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STATE: Substance Abuse Bill Would Allow Forced Treatment

STATE: Substance abuse bill would allow forced treatment

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Last year the Michigan Department of Community Health reported that more than 14,000 people checked themselves out of substance abuse treatment centers against staff advice. That's nearly one in every three patients who checked into a clinic.
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Addiction treatment centre opens downtown

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A new opiate-addiction treatment centre called First Step Medical Clinic opened its doors at 490 Dominion Ave. in Midland this week. It will provide assessments and treatment, as well as referrals for detox and rehabilitation, Paula Langdon, nurse …
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Are There Substance Abuse Treatment Centers in Oakmont, Pennsylvania for Prescription Drug Addicts?

Question by clare r: Are there substance abuse treatment centers in Oakmont, Pennsylvania for prescription drug addicts?
A friend of mine is asking for my help because her mom is suffering from a case of prescription drug addiction. I never really thought that people can get addicted to prescription drugs. I really want to help them out.

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What Is the Drug Addiction Treatment Act?

Question by laurafisher72: What is the drug addiction treatment act?

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Answer by The Hump
most signifcantly, it extends the privilege of drug treatment records beyond that of other medical/mental health records. it makes it almost impossible to discover these records unless you have waiver or a court order. as far as privilege is concerned, junkies are the most protected class in th US. people don’t realize this, but even federal/state criminal law treats drug addicts more favorably than others. so, if a judge ever asks you if you are on drugs you should always say yes. if they offer treatment, take it. it will help you avoid jail or at least get you out sooner.

Where Can I Talk With Medical Professional Online About Drug Addiction Treatments?

Question by Amanda C: Where can I talk with medical professional online about drug addiction treatments?
Need help choosing the right treatment for opiate dependancy for a loved one. I have looked into many treatments and don’t know which way to go? They have tryed some treatments in the past and have failed. Is there any thing that can help them get their life back with out extreme pain and suffering?

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Answer by gold dust
try hypnosis

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Professional addiction: The first step is admitting the problem

TV's "Starsky" to Fight Drug Charge in Ky.

TV's "Starsky" to fight drug charge in Ky.

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Bowling Green police charged Glaser with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia on May 10, hours after he read an excerpt of his young adult novel, "Chrystallia and the Source of Light," to students at a middle school. According …
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Editorial: Many to blame for prescription drug abuse

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Musical Draws From Addiction Recovery Work

Musical draws from addiction recovery work

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Gingery's musical, which opens Thursday in the Johnny Carson Theater, is the product of her love for vocal music and theater combined with her professional career as a counselor for substance abuse and addiction treatment. She is the owner of Lincoln's …
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Navy drugrehab school celebrates latest graduates

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The Royal Thai Navy's drug rehab school in Sattahip has graduated its latest class of reformed addicts, sending 120 people arrested for narcotics use back to their families where it's hoped they'll remain clean. Rear Adm. Traikhwan Krairith …
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