Grivetti reappointed to Michigan rehabilitation council
Previously, she worked as executive director at the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan, a rehabilitation counselor at SVRC Industries and Michigan Rehabilitation Services, and program leader at a Center for Independent Living. Grivetti earned a …
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7 Connecticut vs. 1 Florida highlights
8 Kentucky vs. 2 Michigan highlights. Aaron Harrison made a 3-pointer from NBA range with 2.3 seconds left Sunday to lift Kentucky and its freshmen to a 75-72 win over Michigan and a trip to the Final Four. 8 Kentucky vs. 2 Michigan ….. Boomer and …
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The best national championship game players in NCAA history
He suffered a near career-ending knee injury before the start of his freshman season, enduring two surgeries and more than a year of rehabilitation to get back on the court. 1978: Jack Givens, Kentucky. Duke had three players score 20 points or more in …
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Warrior Recovery Center One Year Anniversary Party

Image by USACE Afghanistan Engineer District-South
The staff at the Warrior Recovery Center, which celebrated its first anniversary Feb. 16, 2013, invited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel to an anniversary barbecue and party since many USACE folks volunteer to help ease recovery for wounded troops.

The wooden deck upon which members of the 3rd Infantry Division Band performed, was recently built by USACE volunteers including Tony Carter, Nandy Perillo, Mike Rooney, John Caudill, Steve Reed, Bee Xiong, Jim Armstrong, Mark Alton, Al Lorenzo, Bob McEchnie, Julio Arocho, Lt. Col. Stephen Bales, Perry Hubert and Doug Jamieson. Carolyn Imhof, Sarah White, Adam Walker, Ingrid Burnette and JC Delgadillo are also frequent WRC supporters.

Navy Seabees along with Army volunteers recently built a putt putt golf course at the WRC, too, which was officially opened at the anniversary party.

Recovery center to host graduation Monday
Recovery center to host graduation Monday. Feb. 21, 2014 @ 11:02 PM. KENOVA — The Lifehouse Recovery Center will host a graduation ceremony at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. Five men will be recognized for completing the program. Tom McBride and …
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Nexus Recovery Center announces Corporate Council
Nexus Recovery Center, which offers substance-abuse programs for women, has announced the formation of a Corporate Council that will help it improve its daily operations. The nonprofit offers programs for adult women and teenage girls from 13-17, …
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JJ Fletcher Joins Executive Staff At One Of The Top Louisiana Treatment Centers
Townsend, one of the top Louisiana treatment centers for addiction, has promoted a new member to their executive staff. JJ Fletcher will be joining the Townsend executive staff as the organization's Executive Vice President and General Counsel …
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A Dallas doc's 5 top ways to enjoy the holidays without drinking
You don't have to drink to enjoy the holidays. Really. Just check out these top five tips from Dr. Stephen Garrison, a pediatrician and addiction specialist and medical director at Caron Texas. According to a recent survey by Caron Treatment Centers, …
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E-cigarettes: a burning question for US regulators
Last year Lorillard Inc, maker of Newport cigarettes, acquired the best-selling blu eCigs brand, while Altria Group Inc, best known for the Marlboro brand, followed suit in August with the launch of MarkTen e-cigarettes. "As society is transforming …
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Legislators push health insurance parity for substance abuse
Other bills filed by Pignatelli this session seek increased jail time for dealers, stiffer penalties for drug activity in school zones, enhanced prescription monitoring programs, limits on emergency rooms ability to dispense painkillers and …
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CARE brings its program to combat drug abuse into Collin County
New Directions is a program designed for teenagers and their parents to attend together. They can learn more about the health risks and legal implications associated with underage drinking and drug use, and the class provides resources for families …
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Alcohol Treatment Ocala is Removing the Stigma of Substance Abuse
The newest treatment programs available at Alcohol Treatment Ocala have been restructured to positively support those seeking treatment while removing any stigma associated with substance abuse and treatment. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook …
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Substance Abuse Austin Institutes Revolutionary New Addiction Therapy …
The addiction treatment programs at Substance Abuse Austin are designed to let everyone find the method of addiction treatment that works best for them. Austin, TX (PRWEB) August 31, 2013. Thanks to the innovative new therapies at Substance Abuse …
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Dallas County's DIVERT program provides intense supervision in substance …
Chavez's attorney got him into Dallas County's DIVERT program (Diversion and Expedited Rehabilitation and Treatment), an intense rehabilitation court that offers personal counseling and aims to teach clients to live a life of structure, accountability …
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Funding cuts to drug treatment centers mean addicts get turned away
DURHAM — Jeff Stillers' addiction to alcohol has landed him in emergency rooms, clinics and halfway houses; 20 times he's gone through about a week of detox at the state's expense since he lost his home, wife and kids 13 years ago to his alcoholism.
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Nerd, interrupted: Inside a smartphone addiction treatment center
People addicted to these central accoutrements of the digital age need a dedicated type of rehab therapy and wellness programs to bring them back to reality. Backing away from an obsession with always-on, always-connected gadgets can be as hard as …
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Dallas County's DIVERT program provides intense supervision in substance …
Participants, who pay $ 1,040, must be in need of inpatient or outpatient treatment for a substance abuse problem. The program includes a judge, attorneys, case managers and counselors whose aim is to help people overcome addiction, rather than punish …
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