Former Judge, Spectrum Official Honored for Substance Abuse Work

Published May 20, 2013

Former judge, Spectrum official honored for substance abuse work

Filed under: drug abuse help treatment programs

Retired judge Ben Joseph said Monday that back when he was on the bench, he was tired of the same defendants coming into court month after month with new theft and other charges as they repeatedly stole to support their drug habits. … 2008, he got in …
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Lincoln County Celebrates “National Drug Court Month”

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At any given time, approximately 40 persons are enrolled as participants in the Drug and HOPE Court Programs, which provide intensive comprehensive drug treatment, supervision, and accountability. These programs are often called problem-solving courts …
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Luxury drug-rehab center in Umatilla to offer recovery in style

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Most of the luxury treatment facilities within Florida are concentrated in the Fort Lauderdale area, said Carolann Duncan, a regional director for the state Department of Children and Families' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program, which licenses …
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Legislators Devote New Funding to Mental Health

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Working with dozens of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, mental and medical health providers and religious groups, Haven helps people like Gutierrez make the transition from the street to a healthy home and a job. For the first time since …
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