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September 14, 2011
Local Conference to Address National Prescription Drug Abuse and Overdose Epidemic
What can we do to address the climbing rate of addiction and overdose deaths in Connecticut? While much of society thinks of the "drug problem" as the importation of dangerous and illicit substances from foreign countries - in fact the major drug problems in this country are "Made in the USA." In particular prescription opioids (e.g. Vicodin, Percocet, Oxycontin, Lortab, etc), used legitimately and effectively in the treatment of pain, are now the most prescribed class of medications - and they are second only to automobile accidents in causing accidental deaths. In Connecticut and 10 other states they are the number one cause of accidental death and the number one cause of all deaths in the age group 18-44 years with 39,000 Americans dead last year of preventable overdose.
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September 8, 2011
Caron Treatment Centers Celebrates Successful 50th Anniversary Campaign
Caron Treatment Centers launched an ambitious 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign in 2007 and announced that it met its goal of $50 million by the end of its fiscal year on June 30, 2011.
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August 10, 2011
Top Talking Points For Parents with Teens Going Back To School
Whether teens are entering high school for the first time or advancing grades, heading back-to-school can be both exciting and stressful. As teens face new challenges, new environments and new social influences in heading back to school, these stressors can lead teens to experiment with illegal substances. Recent studies have shown high stress teens are twice as likely as low stress teens to smoke, drink, get drunk and use illegal drugs.
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July 5, 2011
Caron Treatment Centers Dedicates Annual Alumni Homecoming Reunion to Spiritual Advisor's 80th Birthday Celebration
Caron to Celebrate the Life of Father William “Bill” Hultberg and Over 50 Years of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment
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May 16, 2011
Caron Treatment Centers to Present 4th Annual Dr. Jasper G. Chen See Award to Top Addiction Industry Volunteers
Two individuals will receive an award recognizing their dedication to addiction treatment as part of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers’ annual conference
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April 26, 2011
Caron New York to Honor Mutual of America's Thomas J. Moran and Music Legends Dr. John and Patti Labelle at Annual Gala on May 18th in Manhattan
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John will perform, and multitalented Charles Grodin will host the event. Funds raised will benefit Caron’s scholarship program and support musicians in need of addiction treatment.
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March 28, 2011
Paul Hokemeyer, a Nationally Recognized Expert on Family Dynamics and Addictions, to Address Penn State
Caron New York's Dr. Paul Hokemeyer will address Penn State University students about how to handle mental health issues.
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March 24, 2011
Caron Treatment Centers Names Regional Vice President in New England
Nonprofit addiction treatment center ramps up for next phase of community service
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March 14, 2011
Sophie and Katherine of TLC’s "DC Cupcakes" Help Raise Awareness About Addiction & Recovery Through Cupcakes & Comedy
Caron Treatment Centers will feature Comedian Bob Perkell at Cupcakes & Comedy, a night of laughs to raise funds for addiction treatment scholarships.
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February 24, 2011
Caron Treatment Centers Hosts Comedy Night to Benefit Young Adults in Need
Proceeds will go to endowed scholarship fund to treat addiction in young adults
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