IYG: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services aired 3-15-13

IYG: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services aired 3-15-13 – In this ‘It’s Your Government’ segment, ONR reporter Cathy Tatom looks at an agency dedicated to helping some of the state’s most vulnerable citizens–those …

President Ford's son to speak at Burlington substance–abuse benefit

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Betty Ford publicly revealed her own alcoholism and founded the Betty Ford Center in 1982 — acts that opened discussion of substance abuse and addiction. “Up until that point, people didn't talk about it. It was swept under the rug,” said Ron Osborne, …
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New substance abuse program aids high schoolers – Daily Journal

Filed under: substance abuse

“The ALEX program is not only the first and only recovery / educational service of its kind in Missouri and Arkansas for high school students with substance abuse / use issues, it's also the first one in the nation,” she explained. “Each student is met …
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Alcohol, substance abuse by teens topic of community meeting in Dansville

Filed under: substance abuse

CASA of Livingston County is a private, non-profit outpatient clinic which provides substance abuse counseling services to anyone affected by alcohol or substance abuse. As part of its mission, the agency educates the public about substance abuse and …
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Comptroller: State funds misused at Yorktown substance abuse center

Filed under: substance abuse

State auditors found misuse of $ 223,000 in taxpayer funds at area substance abuse centers run by Phoenix House, including an administrative assistant at the Yorktown site accused of taking thousands of dollars and using it to buy alcohol, cigarettes …
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