For many New Jerseyans, this is the time of the year they’ve waited for. The work schedule finally slows, family and friends gather to enjoy some holiday cheer and the promise of falling snow opens up a world of outdoor possibilities.
But at Sunrise Detox, a “luxury” detoxification center based in Stirling, this is the time …
December 30, 2011 Tags: news, NJ
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You hear alot about convicted felons getting out of prison only to committ crimes again, but one program right here in our area is looking to prevent recidivism.
It’s encouraging them to put down the guns and pick up a paintbrush.
That’s what Cynthia Portee and her husband Carr have been helping young men to do for …
November 30, 2011 Tags: news, NJ
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Gov. Chris Christie announced today an initiative to reduce the burden on the state prison system, and its cost to taxpayers, by helping more people break drug and alcohol addictions so they can return to society rather than behind bars.
The initiative calls for expanding the state’s Drug Court Program, which offers non-violent drug offenders treatment …
November 28, 2011 Tags: news, NJ
Category: Addiction, Policy No Comments
