State taking steps to shut down Narconon of Georgia

Filed under: alcohol and drug treatment programs

Channel 2 Action News has confirmed Georgia's Department of Community Health is taking steps to shut down a local drug treatment program after a Channel 2 investigation exposed Narconon of Georgia for lying about its license. Narconon of Georgia is …
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MDMA could be effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder – study

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MDMA (the illegal drug ecstasy) may provide long term benefits as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a study which looked at its use alongside psychotherapy. The research was a follow up to an earlier study published last year …
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NY charity finds shelter for homeless in Hamptons

Filed under: alcohol and drug treatment programs

Others, who struggle with mental problems or drug and alcohol issues, live in tents deep in the Long Island woods. … "I went from Park Avenue to park bench," said Kline, who said he attends an outpatient drug treatment program for three hours a day.
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