Category Archives: Drug Dependency

Tuesday, the Northern Hills Drug Court saw three more people graduate, a number that's expected to grow very soon. It's an alternative to locking up repeat offenders that could save the state millions. Drug court proves successful and the program could soon expand across South Dakota. Including the most recent graduates, a total of 30 people have avoided prison, pledging to lead a drug free life. South Dakota currently has only five drug courts. Judge Jerome Eckrich says approximately 87 percent of female inmates and 84 percent of male inmates who entered the corrections system in 2010 were diagnosed with a drug or alcohol dependency. And 60 percent of those who have graduated, said they have not used drugs 6 months later. "It's actually a sign of the times. This is what we can expect to see across the state. If you want something easy go to prison. If you want something hard, come into drug court," said Eckrich. "It changed my entire life. I've had to learn things that I never thought I could. I didn't work before, I never had to, I had to teach myself how to keep a job," said graduate Chance Williams. Judge Eckrich says … Continue reading →

Duchess of Cambridge to visit Clapham-based drug and alcohol treatment centre Hope House 5:40pm Tuesday 5th February 2013 in News The Duchess of Cambridge is to visit a Clapham-based alcohol and drug dependency treatment centre later this month. Hope House, in Rectory Grove, provides beds for second stage treatment for women is part of the Action on Addiction organisation. It is the only UK charity working across the addiction field in research, prevention, treatment, professional workforce development and support for families and children. The Duchess, who became the charity's patron in January 2012, will visit the centre on February 19. Speaking after her to decision to work with the charity, Nick Barton, chief executive of Action on Addiction, said: "It is a great honour for the Charity that Her Royal Highness has chosen to become our patron. "Addiction is a consuming condition that results in a great deal of harm to individuals, families, communities and society as a whole." The charity works to free people from their dependency on drink and drugs, support their families and educate professionals who give addicts help. Action on Addiction offers treatment programmes over 12 to 24 weeks to women aged 18 or over who … Continue reading →

Duchess of Cambridge to visit Clapham-based drug and alcohol treatment centre Hope House 5:40pm Tuesday 5th February 2013 in News The Duchess of Cambridge is to visit a Clapham-based alcohol and drug dependency treatment centre later this month. Hope House, in Rectory Grove, provides beds for second stage treatment for women is part of the Action on Addiction organisation. It is the only UK charity working across the addiction field in research, prevention, treatment, professional workforce development and support for families and children. The Duchess, who became the charity's patron in January 2012, will visit the centre on February 19. Speaking after her to decision to work with the charity, Nick Barton, chief executive of Action on Addiction, said: "It is a great honour for the Charity that Her Royal Highness has chosen to become our patron. "Addiction is a consuming condition that results in a great deal of harm to individuals, families, communities and society as a whole." The charity works to free people from their dependency on drink and drugs, support their families and educate professionals who give addicts help. Action on Addiction offers treatment programmes over 12 to 24 weeks to women aged 18 or over who … Continue reading →

Clinic for Houseless Teens - http://www.Houseless.org Follow here: http://www.Houseless.org facebook http://www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com Aired on or about December, 2011 Almost 40% of US homeless are under the age of 18. Often these young people come from lives of abuse, drug dependency, and sometimes mental imbalances like schizophrenia. A medical team in Arizona has spent the last 10 years reaching out to homeless teens. The United Methodist Outreach Ministries of Phoenix supports a full-service clinic in an RV. Doctors treat everything from colds and flu, to referrals for depression and attempted suicide. They also offer gentle life coaching that has helped a lot of young patients go on to college, nursing school, and better futures. Medical Director Dr. Randy Christensen says, "My biggest dream is to continue to educate people on how worthwhile these kids are, how terrible their life has been before but just how much of success they can have if just given half a chance." 17 USC 107 Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 17 USC 106 and 17 USC 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such … Continue reading →

By: Associated Press | NBC 4i Published: February 02, 2013 Updated: February 02, 2013 - 5:08 PM Former Ohio first lady Hope Taft has been reappointed to the state board that regulates the licensing of counselors and other professionals who work to treat and prevent drug and alcohol abuse. Republican Gov. John Kasich this week reappointed Taft to the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. Her new term on the 13-member board runs through December 2015. Taft is the wife of former Gov. Bob Taft, also a Republican. She promoted drug prevention efforts during her husband's tenure leading the state and has been active in other groups with that goal. The board says she is a certified prevention specialist. She also serves on the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council and leads a nonpartisan group of governors' spouses who support efforts to reduce drinking among youngsters. For additional information, stay with NBC4 and refresh nbc4i.com. To submit a story idea or news tip, e-mail stories@nbc4i.com. MORE: NBC4 Local News | Local Crime News NBC4 SPORTS: Sports News, Video NBC4 POLITICS: Headlines, Interactives & Video Excerpt from: Former Ohio First Lady Reappointed To State Board … Continue reading →

The prescription drug epidemic is not only destroying lives all over the country but doctors say right here in southern california. Now, continuing in our health smart series, Cher Calvin is here with an in-depth look at the tiniest of addicts. According to the American Medical Association, there has been a sharp and dramatic increase of prescription drug abuse in pregnant women making newborns the new generation of drug addicts. Last night we introduced you to a pregnant mother trapped in the throws of opiate addiction Now, what doctors expect for her unborn baby. I never would have thought I would have picked up a drug while I was pregnant, says Shaina Kenny. But with two kids at home and another one on the way Kenny did her prescription drug of choice roxycodone, also called Roxies. It wasnt like I was going out on the streets buying heroin or cocaine. I thought is was OK because Im getting them prescribed. This is medicine. For years, the 24-year old was unable to break free from the stranglehold of opiates until the small voice of her three year old daughter inspired the pregnant mother to seek help. We were leaving to go … Continue reading →

Mayor Ed Lee Leader Nancy Pelosi Cut Ribbon on Veterans Commons on 150 Otis Street Chinatown CDC and Swords to Plowshares, a nationally-recognized, community-based veterans' advocacy organization, are partnering to develop the city-owned historic building at 150 Otis Street into permanent, affordable rental housing with on-site supportive services for homeless veterans. The project will provide housing to 76 US veterans, and is scheduled for completion in Fall of 2012. Veterans Commons will accommodate veterans in studio apartments, each with a private bath and kitchen. Support services including case management, mental health counseling, drug dependency, and employment programs will be provided by the City's Human Services Agency, the Veterans Administration, and Swords to Plowshares. The services will be designed to build community and stabilize the health and housing status of the veterans residing at Veterans Commons. By: MayorEdLee … Continue reading →

Regional News of Thursday, 31 January 2013 Source: GNA Vice President Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur on Thursday said there was the need for countries to work closely with drug producer and consumer regions for the world to deal effectively with drug trafficking. He said Ghana is not alone in facing problems of drug trafficking, and therefore would continue to collaborate with the ECOWAS, the African Union and the United Nations to enhance its ability to respond to threats of the drug trade. The Vice President stressed the need to receive accurate information about drugs, adding, we must make every effort to ensure that our youth are given the kind of help that reduces their vulnerability to drug pushers and diminish the risks they run in using drugs. Vice President Amissah-Arthur said this when he addressed the inaugural ceremony of the West Africa Commission on the Impact of Drug Trafficking on Governance, Security and Development, held at the Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre, at Teshie, in Accra. The Commission was established by the Kofi Annan Foundation, in consultation with international and regional partners, national governments and civil society organizations, in response to the dramatic surge in drug trafficking through … Continue reading →

For the Daily Gate city ADDS Prevention Specialist Candice Murrell-Cannon serves all of Lee County. With the assistance of the Big River United Way and the IDPH Compre-hensive Grant, I am able to provide prevention education to students and community members, Cannon said. Currently I am in the Keokuk Middle School and Central Lee Middle School teaching Project Alert. ADDS Prevention Programs remain a primary resource for providing Keokuk and the surrounding communities with drug-free information and prevention education services. The Project Alert curriculum is on the Model Program list from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Substance Abuse Prevention, and National Registry of Effective Programs and Practices. This program has been heavily researched and reviewed many times for effectiveness to continue on the Model Program list, Cannon said. Some of the program endorsements include the U. S. Department of Education, the Department of Juvenile Justice, American Medical Association and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse. ADDS Prevention Programs remain a primary resource for providing the Keokuk and surrounding communities with drug-free information and prevention education services. This funding for the prevention department at ADDS from the Big River United Way assists us in delivering programs … Continue reading →

Alternattiva Demokratika has expressed its solidarity with David Caruana, who is facing criminal charges growing cannabis in his balcony. In a statement, AD's spokesperson for citizenship Robert Callus said that "the law was absurd because it puts people who are only users of the drug and never had any intention to sell at par with drug dealers". Callus said that people who have harmed no one are being imprisoned sometimes for ridiculously long periods of time. Daniel Holmes is another case in point as are others with similar experiences." AD chairperson Micheal Briguglio said that if in Parliament, AD would propose the decriminalization of personal drug use. "The victims of drug addiction and dependency are to be considered as persons in need of help and not as criminals." According to Briguglio "Decriminalization would also ensure that recreational drug users, including those who cultivate soft drugs for personal use, are not criminalized for their lifestyle." Read more: AD in parliament would decriminalise personal drug use … Continue reading →