substance abuse

Charges Against Blacksburg Lawyer Joseph Painter Certified to a Grand Jury

Charges against Blacksburg lawyer Joseph Painter certified to a grand jury

Filed under: inpatient drug treatment centers

26, she was in the process of checking herself into LewisGale Medical Center in Salem for substance abuse treatment when Painter showed up. “In my diminished capacity, I left with him,” Oliver said. Oliver said she asked Painter for money so the two …
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Monday's Sports Transactions

Monday's Sports Transactions

Filed under: drug rehab treatment tn

The Associated Press. MLB-Suspended Toronto minor league OF Brian Van Kirk (New Hampshire-EL) 50 games after a second violation for a drug of abuse. … TENNESSEE TITANS-Agreed to terms on a contract with G Chance Warmack. NASHVILLE …
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S. Dakota Indian Foster Care 2: Abuse in Taking Children From Families?

S. Dakota Indian Foster Care 2: Abuse In Taking Children From Families?

Filed under: drug abuse articles

SULLIVAN: Officials say they're dealing with abject poverty and substance abuse, and they have to do what's best for the kids. Rysdon is the department's secretary. ….. Articles and books recite a statistical slate of misery. A highly-reviewed book …
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Treatment for U.S. Opioid Addicts Often Inadequate, Researchers Say

Treatment for U.S. Opioid Addicts Often Inadequate, Researchers Say

Filed under: drug treatment programs in prison

Unlike most of the rest of the developed world, methadone is only available in specialized drug treatment centers in the U.S. They're regulated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and it …
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ICE's Top 10 Anti-Gang Achievements

ICE's top 10 anti-gang achievements

Filed under: drug treatment programs in prison

ICE announced March 1, 2011, the arrests of 678 gang members and associates from 133 different gangs during Project Southern Tempest, an intensive law enforcement operation executed in 168 U.S. cities targeting gangs affiliated with drug trafficking …
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Cory Monteith's Former Acting Coach Says Glee Star Was With Positive, Sober

Cory Monteith's former acting coach says Glee star was with positive, sober

Filed under: free drug and alcohol rehabs

The actor had been forthcoming about his addiction problems and revealed in 2011 that he entered rehab at age 19. Monteith checked himself into a rehab facility in March in an attempt to overcome his substance abuse problems. His girlfriend and Glee …
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