How to find drug and alcohol abuse treatment in NJ
New Jersey currently has about 825 licensed facilities for substance abuse along with several free outlets for information and assistance if you or a loved one is suffering from addiction to drugs or alcohol. While there is a shortage of residential … Read more on NJ.com

Ocean State addresses high drug, alcohol addiction rates
Rhode Island has recently found itself at the top of some undesirable lists — the state came in third in alcohol poisoning deaths and first in illicit drug use, according to findings from the Centers for Disease Control. Topping both lists has … Read more on The Brown Daily Herald

Innovatively Treating Residents with Alcohol and Drug Addictions
Baby boomers have comprised a unique generation in our nation's history and in American life. They were the first wave of births after the end of the Second World War, and witnessed the transformative decade of the 1960s, disco and rollerblades of the … Read more on Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog (blog)

A man with a past now a top official at Midlands drug treatment center
Jeremy Martin was once addicted to drugs. Now, he is a top official at one of the largest drug rehabilitation centers in Lexington and Richland counties. The story of his success to those who know him is what they say nothing short of amazing. KIM KIM … Read more on The State

2 more women join suit against Bill Cosby
Traitz was either 18 or 19 at the time, she said; she did not recall exactly. But she was fresh out of high school and new to the city, she said. Cosby offered her a ride home but on the way, told her he'd like to swing by the beach with her in his … Read more on KEYT

Illinois pulls wards from Sadie Waterford Manor residential center
State child welfare officials have removed all juvenile state wards from a troubled south suburban residential treatment center after Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart angrily complained that girls were frequently running away, then being sexually assaulted … Read more on Chicago Tribune

US survey: Rhode Island tops nation in marijuana, drug use
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A government study says Rhode Islanders use marijuana and illicit drugs at the highest rates in the United States. The Providence Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1tJHZs5 ) that the National Survey on Drug Use and Health says 14 … Read more on WLNE-TV (ABC6)

Conquering the drug problem
I believe in a more holistic approach to care for individuals who are addicted to drugs. We need to give people a stable foundation in which they can take charge of their recovery. Temporary housing and treatment resources are two things that can help … Read more on Sidney Daily News (subscription)

RI outlines plan to deal with drug overdose epidemic
State leaders and people in recovery gather at a forum at Rhode Island College to look for solutions to the state's drug overdose epidemic. State leaders and people in recovery gather at a … She became addicted to prescription pain medication after … Read more on Turn to 10

The Warm Hand-Off
Often they don't have the resources to arrange the next steps for these patients, and therein lies a missing link for addicts who seek medical help for one reason or another but don't get into treatment for the addiction that probably played a role in … Read more on Rhode Island Public Radio

Duck Race charities help Estes Valley recovery
Whether you want to help a firefighter, provide art lessons to the next Picasso, nurture theatrical talent, lend a helping hand to someone struggling with addiction, bring generations together through mentoring, or ensure community medical needs are … Read more on Estes Park Trail-Gazette

Short-lived freedom for 'Waterkloof Two'
Johannesburg – Golden Miles Bhudu, president of the Corrections and Civil Rights Movement speaks with eNCA about what exactly 'special treatment' entails. eNCA … "Two of the "Waterkloof Four" allegedly responsible for smuggling alcohol and having a … Read more on eNCA

Rhode Island makes lifesaving overdose drug easily available
… back a decade, Rich says, when researchers Michelle McKenzie, of Miriam, and Traci C. Green, of Rhode Island Hospital, launched PONI — Preventing Overdose and Naloxone Intervention — a pilot effort to train people at needle-exchange sites, drug … Read more on The Providence Journal

State shouldn't limit the number of licenses
This happens all the time, be it with taxicabs, alcohol licenses, casinos, or, most recently, medical marijuana treatment centers. Massachusetts' 2012 medical marijuana law allows just 35 such dispensaries in the state (after a year, the government has … Read more on Boston Globe

Scripps Research Study Finds Drug Effective In Curbing Cravings For Alcohol
Frequent heavy drinking takes a major toll on one's health and wellbeing. KPBS Health Reporter Kenny Goldberg says there are different opinions on the best way to break dependence on alcohol. But new research indicates a drug long used to treat … Read more on KPBS

Experts: Alcoholism not one-size-fits-all disease
“The two most recent episodes of the ongoing saga of the mayor in Toronto and our congressman show these problems are truly equal-opportunity,” said Kevin Lewis, president and CEO of SalusCare in Lee County, which offers substance abuse treatment … Read more on The News-Press

Can Congressman Trey Radel Survive A Drug Bust?
Sullivan, a member of Congress for seven years at the time, took a leave of absence in May 2009 to check himself into the Betty Ford Center in California for alcohol addiction treatment. He returned in July and sailed to re-election in 2010 but lost … Read more on Rhode Island Public Radio

Question by Jessica MMM: my son VOLUNTARILY admitted himself into rehab 3 years ago, does this exclude him from posessing a foid card?
he was 16 at the time, it was not court ordered and the firearms owner act is poorly worded they do not define “mental health facility” as a rehabilitation center and on the application says it’s a felony to falsely admit info. so what im wondering is since he was self mandated, received no physiciatric care while staying, and also was never banned by a professional that he is not able to obtain a FOID card. so does this mean he’s still eligible because he loves hunting and is looking toward getting a rifle.

Best answer:

Answer by screamyourheartout
i don’t think it makes any difference whether it was voluntary or not. he still went to rehab

if i were you, i would check with someone. there should be a contact number or something like that on the foid application form, or online if you google it. ring them and ask if that counts as a mental health facility

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West View Nursing and Rehab Center wins quality care award
West View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is the winner of the 2013 Rhode Island Health Care Association (RIHCA) Quality Award. RIHCA developed the award program three years ago to recognize skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities that show a … Read more on Warwick Beacon