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Alternative Alcoholism Treatment in the News

Saint Jude Retreats' Business Development Director Attends NYC EAPA …
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Saint Jude Retreats is a non-profit organization that offers an alternative program to rehab and treatment that helps individuals change and overcome alcohol and drug abuse and other addictions. The Saint Jude Retreats helps individuals find the power …
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Low-income drug addicts struggle to get treated
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"Substance abuse and mental health are issues affecting the whole community, and prevention benefits everybody," said Josephine Ford, administrator at the Columbus Day Reporting Center, an alternative program for addicts on probation. "We wanted to …
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Humboldt County asks for state funds to expand jail
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Drug program admissions drop
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Although the number of admissions to alcohol and drug abuse programs increased statewide between 2011 and 2012, they dropped in Hawaii County, according to data released Tuesday by the state Department of Health. It’s unknown whether the decrease from 1,068 admissions in 2011 to 981 admissions in 2012 is because of a decrease in substance abuse problems or a decrease in available treatment slots …
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State releases report on drug treatment services
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The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) has released its 10-year report on alcohol and drug treatment services from 2003 through 2012. The data will help DOH direct resources to areas of greatest need.
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CTC kicks off Red Ribbon Week activities
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Central Texas College sought to educate students, staff and the public about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse Monday, as it kicked off National Red Ribbon Week.
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MILLSTONE: Alliance to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse seeks input
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MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is cooperating with the Monmouth County Office of Addiction Services to complete a community assessment to determine future plans for addressing the issue of alcohol and drug use.
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Alcohol Abuse Among Young People in the News

Global stats show rise in strokes in younger people
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An editorial accompanying the paper says that a rise in the prevalence of diabetes, unhealthy cholesterol levels, obesity, cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse and the use of illicit drugs may explain the findings for increased stroke among young people …
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Forgiveness: An Often Forgotten Act
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Sadly, the present generation of medical students and young doctors themselves are grappling with so many personal issues. Alcohol and drug abuse is so common among them and, ironically, these very people are supposed to help patients achieve …
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Shout It Proud: "I'm a Girl!"
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