The Living Breath Project Launches With Revolutionary Drug–Addiction Treatment
The Living Breath Project ( OTCQB : DMAX), a company dedicated to improving the lives of individuals through its emotional wellness programs, has created the answer to the growing drug addiction cases among Americans: a groundbreaking opiate- and …
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San Francisco Health Plan Hosts Forum on Pain Management and Addiction for …
Through SFHP, members have access to a full spectrum of medical services including preventive care, hospitalization, prescription drugs, family planning, and substance abuse programs. SFHP's mission is to provide superior, affordable health care …
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Ohio Medicaid move hits drug, mental health help – NECN.com
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Rejecting the expansion of health care coverage for more low-income Ohioans will mean the loss of $ 700 million over the next two years for medical care and treatment programs for people with mental illness or substance abuse …
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Stanley: Making her recovery from drug addiction count
So instead of hope, it was a combination of apathy, grief and getting tired of arguing against it that got Michelle to drug court. After eight months in jail she was released into inpatient treatment, support meetings, counseling sessions and work …
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Methadone treatment raises questions about profit motive, patient care
While medication can play an important role, counseling is invaluable when it comes to combating drug addiction, said Randy Croy, the longtime director of Haven Recovery Center, a substance abuse treatment program headquartered in Daytona Beach.
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Faith programs target drug addiction
MANSFIELD — Members of Richland County's faith-based community and area law enforcement agencies are launching a new nonprofit program aimed at helping people get treatment for drug addiction and other life-controlling issues. Sheriff J. Steve …
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Illegal drug free Sri Lanka by 2020
She said drug related issues badly affect the country's economy. The government has to spend a large amount of money for the rehabilitation and treatment of drug addicted people. A majority of the victims of drugs are teenagers. Therefore, the country …
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Thousands of Region's Residents Could Get Drug Treatment with Overhaul
Only 1 cent of every health care dollar in the United States goes toward addiction, and few alcoholics and drug addicts receive treatment. One huge barrier, according to many experts, has been a lack of health insurance. Nationally, the number of …
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Lindsay Lohan grilled on addiction, rehab as the star stops by 'Late Show with …
“Yes, thank you,” Lohan replied, wearing a floral dress with bare arms and her long hair pulled back. “Now, do you have addiction problems?” Letterman continued, still grilling the actress, who's been to residential rehab five times before. “Now you …
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PPACA could overwhelm addiction treatment providers
Only 1 cent of every health care dollar in the United States goes toward addiction, and few alcoholics and drug addicts receive treatment. One huge barrier, according to many experts, has been a lack of health insurance. That barrier is supposed to …
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Northbound Treatment Services Presents Addiction Lecture – PRWeb
Northbound Treatment Services, the popular addiction treatment experts, is presenting a powerful new addiction lecture series by Dr. Kevin McCauley. The lecture, entitled “Is Addiction Really A Disease?” is set to inform attendees of the latest …
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Lehigh County opens new drug and alcohol center
Until now, Lehigh County residents with drug and alcohol addictions had to leave the county to find an in-patient detoxification and rehabilitation center. From July 2010-June 2011, about 900 county residents did just that, according to Tom Muller, the …
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Health care overhaul adds addiction services
Only about 10 percent of the 23 million Americans with alcohol or drug problems now receive treatment, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Shame and … With money for treatment limited, slots in rehabilitation centers and …
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Long Island Drug Addict Swindles Money for "Cancer Treatment"
Drug addiction really pushes people to their limit of their morals. Yesterday, it was revealed that 21-year-old Brittany Ozarowski hustled strangers and her family for six figures, claiming that she needed money to treat bone and brain cancer …
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Hospital Employee Properly Fired For Failure To Disclose Drug Abuse, Third …
Although former drug addicts are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Third Circuit recently held that a hospital legitimately fired a recovering drug addict who lied about his treatment when he was hired. The court's …
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AP-MN–Health Overall-Addiction Treatment-Minnesota,ADVISORY, MN
Just 1 cent of every health care dollar in the U.S. goes toward addiction, and few alcoholics and drug addicts receive treatment. One huge barrier, according to many experts, has been a lack of health insurance for the disorder. But that barrier …
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