Arson fire nearly torched van at drug rehab center in Port St. Lucie
Monday, March 3 2014, 01:56 PM EST. Arson fire nearly torched van at drug rehab center in Port St. Lucie. PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Port Saint Lucie police are investigating an arson fire that nearly burned a van at Passages Addiction Rehab Center of … Read more on WPEC

New Study Links Marijuana to Two Deaths–Suncoast Rehab Center Cites …
But two of those states, Colorado and Washington, have legalized marijuana for recreational use—a move that Florida drug treatment center Suncoast Rehabilitation Center says not only opens the door to drug abuse and addiction, but could also lead to … Read more on PR Newswire (press release)

The passion of Mel Gibson
Eight years after Mel Gibson's anti-Semitic rant during a drunk-driving arrest, Hollywood is debating the rehabilitation of an Oscar winner who was once one of the industry's most bankable stars. The heated discussion was sparked by a March 12 opinion … Read more on Winnipeg Free Press

Lindsay Lohan's Sober Coach Fired? Why Bad Ratings For OWN Reality Series …
"It's hard to imagine that any addiction treatment professional would think going on a reality show right after rehab is a good idea," Dr. Washton, executive director and co-founder of Compass Health Group in New York City, explained. "Lindsay has not … Read more on Hollywood Take

Chris Brown ordered to stay in rehab another two months
Los Angeles (CNN) — The good news for Chris Brown is a luxury rehab center in Malibu is better than the men's central jail in Los Angeles. The bad news is a Los Angeles judge ordered Brown to stay another two months in the anger management and drug … Read more on CNN International

Karrueche Tran Dumps Chris Brown While in Rehab; Rihanna Says Brown is …
While news of Rihanna visiting Brown in rehab broke, this wasn't the reason why the pair broke it off. According to TMZ, Tran lost it when she discovered inappropriate text messages in Brown's phone-texts to and from other girls. It was the last straw … Read more on Fashion Times

Report: Cleveland Browns QB Brian Hoyer (torn ACL) ahead of schedule in rehab
Report: Cleveland Browns QB Brian Hoyer (torn ACL) ahead of schedule in rehab. Cleveland Browns. By Josh Sanchez. Brian Hoyer got off to a promising start with the Browns in 2013 before a torn. Brian Hoyer got off to a promising start in 2013 before a … Read more on SI.com

Jail staffing, appeal of rehab center OK on supes' agenda
22 to approve a conditional use permit to convert a meditation center in the unincorporated woods above Woodside to a non-medical rehabilitation center for clients with drug- and alcohol-addiction problems. The Stillpath Recovery Center would be … Read more on The Almanac Online

Maryland Heights residents fight proposed rehab center
"The residents have spoken, and I represent the residents and yes we do want them not to build that psychiatric center for drug and alcohol rehabilitation at that location," State Representative Mary Nichols said. Rep. Nichols is working with them to … Read more on KSDK

The Phoenix Recovery Center Opens a New Outpatient Drug and Alcohol …
The Phoenix Recovery Center' new counseling center, located at 11762 South State St, Ste: 360, Draper, Utah 84020, will host an open house on March 28, 2014 from 9 am to 5 pm. The new Draper facility is The Phoenix Recovery Center's second location in … Read more on Insurance News Net (press release)

Miami Heat's Greg Oden battles his way back into the NBA
The 26-year-old center's comeback was completed when he dunked in Miami's game against Washington on Jan. 15, his first … But that was not the end of Oden or his NBA career — at least not until facing personal demons in addition to the physical and … Read more on MiamiHerald.com

Question by Caren: Would it be a good business to set up a center where obese people can stay and lose weight?
There must not be any of those. I’m watching a show called my life over 600 pounds,, and these people go through surgery,, (the learning channel at night)
it would be better if at least they could go to a center that limits food and requires individual excersise.
before the surgery,,, they are at home, with family giving them fattening food.

there must not be any such centers anywhere in the states
but yet, there are centers for drug rehab that you can stay for months at a time.
one lady had that surgery and stayed 3 months in a hospital (why not have centers)?
why not put them in a center for 3 months to teach them how to eat right and lose weight?
just like a drug rehab place,,, makes sense

Best answer:

Answer by Trish
What do you mean, “there must not be any such centers”? Sure there are. They may not be very successful at keeping people thin for very long after they leave, but they exist, and some are very profitable. However, to go to them, people generally have to be financially well-off, because most insurance explicitly excludes weight loss treatment.

If you base your idea of what the market is like on “reality” TV shows, then you are not ready to own a business.

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Meet & Greet set to discuss plans for drug rehab center
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Residential Drug Rehab To Land In Woodland
Despite heavy neighborhood opposition, a residential rehab and treatment center for professional women who are suffering from prescription drug addiction has received the green light. The four-bedroom facility, proposed off Trull Road near the Swiss … Read more on The Mountain Jackpot

New Adolescent Helpline in Tomball Aids Teens in Finding Substance Abuse …
The helpline is dedicated to helping young adults overcome substance abuse by providing accurate information about local drug and alcohol rehab centers and their treatment programs. Teenage addicts and their parents are encouraged to call the helpline … Read more on Ticker Report

Church of Scientology drug rehab facility opposed
ABLE runs the controversial substance abuse treatment program Narconon that has been associated with deaths in the US and Europe with some governments forcing the closure of its centres. ABLE is planning to open new centres in NSW and Victoria. Read more on Sydney Morning Herald

SoberFreedom.com Launches Pivotal Service for Individuals and Families …
The perception that treatment for drug and alcohol addiction should be conducted in the same community in which the addict lives exacerbates the problems people experience when living in underserved communities. The reality is … While certain regions … Read more on DigitalJournal.com