Christian-Based Teen Challenge Treatment Program Prompts Fight Over State …

Christian-based Teen Challenge treatment program prompts fight over state …

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Teen Challenge becomes the “choice'' of people who have run out of choices. One of its strengths is that it offers a 12-month, residential treatment program for alcohol and drug addiction. Most programs in the state offer much shorter residential programs.
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Is there a Need for more Addiction Groups?

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Now, at least one person says it's time to do something to help young people with drug and alcohol addictions in the province. A caller to VOCM Openline with Bill Rowe wants society to intervene to stop youth from taking that first pill, or injecting …
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Vancouver police mental health team tries to stop the revolving door of arrest …

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We are seeing the client in their own environment so we can see what their family is like and their support system and can help our client understand their illness and help them remember to take their medication,” said Mok. “We can help them with any …
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Inside Vancouver's supervised injection center for drug addicts

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Drug addicts can shoot up legally in Vancouver, B.C., in a clinic-like setting of clean rooms, clean needles and no legal hassle. The program is … There are nurses on site to revive users who stop breathing, and even help them choose the safest vein.
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