Binghamton University Student Stephanie Omezi visits Habilitat Hawaii – Binghamton University Student Stephanie Omezi visits Habilitat Hawaii in January of 2012. She came all the way from New York to learn about alternatives in substance abuse treatment with her Human Development class. Here she shares her experience after nearly 2 weeks of interaction with Habilitat participants. Habilitat is a renown long term substance abuse rehabilitation program in Hawaii. If you know someone who needs help contact Habilitat. www.habilitat.com 1-800-872-2525

 

Hebron man helps those who helped him

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A native of Kittanning, Penn., Fair struggled with a heroin addiction for 10 years. When Andrew was born, he tried to … Fair spent 145 days in rehab, determined to be there for his son. “It opened up my eyes when I lost him,” he said. “I decided to …
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Vermont man sentenced for bank robbery spree

Filed under: heroin rehab center

He also will spend 3 years on parole after his release, and will have to complete a 500-hour drug rehabilitation program. Maynard and his girlfriend, Jill M. Ludwig, 30, both of Castleton, Vt., pleaded guilty to conspiracy commit bank robbery in …
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In jail for Christmas

Filed under: heroin rehab center

All eight are mothers and all eight went to jail, directly or indirectly, because of alcohol or drug use. "It's extremely hard. … Dionne, who is addicted to heroin, said, "It's hard to think of the consequences when you're under the influence …
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