Posts Tagged ‘high school’

 

Endowment Man –

 

Upper Merion accident victim's family reaches out for help, online and offline

Filed under: youth rehab

There have been multiple fundraisers for Branden and his family's attempt to purchase a handicapped-accessible house, as well as van to transport him back and forth from rehab. A Facebook group more than 4,000 followers called “Branden's Army” has …
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Community Events and Public Meetings

Filed under: youth rehab

9 a.m., Canton Youth Employment and Training Summit, at Canton High School (634 Finney Road, Canton). Discuss career opportunities with … 3:30-4:30 p.m., Teen Time (7th-12th Graders), at Ridgeland Public Library (397 Highway 51, Ridgeland). The …
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Hip-hop highs: Long on lyrics, short on rehab

Filed under: youth rehab

 

The Babe Kit –

 

In a death grip

Filed under: addiction group therapy

Matt Samet, a 1990 graduate of Highland High School, says his rock climbing skills and ability to withstand fear and discomfort assisted him in climbing out of his prescription drug addiction. (COURTESY of MATT SAMET). The panic … Lorazepam, the …
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Court sets up drug-treatment program

Filed under: addiction group therapy

Newton District Court recently launched a drug court as part of an effort to expand access to addiction treatment in the state. … But, she said, her group wants to prevent arrests and help people before their addictions get them into trouble with the …
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Molly, MDMA in powder or crystal form, surges in popularity in Rockland

 

How to Access Your Course – Captured by AddictionsPro.

 

Jeanne Marie Dauray: College of Lake County Board Candidate

Filed under: substance abuse certification

Education: AA from the College of Lake County, BA from Chatham College for Women, Paralegal Certificate from Roosevelt University … In the past (before my 3-year-old was born) I started a tutoring program for inner city high school students …
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Mental Health First Aid is topic for youth worker forum

Filed under: substance abuse certification

The forum will discuss the Mental Health First Aid USA program that can help youth workers identify, understand and respond to mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders. The forum will … He will provide an overview of the Mental Health First Aid …
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KIDS RWDSU 022310 NYC event.mov – Tuesday, February 23 (New York) As members of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) recently learned, gift wrapping skills can come in han…

 

Georges 'GSP' St-Pierre Vs. Nick Diaz Preview: UFC 158 Where To Watch Live …

Filed under: drug abuse recovery

Diaz and Pierre nearly came to blows during Friday's weigh-in, and Diaz also unloaded a verbal assault on the champion during the pre-fight media conference call earlier this week with Diaz accusing St-Pierre of steroid abuse in a radio interview …
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Stress & Addiction: Research Identifies How Stress Triggers Drug Relapse

Filed under: drug abuse recovery

Question by CH: Why do high school students have so many different subjects shoved down their throat?
No, I do NOT want to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem and the ancient Hittites. I could f**king care less. I want to be a psychotherapist. That has nothing to do with the Pythagorean theorem or ancient Hittites. And knowing about those two subjects will never, ever help me in life. Yet they’re still shoved down my throat. Here’s a dialogue with my school counselor.

“You need to start thinking about your career–you need to make these choices now.”

“Okay, I want to be a psychotherapist. I’ve had that goal for years. Can I quit geometry, literature, and biology and focus on that career area?”

“No, you’re not old enough to make those choices now.”

 

Cocaine Addict: Starting Young – Lucky started using when he was 15. After a hospital visit and 2 visits to rehab, he’s now on the road to recovery

 

Downside of Drug Courts

Filed under: cocaine addiction rehab

There is no silver bullet for the complex problems posed by drug addiction, and there is no substitute for nuanced, comprehensive and evidence-based drug treatment, however tempting drug court programs may appear to be. THESHIA NAIDOO Senior Staff …
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Recovering Addict Talks About Surviving Drug Abuse in Parsippany

Filed under: cocaine addiction rehab

The 21-year-old Parsippany High School alum shares a dark tale of his experience with drug abuse that includes an overdose, criminal activity and more, but his message is positive, and he has no problem with sharing what he's endured to teach the world …
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