Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada - The White Buffalo Youth Inhalant Center has reopened in their new location in the Muskoday First Nation. The center aims to help young girls, ages 12 to 17, with their abuse of inhalants. Both the center and the community members of the Muskoday First Nation are excited for the move to their area as they feel the center will have a positive influence on local youths. The new partnership also emphasizes their new approach to treating substance abuse with holistic medicine.
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Showing posts with label treatment. Show all posts
Friday, May 4, 2018
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Man Found Huffing in Restaurant Bathroom
via The Buffalo News
A Buffalo man overdosed on inhalants in a restaurant restroom. He was charged with possession of a hypodermic instrument and the inhalation of toxic vapors. He was then taken to a medical center for treatment and a psychiatric evaluation. An employee found the man when he attempted to clean the restroom. Fire crews ha to manually unlock the door.
A Buffalo man overdosed on inhalants in a restaurant restroom. He was charged with possession of a hypodermic instrument and the inhalation of toxic vapors. He was then taken to a medical center for treatment and a psychiatric evaluation. An employee found the man when he attempted to clean the restroom. Fire crews ha to manually unlock the door.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Connecticut Woman Found Passed out in Bathtub Just Hours after Release From Prison
Via the Norwalk Connector in Connecticut:
A 29 year old woman who was found passed out in a bathtub
after abusing inhalants in November has been granted intervention in lieu of
conviction. She was found in the
aforementioned state within two hours of being released from jail. If she successfully
completes substance abuse treatment she will not have a conviction on her
record.
Friday, November 22, 2013
New Inhalant Data in Mexico
Via the Digital Journal:
According to Mexico's Health Secretariat:
According to Mexico's Health Secretariat:
- the number of inhalant users in Mexico rose 70% from 2002-2008.
- the number of people checking into drug treatment centers rose 80% during the same time.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Maryland Woman Dies from Inhalant Addiction
Via WUSA9 in Washington, D.C.:
A young Maryland woman recently lost the fight to inhalant addiction when she was found dead behind a Walmart store in West Palm Beach, Florida, last month.
The 28-year-old from Annapolis, MD, was described as an "extroverted young woman who loved to laugh," and be surrounded by friends. She was first introduced to inhalants by an ex-boyfriend, but later became addicted and went through several rounds of treatment at facilities in both Virginia and Florida. In July, the young woman stopped answering phone calls and texts and eventually passed away from huffing.
Her family is dedicated to spreading knowledge on inhalant abuse and increasing awareness in communities across the country. They are currently accepting donations for the Malia's Fund, which will provide grants to non-profit organizations dedicated to addressing the disease of addiction.
A young Maryland woman recently lost the fight to inhalant addiction when she was found dead behind a Walmart store in West Palm Beach, Florida, last month.
The 28-year-old from Annapolis, MD, was described as an "extroverted young woman who loved to laugh," and be surrounded by friends. She was first introduced to inhalants by an ex-boyfriend, but later became addicted and went through several rounds of treatment at facilities in both Virginia and Florida. In July, the young woman stopped answering phone calls and texts and eventually passed away from huffing.
Her family is dedicated to spreading knowledge on inhalant abuse and increasing awareness in communities across the country. They are currently accepting donations for the Malia's Fund, which will provide grants to non-profit organizations dedicated to addressing the disease of addiction.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Sentenced for Inhalant Abuse in Wisconsin
Via WQOW TV in Wisconsin:
A Wisconsin mother with a history of huffing has been sentenced. In September she was found lying on the ground near a grocery store after she had been huffing. This week she was put on probation and ordered to start a treatment program.
The article also notes that two years ago the woman was arrested after rolling her car while huffing and then several weeks later was found in a motel room surrounded by 35 empty aerosol cans.
A Wisconsin mother with a history of huffing has been sentenced. In September she was found lying on the ground near a grocery store after she had been huffing. This week she was put on probation and ordered to start a treatment program.
The article also notes that two years ago the woman was arrested after rolling her car while huffing and then several weeks later was found in a motel room surrounded by 35 empty aerosol cans.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Harsher New Inhalant Law in Illinois
From WSIL in Illinois:
The article discusses a new law “backed by local legislators and prosecutors brings stiffer penalties to those who huff chemicals.”
The law is aimed at getting help for repeat “huffers.” It increases jail time for those individuals from 30 days to one year. A treatment program for them is also incorporated into the measure.
The article discusses a new law “backed by local legislators and prosecutors brings stiffer penalties to those who huff chemicals.”
The law is aimed at getting help for repeat “huffers.” It increases jail time for those individuals from 30 days to one year. A treatment program for them is also incorporated into the measure.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Massachusetts Passes Bill on Inhalant Abuse
Via TeenDrugAbuse.org
"Representative Charley Murphy of Massachusetts’ 21st Middlesex district has helped facilitate the passage of a new state bill that includes treatment options for families affected by inhalant abuse.
Currently, Massachusetts family members, physicians, and law enforcement have the capacity to petition the courts for substance abusers to receive court-mandated alcohol or substance abuse treatment in state-approved rehabilitation facilities. Court-ordered treatment usually involves substance abuse rehabilitation residency for 30–90 days, depending on the severity of the substance abuse and its related problems. However, the existing statute overlooks the need for rehabilitation for inhalant abusers whose substance abuse dependencies and addictions tend to go untreated.
With passage of this new state law, Rep. Murphy hopes to bring more focus on this serious problem and assist local families who are affected by inhalant abuse get the help they need. With Rep. Murphy’s bill, the courts can now have the ability to intervene during these crucial moments for teenagers and provide them with the treatment they need, and hopefully prevent further growth of this risky behavior among youths."
Source: Boston.com, Murphy Touts Passage of Inhalant Bill, August 3, 2010
"Representative Charley Murphy of Massachusetts’ 21st Middlesex district has helped facilitate the passage of a new state bill that includes treatment options for families affected by inhalant abuse.
Currently, Massachusetts family members, physicians, and law enforcement have the capacity to petition the courts for substance abusers to receive court-mandated alcohol or substance abuse treatment in state-approved rehabilitation facilities. Court-ordered treatment usually involves substance abuse rehabilitation residency for 30–90 days, depending on the severity of the substance abuse and its related problems. However, the existing statute overlooks the need for rehabilitation for inhalant abusers whose substance abuse dependencies and addictions tend to go untreated.
With passage of this new state law, Rep. Murphy hopes to bring more focus on this serious problem and assist local families who are affected by inhalant abuse get the help they need. With Rep. Murphy’s bill, the courts can now have the ability to intervene during these crucial moments for teenagers and provide them with the treatment they need, and hopefully prevent further growth of this risky behavior among youths."
Source: Boston.com, Murphy Touts Passage of Inhalant Bill, August 3, 2010
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Canadian Inhalant Treatment Centre Expands Services
From Sturgeon Lake Reserve in Canada:
The White Buffalo Youth Inhalant Treatment Centre is expanding its addiction services. The Centre was established in 1996 and is located in northern Saskatchewan.
It "is a nationally recognized residential facility that treats youth who have addictions to solvents. Located on Sturgeon Lake First Nation, the centre is open to youth 12 to 17"
The White Buffalo Youth Inhalant Treatment Centre is expanding its addiction services. The Centre was established in 1996 and is located in northern Saskatchewan.
It "is a nationally recognized residential facility that treats youth who have addictions to solvents. Located on Sturgeon Lake First Nation, the centre is open to youth 12 to 17"
Friday, September 5, 2008
Patient in Treatment Center Dies From Huffing
From Newscow.com in Cowley County, Kansas:
A 45 year old man died after huffing computer duster at a substance abuse treatment facility last month. He was found “unresponsive in his room at the center when emergency personnel arrived on Aug. 22.”
The man smuggled the item into the facility. He had “been at the treatment center for three days, video evidence confirmed that he concealed the can of dust remover from staff.”
The spokesperson for the Center notes, “Staff checked his stuff but he had the can hidden in the front of his pants. Everyone felt horrible about it.”
A 45 year old man died after huffing computer duster at a substance abuse treatment facility last month. He was found “unresponsive in his room at the center when emergency personnel arrived on Aug. 22.”
The man smuggled the item into the facility. He had “been at the treatment center for three days, video evidence confirmed that he concealed the can of dust remover from staff.”
The spokesperson for the Center notes, “Staff checked his stuff but he had the can hidden in the front of his pants. Everyone felt horrible about it.”
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