Circuit Court Sentencings

Circuit Court sentencings

Filed under: drug abuse treatment association

Paul Henry Asher, 45, 238 Capital NE, Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to possessing a non-narcotic controlled substance: 24 months probation, must successfully complete substance abuse treatment program, $ 965.50 in fines, costs and fees, 11/08/2012.
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Patient calls Vivitrol "miracle drug"

Filed under: drug abuse treatment association

It's called Vivitrol, and the first cycle of patients is finally seeing the effects of the year-long treatment. "Vivitrol is the solution to our prescription drug abuse problem," said Brenda Francis, a recovering addict who swears by the drug. It was …
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"Virtual" Child Porn Proposal Draws Criticism From Experts

Filed under: drug abuse treatment association

He argues that policymakers have paid far too little attention to the science of pedophilia and to avenues for treatment: "Our society has gotten the idea that we can somehow punish away or legislate away this problem. But if someone is attracted to …
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Plan to save Heibel-March building moves ahead

Filed under: drug abuse treatment association

The competing bid had been submitted by Recovery Through Discovery, a group that offers alternative drug-addiction treatment. Guil Mullen, secretary and treasurer for the group, told the council during public comments near the end of the meeting that …
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