Teams to fight drugs in prisons
The aim is to boost efforts of combating drugs of all kinds and types in prisons of the Kingdom, taking into account the protection of inmates of this lethal habit. All prisons … The source denied that drug addiction inside prisons has reached to …
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The reality of shopping addiction
Bulimic shoppers return what they buy. Collector shoppers buy many sets of the same item. Shulman recommends that if you are suffering from these types of addictions, avoid places that may cause shopping temptation. Make a list before going to any …
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Many support groups in the area to help you in various ways.
FRIENDS & FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: Big Stone Gap, Va., Behavioral Health Services, behind Powell Valley High School, hosted by Frontier Health; offers tools, friends and families needs to assist people with addiction move toward recovery; Tuesdays, 6:30 p …
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Local Support groups, May-June 2013
… grief; divorce; sexual abuse; domestic violence; and drug, sexual, food and gambling addictions, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trading Ford Baptist Church worship center, 3600 Long Ferry Road. Information 704-637-7523 or 704-633-5986. • Celiac support group …
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Upper support group praises 'Good Samaritan' bill
But when they do talk to someone, they realize these other people are dealing with the same problems.” Locally, Parent to Parent is organizing a support group for parents of children dealing with drug abuse in South Jersey. The group also holds …
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Intl group calls for decriminalization of drug use worldwide
By Eduardo GarciaMay 18, 2013 9:10am. BOGOTA – The Organization of American States on Friday published a report calling for decriminalization of drug use and for greater coordination between nations in tackling the scourge. "The report presented by the …
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WEST NORFOLK: New service is launched to help alcoholics and drug addicts
She said: “Substance misuse has a significant effect on families and friends of users. “Often if you talk to many families it feels like their whole lives are centred around the drugs. What we aim to offer to families, friends and carers are one to one …
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Pickens County rallies against prescription drug abuse
Maley said it's also about the families, friends and support groups that suffer “every bit as much as the addict.” He said that seven or eight years ago states across the country set up prescription monitoring programs. Every prescription a pharmacy …
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Prescription drug use among teens a crisis in Missoula – Missoulian
Missoula addiction counselor Melody Barnes and the Tamarack Grief Resource Center are developing a support group for family members who have lost loved ones to addiction or accidental overdose. If interested, call Melody Barnes at 721-2070 or …
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Perry Hall Woman Calls Overdose Antidote Expansion Law 'Bittersweet'
She founded the Perry Hall chapter of Grief Recovery After Substance Passing (GRASP), a support group for families struggling with the death of a loved one from opiate overdose. She also started the Daniel Carl Torsch Foundation, … Parents, friends …
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Companies wrestle with addictions
Addictions UK is an organisation established in 2002 by a group of recovering addicts, alcoholics and carers to offer treatment, training and support, including help for employers in dealing with problems arising from staff addiction in the workplace …
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Support groups in East Contra Costa
For cancer patients, families, caregivers and anyone else needing a place to gather for comfort and sharing. Kaleidoscope Center … LifeRing is a faith-based organization of support groups for those who want to overcome alcohol and/or drug addiction.
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Church News week of April 25, 2013
Proceeds from the Fair support mission projects here in Mechanicsville, in Virginia, the United States and throughout the world. Call the church at (804) … Walnut Grove Baptist Church will host weekly support group meetings for parents of addicted …
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Understanding the needs of male sexual assault victims
It is often the unspoken, unrecognized and untreated issue when we are dealing with the problems of addiction, mental health, physical health, relationship issues, domestic violence, anger management, criminal behavior and many other issues that impact …
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Army's youngest family members find support
At Redstone Arsenal, ACS takes an active role with military children through programs like its New Parent Support Program, ChildWise and Exceptional Family Member Program. “Children are an … Her ex-husband was an alcoholic and drug addict. “I've been …
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