A Unique Approach to Rehab in Indonesia

A Unique Approach to Rehab in Indonesia – We traveled to Indonesia to buy sandals made by former drug addicts. The shoes, called “junkies,” are a part of a program started by the YAKITA Drug Treatment Center to help women suffering from addiction learn a marketable skill. Indonesia experienced a drug epidemic in the 1980s due to rapid economic growth and the increased availability of new drugs; YAKITA was started in 1999 as a response to this crisis. Hannah spends the day at the center getting to know the girls and chatting about shoes and drugs. Originally released in 2012 on VICE.com Check out the Best of VICE here bit.ly New videos every day. Subscribe now! bit.ly Check out our full video catalog: www.youtube.com Videos, daily editorial and more: vice.com Like VICE on Facebook fb.com Follow VICE on Twitter: twitter.com Read our tumblr: vicemag.tumblr.com

Local Lawmakers Study ER Diversion Plan

Filed under: inpatient drug rehab treatment program

… professionals, emergency responders and others this week discussed a blueprint for a pilot program that would divert people with behavioral, alcohol or substance abuse issues away from emergency rooms and into more appropriate places for treatment.
Read more on Patch.com

A place to nurture families

Filed under: inpatient drug rehab treatment program

Meanwhile, in the other half, children will learn life skills appropriate to their age, and get help unlearning destructive behaviors they may have acquired through abuse or neglect. The goal … Other agencies are getting grants to help serve these …
Read more on Coos Bay World

Photos: Armstrong Elementary Students Graduate the D.A.R.E. Program

Filed under: inpatient drug rehab treatment program

Students from Armstrong Elementary School recently celebrated graduations from the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. Students accepted thier diplomas from the Hazelwood Police Department's D.A.R.E. officer as well as sungs songs …
Read more on Patch.com