Chris Brown leaves residential rehab
A spokeswoman for the troubled entertainer said Thursday that Brown "is continuing his rehab program as an outpatient" and working on community service in the Los Angeles area. Brown announced on Oct. 30 that he would seek treatment "to gain focus …
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County Considers Expanding Drug Treatment Programs
Santa Clara County needs more drug rehab housing for convicts slated for release under the state's 2011 prison reform measure. In September, a Superior Court judge told the county it has to expand residential treatment centers to accommodate defendants …
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Chris Brown ordered to 90 days of rehab, random drug testing after getting …
Judge James Brandlin ordered Brown to complete another 90 days of residential rehab and submit to periodic drug testing. RELATED: CHRIS BROWN OUT OF REHAB, CONTINUING ANGER TREATMENT. The judge said Brown must stay in Los Angeles …
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As rehab operators fight to reopen clinics, criminal pasts come to light
For more than a decade, Steven Proshak has been a leader of Circle of Friends Outpatient Services, a suspended Los Angeles rehab center that is seeking to be reinstated. He was convicted of domestic violence in 2011 and has pleaded not guilty in a …
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Rehab Clinics Cut Off for Questionable Billing Still Reaped Federal Funds
Carol Silva was the clinical director at Reseda Substance Abuse Treatment Center for four months ending in 2009. She says she reported that the clinic was falsifying documents to state officials, but the Department of Health Care Services says it has …
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Cycles of Change Announces Nutritional and Wellness Plan
The treatment center, located in Los Angeles, will use this program to continue to meet the needs of its clients. When an individual is working through recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction, it is important to heal the entire individual. Cycles of …
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Josh Brolin Reportedly Going To Rehab For 'Substance Abuse'
Josh Brolin is apparently trying to live up to his promise to quit drinking: The Oscar-nominated actor reportedly checked himself into rehab recently in Northern California for substance abuse, Us Weekly reports. The 45-year-old "Gangster Squad" actor …
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Chris Brown ordered to do 90 days of inpatient rehab
He had been at the rehab for 13 days before he was kicked out. His publicist said at the time the singer would continue his treatment on an outpatient basis. Brown voluntarily checked himself into rehab last month to deal with personal issues after he …
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Chris Brown Out of Rehab, Continuing Treatment as Outpatient
Chris Brown is no longer under inpatient care in rehab. "Chris is continuing his rehab program as an outpatient and is also completing his community service in the Los Angeles area," Brown's rep tells E! News in a statement. "He appreciates all of your …
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Chris Brown exits rehab after about two weeks, will be outpatient
The R&B singer, who entered a rehab facility in Malibu at the end of October, allegedly for anger-management issues, is now out and completing his course of treatment on an outpatient basis, his rep told Pop & Hiss on Thursday. Brown is also completing …
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'20/20' Anchor Elizabeth Vargas In Rehab for Alcohol Abuse
Vargas checked into rehab a couple weeks ago — according to the NY Daily News — and will remain in treatment for a few weeks more. She'll return to "20/20" when she's released from the rehab facility. Vargas released a statement saying she suffers …
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Austin Alcohol Rehab Launches New Video Aimed at Informing Public of Its …
An Austin alcohol rehab center is announcing a new video explaining its services has been launched for Austin and surrounding areas through Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers. Other cities in the Austin area include Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar …
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Pax House Is the Most Effective Rehab in Los Angeles for Drug Addicts
The treatment offered by Pax House is solely and diversely defined on the basis of the problem of the individual. The center efficiently uses its expertise by offering the most effective recovery programs including proper drug detox, and other …
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Question by John D: Are there any congressmen (house or senate) who favor changing the “war on drugs” to something more rational?
Many people believe the “prohibition” approach to marijuana and other “illegal drugs” is not working and will never work. They think it should be replaced with a “regulation” model similar to what is used with alcohol. Evidence: it’s well known that teenagers can obtain “illegal drugs” easier than alcohol or tobacco! That’s how well the current “war on drugs” is working.

Best answer:

Answer by thebigshowernie
Barney Frank is for Decriminalization of Marijuana.

Answer by iamct01
Most people do not know that the majority of the funding comes from the Partnership for a Drug Free America which is funded mainly by the alcohol industry.

Woodside: Drug rehab facility seeks home on Skyline
A proposal now under consideration by the San Mateo County Planning Commission would authorize a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center to replace the Stillheart Institute, a meditation center, at 16350 Skyline Blvd. in unincorporated Woodside.
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Chris Brown Sentenced To 90 Days Rehab & Drug Testing
Chris Brown has been sentenced to 90 days in a rehab facility and periodic drug testing. Chris Brown appeared in court in Los Angeles on Wednesday (20th November) and was ordered to a 90 day residential stint in rehab and periodic drug testing.
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