behavioral health

More Treatment Needed in Drug Enforcement

More treatment needed in drug enforcement
The North Bay and Area Drug Strategy Committee released its first report on Oct. 23 indicating people want a judicial system that recognizes the cause of addiction and a sentencing process that is geared… Continue reading

Lean on Legislators to Fund Treatment

Lean on legislators to fund treatment
Your article regarding the Volunteers of America Men's Residential Center (“Game changer” to reshape rehab, Sept. 19) was informative and enlightening, despite the disheartening implications regarding the men's center's future. In the article, MRC… Continue reading

Gambling Addiction Help

Gambling addiction help
A local program offers help to gambling addicts.


 

 

Underage gamblers should be fined, educated
The Oct. 28 training session will be led by Carl Robertson, prevention program manager at the Maryland Center of Excellence on… Continue reading

EDITORIAL: Northampton County Can't Afford to Put Off Prison Decisions Much

EDITORIAL: Northampton County can't afford to put off prison decisions much
Perhaps the most transformative investment by Stoffa and county council was the leasing of a work release/DUI center in West Easton, which freed up space in the prison… Continue reading

Chabad on Campus Advances Awareness of Substance Abuse

Chabad on Campus Advances Awareness of Substance Abuse
As early as 1972, Chabad's involvement with preventing and helping beat substance abuse resulted in the founding of the Chabad Residential Treatment Centers in California and created chapters of Project Pride (Prevention,… Continue reading

Stonegate Center Commercial

Stonegate Center Commercial
Stonegate Center is a male-only dual-diagnosis drug and alcohol rehab and treatment center that serves adult men from all over the country who are entangled …


 

 

Corbett says marijuana 'most addictive gateway drug,' despite… Continue reading