Health Matters for week of March 10: WiFi presentation, bone-marrow drive
The free program, led by social worker Kathy Higginbotham, is for men recently diagnosed with prostate, bladder, testicular, penile or renal cancers to learn more about treatment options. The group provides a comfortable setting among peers for … Read more on The Providence Journal

Gansler tours the Shore
At Banning's, his campaign fed a free lunch to local leaders, many of them Democrats. The tour is part of a series the attorney general is conducting across the state to … He agreed the medical marijuana laws in Maryland make it almost impossible to … Read more on My Eastern Shore

Man gets probation in stabbing of great-grandfather
He said Endsley had no prior criminal record, was young, and suffered mental illness aggravated by drug and alcohol use. Originally, Endsley pleaded not … Gibbons said Endsley must seek treatment in three areas recommended by the psychological … Read more on The Record-Courier

Weekend Police Blotter: Monday, March 10, 2014
Deputies determined Kreilein's blood alcohol content was .15 percent. He declined medical treatment at the scene. Police charged Kreilein with operating while intoxicated and booked him into the Dubois County Security Center. The Ford had over $ 5,000 … Read more on Dubois County Free Press

Learn New Methods to Treat Breast Cancer
This free program will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., Pavilion A, New Lenox. Register to attend at www.silvercross.org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325). A sponsored … Read more on Patch.com

This Week in Photography: An Upskirt Ban, Getty's Big Giveaway, and a Fighter …
But is it really so traumatic? Ballen is at play all the time and startling audiences in confusion and double-takes is part of the program. Asylum of the Birds … Mardi Gras kicked off this week, bringing alcohol, confetti and brass instruments to the … Read more on Wired

For some, lack of sleep isn't from clocks moving forward
Drinking alcohol or consuming caffeine after noontime can also contribute to sleeplessness. For those who have … When Sutton native Jeannine Harding, a graduate of the nursing program at Quinsigamond Community College, first realized she was feeling … Read more on Worcester Telegram

Janesville police pleased with no-serve list, so far
Unruly drinkers often are committed to detox treatment, but it takes time—sometimes hours—until a doctor can give clearance for the detox commitment. Officers wait with the patient until that happens. “We kind of have … It only asks licensed … Read more on Janesville Gazette

What Happened To One Marine Who Fought In Fallujah When He Came Home
Wold's addiction to OxyContin became so obvious the Marines placed him in the Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Program for intensive inpatient therapy. When he failed to successfully complete the program, he was put in the medical hold unit of the … Read more on Business Insider Australia

Health Briefs for Jan. 8, 2014
Caregivers Support: The Ingalls Center for Outpatient Rehabilitation hosts a monthly caregivers support group to help caregivers connect with others, share ideas, problem solve and receive support to get through the rough times. The free program meets … Read more on SouthtownStar

Treatment groups step up to fill the gap as ADDS is shutting down
Horizon Health Services manages 17 outpatient treatment sites in Erie, Niagara and Genesee counties for mental health and chemical dependency treatment, along with Horizon Village, a 50-bed inpatient facility in Niagara County, and a new 25-bed … Read more on Buffalo News

Healthy Talk
The 10 essential health benefits needed to pass the federal mandate are: outpatient treatment, hospitalization, mental health and substance abuse treatment, prescription drugs, preventive care and disease management, emergency services, rehab, lab … Read more on Jamestown Post Journal

Gloucester Goings On
Now meeting on Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at St. John's Episcopal Church, 48 Middle St. “Learn to Cope” is a peer led support group for anyone struggling with a loved one's addiction. Call 508-801-3247 or visit …. GED help. Wellspring House Education … Read more on Gloucester Daily Times

TO YOUR HEALTH: Oct. 23
It is a free program that teaches cancer patients hands-on cosmetic techniques to help them cope with appearance-related side effects from chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. Wig care, scarf and … Alcoholism is truly a family disease. No matter … Read more on Wicked Local

High-end alcohol rehab center back before Camden officials
CAMDEN, Maine — Nearly five months after being declared dead, a proposed high-end, private residential alcohol treatment clinic is back before the town. Fox Hill Real Estate, LLC filed a request Thursday with Camden for an amendment to the town's …
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16 California Drug And Alcohol Rehab Centers Suspended After Abuse And …
Following tips from the media and public, investigators from the state Department of Health Care Services raided 22 drug and alcohol rehab facilities in California, prompting them to suspend 16 of the treatment centers on July 18. (Photo : Flickr, West …
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Narconon Freedom Center Michigan Gets New Drug Rehab Website
Narconon Freedom Center has a new website for their holistic alcohol and drug rehabilitation center that can be found at http://www.narcononmichiganfreedomcenter.com. The new site provides information for those looking for the unique drug-free program …
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Former Stillwater Police officer enters drug rehab facility
A former Stillwater Police sergeant is in rehab at a Colorado drug treatment facility after being accused of stealing prescription painkillers from the department's prescription drug disposal vault. Thomas Robert McConaghy, 42, is charged with larceny …
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Neighbors split on drug rehab clinic
A new drug-rehabilitation facility is set to open next month, despite an objection from at least one neighboring resident. SelfRefind will open Aug. 7 at 1338 Colegate Drive with 100 openings for patients. Those 100 initial patients will be cared for …
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Narconon Freedom Center Michigan Gets New Drug Rehab Website
Narconon Freedom Center has a new website for their holistic alcohol and drug rehabilitation center that can be found at http://www.narcononmichiganfreedomcenter.com. The new site provides information for those looking for the unique drug-free program …
Read more on PR Web (press release)