Substance Abuse Treatment for Non Violent Drug Offenders
Substance Abuse Treatment for Non Violent Drug Offenders – How do we motivate referrals to enter and comply with treatment? What happens when they don’t comply? Do all drug offenders need drug treatment?
Rose Hill, Massena Central partnering with goal of safe, drug-free schools
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Under this new agreement, Rose Hill, doing business as Can Am Youth Services, will provide free substance abuse evaluations and treatment referrals for any student or parent that is seeking help for a child in the district. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 5 …
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Black and Hispanic Patients Less Likely to Complete Substance Abuse …
Filed under: drug abuse treatment
"Our findings show troubling racial disparities in the completion of alcohol and drug abuse programs, and they point specifically to socioeconomic barriers that make it difficult for minority groups to access and sustain treatment," said Brendan …
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Judge: Drug–treatment court designed to find beauty behind rough edges
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The court is geared toward nonviolent youths ages 12 to 16 who have substance abuse problems and have been sentenced to probation in juvenile court, said Mark Kinney, the coordinator for the juvenile drug-treatment court for Insight. The program is …
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