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Is there a viable alternative to the current prison system?

Question by Glenn M: Is there a viable alternative to the current prison system?
I live in England. My question has two elemnts.

As far as I can figure, prison is traditionally supposed to be punitive. If you are not prepared to live by widely accepted social standards as… Continue reading

Britain’s ‘alternative social service’

Britain’s ‘alternative social service’
Legendary 1960’s charity Release is Britain’s only specialist provider of legal advice to drug users. But can it survive in the age of spending cuts and “big society”? Release , one of Britain’s most iconic charities, associated indelibly with 1960’s counter-culture and the hippy underground, and… Continue reading

I told on my friend who brought weed to school. Now he is leaving to go to a Alternative learning center.?

Question by Silence in black and white: I told on my friend who brought weed to school. Now he is leaving to go to a Alternative learning center.?
Should i feel bad for doing it or should i be glad that i could have helped prevent future drug abuse?… Continue reading

Is there a good alternative to drinking?

Question by Jackie UK: Is there a good alternative to drinking?
I want to give up alcohol but I will have to replace it with something else or I will just keep relapsing. What is an equally satisfying but more healthy addiction I could replace it with? (apart from… Continue reading

Alternative Treatment International, Inc. in Clearwater, Florida, Receives Joint Commission Accreditation

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) June 1, 2007

Alternative Treatment International, Inc., in Clearwater, Florida, announces receipt of National Accreditation by the Joint Commission for its innovative, non-12-step, residential treatment program for substance abuse and psycho-emotional disorders.

According to Dr. Alan Meyers, “At A.T.I., our philosophy is to examine all… Continue reading

Alternative Pain Relief In Acupuncture

Alternative Pain Relief In Acupuncture

The ancient Chinese alternative healing method called Acupuncture is now a popular and widely accepted alternative pain relief method in the United States. An estimated 15 million Americans have tried this “unconventional” therapy. It is offered in many chronic pain clinics and is covered by… Continue reading