Posts Tagged ‘drug test’
Children's specialty hospital in New Brunswick finds niche treating drug …
In an interview last month, N.F. cradled her smiling, healthy 3-month-old son, L.A., in her lap as she and her parents described his four-week recovery at Children's Specialized Hospital, where she said she channeled her nervous energy into learning … Read more on NJ.com
Stevie J ordered to rehab after failing drug tests
NEW YORK (AP) – A cast member on VH1's "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" has been ordered to spend 30 days at a drug rehabilitation center after prosecutors said he repeatedly failed cocaine and marijuana tests. The New York Post (http://pge.sx/1zQzvOF ) says … Read more on New Jersey Herald
Punting on politics and sports, changing the drug war: Letters
Decriminalize drugs, provide treatment and real rehabilitation, and openly regulate, sell and tax drugs. Decriminalization will take money away from the cartels and greatly increase stability in countries like Mexico. The economic gain would mean … Read more on NJ.com
Michigan Governor Signs Bill Requiring Drug Testing Of Welfare Recipients
If they are, the applicants or recipients must submit to a drug test. If the test comes back positive, they will be referred to a treatment program, and if they choose not to enter the program, they will lose their welfare benefits. Applicants and … Read more on ThinkProgress
Moffitt researcher has unconventional weapon in war on cancer: math
?Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr. Robert Gatenby wants to use math to adjust treatment plans as a cancer changes. … Patients could one day get personalized models — sort of like their own hurricane track models — that predict how their cancer might react … Read more on Tampabay.com
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A: Our primary goal is to increase to safety of Oklahoma residents, especially those in Canadian County and the surrounding counties by providing relevant, forward thinking, and effective programs and services that reduce violence and addiction driven … Read more on NewsOK.com
Dover's Milestone House planning special Thanksgiving
“Alcohol and drug addiction is the number one problem in America. It affects every family and it's an issue we need to talk about to break the stigma associated with it,” Danicic said. “These are good people with an illness and recovery makes them … Read more on Daily Record
Suit filed against Torrance rehab center in fatal drunk driving case
"If they had caught her drinking and using drugs they could've terminated her employment or at least got her drug and alcohol rehabilitation themselves." Kabateck said the center would conduct drug tests on clients but would not do the same for its … Read more on Los Angeles Times
Austin Alcohol Drug Rehab Benchmark Recovery Center on Top of Industry Trends
Benchmark Recovery Center officers interviewed by Addiction Professional Magazine and discuss the benefits of a 90 day residential program for alcohol and drug addiction. Benchmark Recovery Center provides an extended-care recovery program for adult … Read more on DigitalJournal.com
Lake County veterans find help for drug, alcohol abuse
"At one time, I got up in the middle of the night and started drinking alcohol and watching the Andy Griffith Show," McMiller said. "Today, I get up. I drink plenty of water, not alcohol." "At the end of the road, we do recover," McMiller said. "Help … Read more on Chicago Tribune
Jail not the answer to drug abuse, judge tells Pillars Club
Hillyer recently completed a month of advanced training in mental health, drug addiction and substance abuse at the National Judicial College. He is married and has three children. Hillyer said jail is not the answer for treatment of drugs or substance … Read more on New Philadelphia Times Reporter
Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez confessed to his performance-enhancing drug …
Absent from baseball in 2013, Alex Rodriguez was giving the feds a master class on steroid abuse and drug test evasion. On Tuesday the Daily News revealed that Rodriguez had agreed to cooperate with federal agents investigating the Biogenesis doping … Read more on New York Daily News
Worthy Women Recovery Home Has Goal to Reduce Drug Abuse in La Porte …
worthy-women-progress 5 Unfortunately, there are many women in La Porte County that are in a toxic environment that leads them to drugs, crime, and ultimately, jail. And more times than not, when they leave jail, they tend to return to that environment … Read more on LaPorteCountyLife.com
Juno, GA is Home to New Drug and Alcohol Recovery Helpline for Teenagers
LIGHTNING RELEASES 10/22/14 A teenager in Juno, GA who struggles with substance abuse needs to get help from professional addiction specialists at teen rehabilitation centers as soon as possible. Drugs and alcohol are powerful forces which can … Read more on Ticker Report
Champion of Louisiana Juvenile Justice Award to Marchman
As the focus of drug court is rehabilitation similar to the focus of juvenile court, she also agreed to serve as juvenile judge presiding over delinquency, Child in Need of Care, Families in Need of Services and adoption cases. In 2004, Judge Marchman … Read more on Monroe News Star
Former Atlanta Hawk goes to prison in traffic death
Once he is released from prison, Blaylock will serve the remainder of his 15-year sentence on probation, which includes 1500 hours of community service, drug and alcohol counseling and random drug tests. Blaylock cannot drive while on probation, … Read more on News-Daily.com
Prison Drug Treatment Unit marks a milestone
Christchurch Men's Prison's Drug Treatment Unit (DTU) celebrated the completion of its 50th six month Drug and Alcohol Programme today, with the graduation of a further twelve offenders. In total 451 prisoners have graduated from the DTU's six month … Read more on Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Striker Reveals Drug Abuse
Former Birmingham forward Gary O`Connor yesterday admitted that he wasted over four million pounds of his fortune. Spending the majority on drugs, alcohol and fast cars, The Scottish striker who was at St. Andrew`s for a four year stint between 2007 … Read more on Vitalfootball
Prosecutor seeks arrest of Adrian Peterson for drug use
A prosecutor in Texas is seeking the arrest of Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson after he admitted to smoking a "little weed" Wednesday when submitting to a drug test, according to court records obtained by USA TODAY Sports. The issue relates to … Read more on USA TODAY
Theresa May attacked over claims Tories buried reports into drug abuse
She said: “The countries they visited included Portugal, Uruguay, Netherlands and Denmark which arguably have a more pragmatic response to drug use. “It could make a difference to look at policy overseas that works. There are alternatives worth … Read more on The Independent