Vietnam legislature committee OK's plan for compulsory drug detoxification …
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Drug helps reverse overdoses (at home)
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The Delray Recovery Center Releases "How to Tell a Loved One about Your …
The Delray Recovery Center is a substance abuse rehabilitation facility located in Delray Beach, Florida. Using the latest techniques in addiction treatment, its staff seeks to give clients a holistic treatment program in a comfortable, warm environment. Read more on DigitalJournal.com

New Helpline Focuses on Teen Drug & Alcohol Recovery Information in Delray …
The Troubled Teens Helpline for Delray Beach is bringing hope to local teens and parents searching for youth rehab. LIGHTNING RELEASES (9/22/2014) – Teenage drug and alcohol addiction has been a serious issue among young people in Delray Beach, … Read more on Ticker Report

CIFF: For a documentary about addiction and recovery, Dear Albert is …
As addiction experts have long said, even the most successful “recovery” from alcohol and drug addiction does not mean a sufferer is ever cured. Dear Albert, an often harrowing, heartfelt and occasionally funny look at three men on a journey to … Read more on Calgary Herald (blog)

Recovering alcoholics and drug addicts to take part in sports day in Doncaster …
The day aims to promote abstinence-based recovery from illicit drugs and alcohol, increase access to abstinence-based treatment and help sustain addiction-free recovery. Organisers also hope to reach out to those who are still suffering with addiction … Read more on The Star

Question by Heather S: Someone close to me has a drinking problem. They have tried AA in the past and it did not work.?
What other options are there in CA

Best answer:

Answer by Mickie
You can’t make anyone quit. If AA didn’t work for them it’s because they truly weren’t motivated to quit in the first place. It requires a lot of will power to stop any habit as well as a lot of support. They can get in-patient detox, but if they’re over the age of 18, then they need to willingly do it. Other than that there’s nothing you can force them to do. They have to want to get sober.

In the meantime, you can go to Al-Anon which is for friends/family of alcoholics. Perhaps some therapy. Lastly, to save your own sanity, you may have to cut ties with this person until they can get themselves together.

What do you think? Answer below!

Teenage Addicts in Harlingen Finally Have Access to Addiction Recovery Help
By calling the Harlingen Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline, young people interested in getting help for their addictions can learn more about how a rehab and recovery center can help. Harlingen, TX (PRWEB) January 30, 2014. Admitting to a drug or alcohol … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Addiction recovery with methadone is still recovery
They're also less likely to spread or contract HIV, and experts from the CDC to the Betty Ford Center agree that these programs save lives, improve quality of life, and should be considered equivalent to cold-turkey recovery. So why, asks Maia … Read more on Boing Boing

The Delray Recovery Center Hosts a Workshop on Treating the Addicted Family
The Delray Recovery Center is hosting a workshop presented by Jean Campbell, titled “Changing the Sociometry of the Addicted Family”, and held on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Hyatt Place in Delray Beach, Florida. Share on … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Merengue star Elvis Crespo to enter alcoholism rehab center
San Juan, Jul 13 (EFE).- Puerto Rican merengue star Elvis Crespo will soon check into a rehab center to treat his alcoholism following an incident this week related to his drinking problem. "I admit I have a problem with alcohol and that I have to work …
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The Recovery Place Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center Welcomes New …
Lehmann comes to The Recovery Place with extensive leadership experience, having served as CEO and Executive Director with a number of inpatient and outpatient drug rehab and alcohol treatment facilities. These facilities specialized in providing …
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Palm Partners Treatment Centers Selects TransMedia Group to Educate Public …
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The largest drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in South Florida, Palm Partners Treatment Centers, has retained the publicity services of TransMedia Group. The goal is to educate the public on its …
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The Recovery Place Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center Welcomes New …
The Recovery Place Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center provides individualized and client-centered alcohol and drug addiction treatment with multiple programs to fit the need of individuals struggling with addiction. Located in Ft. Lauderdale …
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Palm Partners Treatment Centers Selects TransMedia Group to Educate Public …
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The largest drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in South Florida, Palm Partners Treatment Centers, has retained the publicity services of TransMedia Group. The goal is to educate the public on its …
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Grants for .5 million announced for victim services, drug and alcohol …
He said the programs receiving the funding include victim services, drug and alcohol treatment, and rehabilitation programs for prisoners about to be released. Berks programs will receive two grants – one for $ 852,572 and a second, for $ 62,379 – to …
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Palm Partners Treatment Centers Selects TransMedia Group to Educate Public …
smaller Text larger. DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The largest drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in South Florida, Palm Partners Treatment Centers, has retained the publicity services of TransMedia Group. … Palm Partners …
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Best Drug Rehabilitation CEO Per Wickstrom Helps Raise Funds for Drug Free …
Per Wickstrom, the CEO of holistic treatment facilities including Best Drug Rehabilitation, recently joined forces with Mack Alive's Partnership for a Drug Free Detroit in honoring four metro Detroiters who have made a significant contribution to their …
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The Problem: Addiction Epidemic in Ocean County and throughout New Jersey …
He has expanded use of drug courts that divert first offenders into treatment programs. And this year's budget has a … In many regions of the state, the only open beds are in 14-day detox programs that are no match for a heroin addiction. "We don't …
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