West Newport activist gets into Assembly race

Bob Rush, a frequent Newport Beach council critic, files papers to challenge Assemblyman Mansoor. Councilwoman Daigle is also in the race.

Bill would help track prescription drug use

Prescription drug addiction in the United States has reached an all-time high, and a Pennsylvania lawmaker is seeking to identify

LAWRENCE: Addiction agency is OKâd

The former Mercer Oxygen Supply Co. building at 1931 Brunswick Pike, which has been vacant for several years, is going to be transformed into the new headquarters for the Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Inc.

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Back2Basics Drug Rehab Facility Now Includes Higher Education Classes in Program

Through the recent incorporation of higher education courses at Northern Arizona University, the Back2Basics long-term sober living program pushes addicts to come out of addiction and go back into the classroom.

(PRWeb February 17, 2012)

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In Tough Economic Times, Financial Infidelity Gene can be Detrimental, Cautions Dr. Bonnie

A study from the University of Washington (http://cbsloc.al/xVFNDD (http://cbsloc.al/xVFNDD)) reveals that spending habits are genetic. The study followed 15,000 sets of twins since the early 1950's and determined that people are either born to spend or save. Although some doctors grant that the type of upbringing plays a role, the study says that genetics is the largest factor in why a person decides to save or spend. Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil, author of Financial Infidelity: Making Money Sexy, has long been studying and treating the outgrowth of this phenomena which can manifest itself as Financial Infidelity.

(PRWeb February 18, 2012)

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Sunrise Ranch Announces Riverside 5 Treatment Center Coalition

In the spirit of recovery, Sunrise Ranch has bonded together with 4 other treatment centers in Riverside to create an atmosphere of unity and strengthen the recovery community.

(PRWeb February 19, 2012)

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The Rose Treatment Center for Women in Newport Beach Integrates Acupuncture Into Addiction and Trauma Treatment Program

Acupuncture will compliment the more traditional evidenced based treatment practices offered at The Rose which treats women for chemical dependency and underlying issues.

(PRWeb February 19, 2012)

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New Sober Living by the Sea Clinical Director Implements Evidence Based Treatment Practices

Evan Miller, MA brings a strong clinical background to Sober Living by the Sea and implements an enhanced treatment regimen that focuses on evidence based practices.

(PRWeb February 19, 2012)

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