Revised proposal still may deter welfare recipients
Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment
Written tests and an in-person interview with DSS and substance abuse specialists determine whether an applicant should be referred to a drug or alcohol abuse treatment program. They do not currently drug test, said Barbara Harris, Wake County's Work …
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Lee Mental Health, SWFAS merge
Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment
Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) and Lee Mental Health, after a year of negotiations, announced a merger this week, forming the largest mental health and substance abuse treatment agency in Southwest Florida. The merger, which was …
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Prosecutors question Webb's jail treatment
Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment
Wade said today that on Monday he had Webb moved to Henrico Jail East because the sheriff believes Webb belongs in a substance-abuse program offered at that facility. Wade also said that Webb — a defendant in a high-profile case and the son of a local …
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Louisville special court serves troubled vets
Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment
Jefferson County Veterans Court is a treatment and diversion court for honorably discharged veterans who have gotten into trouble with the law. Modeled on drug courts, the 18-month program is meant to help treat underlying issues, such as post …
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