drug abuse prevention

A Decade After Rilya, Florida Has Reformed Child Welfare — but Enough?

A decade after Rilya, Florida has reformed child welfare — but enough?

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Her mother was a homeless drug addict, and the Miami four-year-old was taken into state care before she was two months old. The caseworker entrusted with her care hadn't visited for a year, while … Wilkins also redesigned the state Child Abuse …
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County Health Officer Warns About Bath Salts

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Red Ribbon Week: GBC Students Oppose Substance Abuse

Red Ribbon Week: GBC students oppose substance abuse

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ELKO — College campuses nationwide have a reputation for alcohol abuse. Great Basin College students this week are taking a stance against that. National Substance Abuse Prevention Month continues this week with Red Ribbon Week at Great Basin …
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Hundreds walk away from drugs

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Walker Christine Weidemann said she hoped passersby would see the procession and get involved in drug abuse prevention efforts, because she's seen what happens when someone heads down that path. “There's never a happy ending with drugs,” …
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How Much $(Avg) Does a Month Cost for Inpatient Treatment for Alcohol/drug Dependency Programs?

Question by duppypog: How much $ (avg) does a month cost for inpatient treatment for alcohol/drug dependency programs?
I have finally made the long overdue decision to seek help for my addiction. Thus far, I’ve officially inquired about only 1 facility, after checking my insurance, they said it didn’t cover much and pretty much said good luck. I know that my insurance covers up to 7,800 for IP chemical dependency, is that not a lot to work with? I don’t need super fancy, but would like to find one w/ a good reputation that is also somewhat aesthetically pleasing. Are there any organizations that are able to point me in the right direction of prospective treatment centers that best suite my needs, financially and mentally. Due to the severity, AA meetings and/or OP treatment would not be enough initally. I need a complete change of environment and lifestyle. Also, I know that I’ve got other psychological issues to deal with and just quitting won’t be enough, but am aware that it is forefront. Do they even have concurrent programs of that nature? Help, I need a treatment center match-maker!
Thanks everyone. I like the idea of going out of the country but that may be a bit unrealistic for myself. I can’t afford that and I doubt that’s part of the out of network provision. My insurance is through an airline so ya never, but I doubt it.
I will have to google Narconon b/c I have no idea what that is. I’m going to check out the intervention sight and ironically that’s what made me think of a treatment matchmaker. I really thought that admitting this shameful, embarrassing defect would be the toughest part, but I was wrong. I just cannot bare the thought of asking my recently retired parents to spend such a significant amount of money for something that is not even guaranteed. Also, they say those closest usually know and I believe they do to a certain degree but I’ve gone to extraordinary length to hide this. My parents would be so embarrassed and ashamed of me, so I would rather not get them involved.

Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Agency Hosts Walkathon

Regional substance abuse prevention agency hosts walkathon

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SERAC is a non-profit organization that assists prevention efforts in 20 towns in southeastern Connecticut and aims to reduce substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. For information about the organizations or the walkathon, contact the office at …
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Abuse prevention fair marks National Awareness Month

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Keystone Celebrates 100th Drug-Free Baby; Family Treatment Center Planned for

Keystone celebrates 100th drug-free baby; family treatment center planned for

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Nikki Haley and members of her cabinet stopped in Rock Hill Tuesday to help Keystone Substance Abuse Services celebrate a milestone: the 100th baby born drug-free because of the group's help. More specifically, with the help of Keystone's inpatient …
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Schumer Legislation To Crack Down on Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic

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Concerns Raised About Growing Link Between Prescription Drug Abuse and Suicide

Concerns raised about growing link between prescription drug abuse and suicide

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The issue is exacerbated because of broad cuts to substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. Already fewer than 6 percent of New Hampshire residents in need of substance abuse treatment can get it, the second-lowest rate in the country, she …
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Drug pickup event scheduled

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