State Eyes Deep Cuts for Drug Treatment Court Programs

Published April 10, 2011

State eyes deep cuts for drug treatment court programs
Mecklenburg County Court’s Drug Treatment program could be on the chopping block. Despite it’s success, some lawmakers say it’s a program the state can no longer afford.
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S. Burlington, Vt., drug treatment clinic closing
The Associated Press The Associated Press SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. Some Vermont drug treatment professionals are scrambling to continue treatment for 170 people addicted to opiates after the company that runs a treatment clinic announced it was closing its doors. The Synergy Counseling Group announced last Friday it would close its South Burlington location within a week. Dr. Deb Richter says the …
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S. Burlington, Vt., drug treatment clinic closing
Associated Press – April 6, 2011 11:15 AM ET SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) – Some Vermont drug treatment professionals are scrambling to continue treatment for 170 people addicted to opiates after…
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HBT: Vote: Will Manny get into Cooperstown?
Big news: Major League Baseball just announced that Manny Ramirez has retired. Major League Baseball said that his retirement came after he was told of “an issue” with the drug treatment and prevention program.
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