Greek drug addicts get high in the consumption room
A member of a medical team holds equipment provided to people who will shoot hard drugs in the consumption room, a room where addicts can shoot up under supervision, on Nov. 25 in Athens. One month ago Okana, a Greek organization funded by the …
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Among prescription painkillers, drug abusers prefer oxycodone
A nationwide survey of opioid drug abusers in rehab indicates that because of the high it produces, the prescription painkiller oxycodone is the most popular drug of choice. Hydrocodone, also prescribed to treat pain, is next in line. In all, some 75 …
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With moratorium on opiate addiction drug, city invites broader discussion on …
Some city councilors want that time to review the city's regulations on drug addiction treatment facilities and, if needed, pass new rules regarding buprenorphine treatment. Under state law, the moratorium could be extended an additional 180 days if …
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Rob Ford's Mother And Sister Speak Out About Alcohol, Counselling
“Robbie is not a drug addict,” she said. “I know because I'm a former addict.” Diane went on to say she believes her son needs to get a driver and a device in his car to prevent him from driving when he's drunk. She also said she believes her son …
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Rob Ford's Denial Not Convincing To Addiction Experts
On Friday, Ford's closest ally, brother Doug, continued to staunchly defend his sibling. The city councillor told a Toronto radio station that "Rob (should) seek a little bit of counselling," go on vacation for a week or two, and lose 50 or 60 pounds …
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10 years in jail for burglar who assaulted woman
He said Smith has been sent for drug counselling at a number of facilities over the years, but by his own admissions had manipulated the system on each occasion. ìHe couldnít take the rules so he bent them, he broke them,î he said. ìHe has been doing …
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Drug and alcohol center seeks help to avoid cutbacks
Yet the drug and alcohol treatment center in Gastonia, where he lives with nine other men who share similar histories, is giving him real reason to hope. “It's like a brotherhood,” said Gary, who asked that his last name not be used. “I take it one day …
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Neighbors to speak against Modesto treatment center's move
MODESTO — The City Council is expected to consider an appeal tonight from four people who want to stop a residential drug and alcohol treatment center from moving in near their west Modesto neighborhood. The city's Board of Zoning Adjustment granted …
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Reformed drug addict returns to Phillipsburg to sing praises of recovery program
Freedom House, a long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment center in Glen Gardner, helps chronic addicts who are at a high risk of relapsing without 24-hour support, said Galindo King, the facility's clinical director. Residents must work their …
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Modesto council denies request to block treatment center
MODESTO — The City Council denied Tuesday night the request of several residents that it stop a residential drug and alcohol treatment center from moving into their west Modesto neighborhood. The city's Board of Zoning Adjustment granted Nirvana Drug …
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Neighbors to speak against Modesto treatment center's move
MODESTO — The City Council is expected to consider an appeal tonight from four people who want to stop a residential drug and alcohol treatment center from moving in near their west Modesto neighborhood. The city's Board of Zoning Adjustment granted …
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New England Drug Rehab Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
Fifteen years ago, the founders of Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center had a clear vision: develop a comprehensive and individualized addiction treatment program that was evidence based and included innovative treatment modalities …
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Gingerbread House

Image by The Brain Toad
The Adobe is a drug recovery home in Benicia who put a huge Christmas light display every year, assembled by all the members of the house.

This is my first year that I got to take pictures of it, but I forgot my monopod, so shots are somewhat blurry

Drug Recovery Group Reaches Out to Homeless
BRANSON, Mo. — A rehabilitation group in Branson , Missouri needs volunteers to help them reach out to the area's homeless. The Church Army Branson, a drug recovery program in Taney Co., will coordinate Point in Time Count (PITC) for the Department of …
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Alpine City Council to discuss drug recovery home in city
Alpine's city council is scheduled to address the controversial proposal for the Alpine Recovery Lodge, a group home planned for 1018 E. Oakhill Drive, at its meeting tonight. This will be the third time the proposed group home has come up at a city …
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