Archive for March, 2009
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
White House Announces $1.2 million in Grants Available for Drug-Free Community Mentoring Programs (DFC Mentoring)
Earlier this month, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced the availability of up to $1.2 million for new Drug-Free Communities Support Mentoring Program (DFC Mentoring) grants. An estimated 16 new Mentoring grants will be awarded (approximating $75,000 per [...]
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Thursday, March 26th, 2009
Gil Kerlikowske Appointed Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
Earlier this month, President Barack Obama nominated the nation’s drug czar, Gil Kerlikowske to be the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Vice President Joe Biden presented Gil Kerlikowske with the position during a press conference in the White House on March 11th. Gil Kerlikowske has been the Chief of Police for [...]
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Monday, March 23rd, 2009
More Cutbacks Leave Addicts in Detroit without Treatment
Things have gone from bad to worse for Macomb County resident Frances Dingle. You see, Macomb County is located in Detroit and addicts in Detroit who have no health insurance can expect to wait anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks for treatment they desperately need right away. And, if only indirectly, it seems clear that [...]
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
TakeActionForRecovery.com Takes a Stand for Recovering Addicts
When most people hear that Florida is planning to cut back on addiction treatment programs, they usually agree it is a bad idea. However, few people are willing to, not only voice their opinions, but make sure that their voices are heard.
TakeActionForRecovery.com is staying true to its URL, serving as a resource for contacting the [...]
