
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Ken Zucker, head of the Gender Identity Service at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, said roughly 80% of the hundreds of children he has treated have eventually returned to their birth gender. He has argued that parents should make …
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Degrassi: Las Vegas: Watch an Exclusive Sneak Peek From the One-Hour …
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E-Update From the Desk of Governor Scott Walker
E-update From the Desk of Governor Scott Walker
Filed under: drug abuse treatment facility winnebago wi
The Department operates four mental health facilities throughout the state: Mendota Mental Health Institute, Winnebago Mental Health Institute, Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center, and the Wisconsin Resource Center. Together, DHS and local community …
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Recovering Alcoholic – Anna – Nova Counseling Services – Anna, a recovering alcoholic, shares her story of addiction and recovery, including time spent at Nova Counseling Services in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Nova provides alcohol and drug addiction treatment services, including a residential program, counseling, a halfway house and aftercare. Visit www.NovaOshkosh.com for more information.
Drug Deaths in County Have Been Rising but Nearly Tripled in 2012
Drug deaths in county have been rising but nearly tripled in 2012
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Evans and Thomas Stauber, CEO and president of Lorain County Alcohol Drug Abuse Services, said in addition to increased regulation, there needs to be more drug treatment. Stauber has been trying for months to get a federal waiver to allow expansion of …
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Coffins paraded to protest DTES drug treatment centre funding cuts
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