Quincy Woman Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence on Meth Charges

Quincy woman gets 10-year prison sentence on meth charges

Filed under: residential drug treatment programs

She said she returned to the drug after being released from the residential treatment program at Recovery Resources. She said she returned to using drugs after returning to her residence and finding drugs and drug paraphernalia in her room that had …
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San Mateo County jail: Site too toxic for housing but OK for jail?

Filed under: residential drug treatment programs

A report from the San Mateo County manager outlines alternatives recommended by the county's health system, including expanding existing programs such as residential treatment for mental illness or drug detox, alternative sentencing, mental health …
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Man Admits Stealing Fixtures From a Bronx Cemetery

Filed under: residential drug treatment programs

In a deal reached with prosecutors, Mr. Peduto will enter a one- to two-year residential drug-treatment program. If he completes the program, the felony grand larceny charge he pleaded guilty to will be reduced to a misdemeanor. If Mr. Peduto does not …
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Georgia Capitol Notes

Filed under: residential drug treatment programs

The legislation, backed by a group called GeorgiaCarry.org, would permit probate court judges to issue such a license to people who have received voluntary, in-patient treatment for mental health or substance abuse issues in the last five years. Right …
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