Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation: Staying Sober – Part 2

Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation: Staying Sober – Part 2 – Drug detox and alcohol detox are generally short term addiction treatment programs, usually lasting between three to ten days. The time spent in drug or alcohol detox is contingent upon the amount of drugs/alcohol being used, how long and any added medical or psychiatric symptoms. Detox, short for detoxification, is only the first step in the addiction treatment process. Most people, due to the length and severity of use, develop a physical and psychological dependency on their drug of choice (including alcohol). Drug or alcohol detox can be a challenging process and almost all treatment programs will ensure their program is designed to ensure safety and prepare their patients for further care.

No juvenile drug court

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It says those going through the system will be sent to other drug and alcohol treatment programs but people familiar with the legal system say such alternatives are scarce or non-existent in the Hunter. It may be, as the government says, that the …
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Rocker Pete Doherty asked to leave rehab in Thailand

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(Reuters) – Rocker Pete Doherty, ex-frontman for British band Babyshambles and a close friend of the late Amy Winehouse, has been asked to leave a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Thailand because he was "not ready to stop using," the clinic said.
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Paul Gascoigne's Binging Habit Readmits Him to Rehab

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Drugs and alcohol can severely devastate a life and if you wish to see the latest victim of same, then you can see what a terrible situation the star Mr. Paul Gascoigne is going through. In his long battle with drugs and alcohol, Mr. Gascoigne's health …
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