Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights (02/08/2013)

Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights (02/08/2013)

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Releasing low-risk people has freed up resources to provide the best supervision and treatment for prisoners who pose a greater risk, including substance abuse treatment, vocational education GED classes, behavioral programs, drug courts and mental …
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23rd Annual Worldwide Weekend of Prayer for the Addicted

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Not only is substance abuse America's number one health problem, the devastation of alcoholism and other drug addiction has impacted families and communities worldwide. Substance abuse has been directly linked to violence and sexual immorality and is …
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Dallas Morning News Charities' 27th campaign raises .1 million to help needy

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Food, shelter, medical, psychiatric and psychological treatment, and substance abuse counseling for the homeless. The Bridge — $ 82,546.35. Emergency shelter and meals, health and behavioral … Meals; dental, medical and mental health care …
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Women with Mental Health, Addiction or Substance Abuse Issues Need

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A woman recovering from substance abuse may need new doctors, especially if her existing physicians contributed to her issues by prescribing potentially addictive drugs. All women, regardless of background should find doctors that will prescribe …
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