Cory Monteith's Death Shows Rehab Alone Won't Cure Addiction
Of everyone in the United States with an addiction problem, only 5 percent get professional help, said Dr. Westley Clark, who directs the substance abuse treatment center at the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This is …
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What We Know About Cory Monteith's History of Addiction
Monteith found love with his 'Glee' co-star Lea Michele, who said she will stand by him through his treatment. …Told if he didn't get clean, the relative would press charges, Monteith moved away to live with a family friend. He stopped using drugs, he …
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Will the Great US Penal Reform Tip the Balance for Addicts?
Such alternative programs would ideally feature addiction treatment, as 60 percent of the nation's inmate population has substance abuse problems, according to a California Mental Health Planning Council study of re-alignment. Those numbers likely …
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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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Strike promised by union workers at La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center.
Licensed vocational nurses, rehabilitation counselors and other healthcare workers filed a strike notice June 14 against Telecare La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center, 6060 Paramount Blvd., contending the company has not negotiated in good faith.
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NY will streamline mental health system
"I think this is really bold," added Harvey Rosenthal, executive director of the state Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services and one of the letter's signatories. He noted that Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration appears to be trying to …
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Why bipolar sufferer Jocelyn Duncan is having the last laugh
“Then one day I met someone who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and when they described their symptoms I thought, 'that's me',” she recalls. The former businesswoman went back to her doctor and was referred to a psychiatrist who finally told …
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How to recognize bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Editor's note: This is the first in a two-part series on bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This week will look at how these mental health disorders are diagnosed and the second part will look at treatments. Two of the more severe mental disorders …
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Musical explores highs, lows of bipolar disorder
“One in five people either deals with being bipolar or knows someone who is bipolar,” she added. “So it's a huge issue in our time. I'm very thankful that we're speaking about these issues now. 'Next to Normal' deals with these issues in a beautiful way.
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Malibu , California – based Adolescent Drug Rehab Treatment Center , Paradigm …
Melissa specializes in the dual diagnosis of trauma and addiction, as well as Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. As a therapist for Paradigm Malibu, Melissa focuses on her model for non-violent communicative drug treatment for teens. She …
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Addiction rehab center to open
Local drug addiction and mental health counseling company L&P Services does offer some Suboxone treatment also, though not as its main treatment method, said CEO Chuck Larrick. "We serve over 400 clients with substance abuse issues and we only …
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Coral Gables, Florida Area Welcomes Recovery Associates, Providing Services …
Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. WEST PALM BEACH, FL (PRWEB) July 05, 2013. Recovery Associates is …
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South Florida Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Into Action Treatment Hosts Alumni …
Into Action Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center will host a friendly alumni and client softball game. The game will be held at John Prince Park located in Lake Worth, Florida. The game will be a fun time for both clients and alumni, as the Into Action …
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Florida House Experience Embraces New Video Production to Show How …
Using simple, high-impact graphics and impeccable dramatic timing, the online video production efficiently makes the case for outstanding treatment centers. Organizations like the Florida House Experience are making great strides to limit the harmful …
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Florida Drug Rehab Recognizes PTSD Awareness Day
Destination Hope, a nationally recognized substance abuse and mental health treatment facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is shining the light on post-traumatic stress disorder in honor of National PTSD Awareness Day. Recognized annually on June 27th …
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