October 2010

Red Ribbon Week encourages youth to lead drug-free lifestyles

More info…Jackson Recovery Centers along with Dr. AlTo reminds the community that October 23 through 31 is Red Ribbon Week. Drug Alcohol Program alcohol and drug treatment program

Drug, alcohol recovery center reopens

More info…Pittsfield-area residents recovering from alcohol and drug addiction are getting a new source of support. The citys Sioga Club reopened yesterday, nearly seven years after its former headquarters burned down. Sioga stands for Sobriety Is Our Greatest Asset, and the new 7,000-square-foot facility is open for use by any recovery group. The new headquarters, [...]

Tims Story of drug addiction: a wake-up call for students and parents

More info…The tragic death of a young man due to drug addiction, as told by his father, served as a wake-up call to Rose Tree Media School District parents attending a special presentation at Penncrest High School recently — and to Penncrest students who were riveted by the same powerful message delivered the next day [...]

Mental health board plans fundraiser today

More info…Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services board of Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties’ chicken dinner fundraiser will be Oct. 27 Drug Alcohol Program drug alcohol programs

FDA OKs Drug to Treat Opioid Addiction

More info…The FDA has approved a drug already used to treat alcohol dependence to help treat patients with addiction to heroin, morphine, and other opioids, including prescription painkillers such as OxyContin and Vicodin. Drug Alcohol Program alcohol and drug treatment program

Garrett blames early fame for addiction issues

More info…Leif Garrett blames his early fame on his decades-long battle with drug and alcohol addiction because he had easy access to illegal substances as a teen celebrity. Drug Alcohol Program drug alcohol program

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