Alternative Peer Group

Published March 20, 2013

Alternative Peer Group – Lifeway International, Teen and Family Services, Hope For Today Counseling Services, Palmer Drug Abuse Program and Cornerstone Recovery worked together to co…

VA Expands Recovery Options

Filed under: drug abuse recovery

The recovery center is a 10,000-square-foot addition to the back of the main medical center and includes 14 beds, where veterans can stay for up to six weeks as they get treated for substance abuse and dependence problems. The White River Junction VA …
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The Road to Recovery: Drug Court takes a new direction with treatment over …

Filed under: drug abuse recovery

In keeping with a state-wide trend of establishing specialty courts, Rockdale's Adult Drug Court is aiming to keep offenders with drug abuse and addiction problems out of prison by providing structure and support to lead to rehabilitation. Since …
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Make mental health political issue: McDonald

Filed under: drug abuse recovery

Al McDonald said he paused when asked to speak at “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Forum: Creating Healthy, Resilient and Inclusive Communities” because the issues were “a little out of my element.” Stepping out of his comfort zone, McDonald … NISA …
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