Family Support Is Critical in Recovering From Addiction

Family Support is Critical in Recovering from addiction – Dr. Teitelbaum talks about the critical component of addiction recovery. He also explains that families can look different to each individual.

Murder Of Homeless Teen Sheds Light On World Of Street Youth

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Jessica Alf was in drug rehab when she got the news. JESSICA ALF: … For her, the murder felt like a crime within the family. ALF: And it is. … O'CONNOR: What we've seen is that they, in a way, are forming their own society with a kind of a …
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COMMENTARY: MICHAEL A. MACDOWELL Grandparenting role redefined

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The most frequent reason grandparents become custodial caregivers, according to the AAMFT, is because of drug and alcohol abuse by the mother and/or father. Parental abuse and neglect is … CASA acts as a voice for children. Judges Gartley and Rogers …
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Judges, felons and advocates praise report on criminal justice reform

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Offenders with drug and alcohol issues should also have programs that help the address their addictions. Other speakers stressed the importance of keeping families involved in the process. Bart Haggin, a Smart Justice supporter, said punishment should …
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Rob Ford supporters urge him to take break from city hall

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I think he's got to address the personal issues in his life and his family. And to the degree that he can regroup … When asked if the mayor should go to rehab to get treatment for either alcohol or drugs, Kelly said he didn't know the degree to which …
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