Sycom GM RSS feed generatorThu, 15 Oct 2009 15:33:15 GMTSubstance Abusehttp://voa.org/default.aspxCopyright 2009en-usTue, 16 Mar 2010 07:41:11 GMT1Detoxificationhttp://voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Substance-Abuse/Detoxification.aspxDetoxificationTue, 13 Oct 2009 17:19:32 GMTFeatured Program: Volunteers of America of Utah's Center for Women and Childrenhttp://voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Substance-Abuse/Detoxification/Featured-Program-Volunteers-of-America-of-Utahs-Center-for-Women-and-Children.aspxIn Salt Lake City, Volunteers of America's Center for Women and Children accepts women and children during the detoxification stage of recovery. "Many women are able to stay on the track to recovery because they want to do right by their children. They want to be good parents," Volunteers of America of Utah President/CEO Kathy Bray says.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:23:49 GMTFeatured Story: Gregory Campbellhttp://voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Substance-Abuse/Detoxification/Featured-Story-Gregory-Campbell.aspxGregory Campbell's life spiraled out of control in 2003 when he crashed his automobile, under the influence of drugs, with his 7-year old son in the backseat. No longer able to deny his self-destructive and potentially harmful behavior, Gregory placed Prince in the care of relatives and entered an inpatient program for drug addicted and mentally ill veterans managed by the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:33:15 GMTIntensive Outpatient Serviceshttp://voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Substance-Abuse/Intensive-Outpatient-Services.aspxIntensive Outpatient ServicesTue, 13 Oct 2009 11:54:27 GMTFeatured Program: The Bailey's Crossroads Community Shelterhttp://voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Substance-Abuse/Intensive-Outpatient-Services/Featured-Program-The-Bailrys-Crossroads-Community-Shelter.aspxOne interesting approach is being implemented in Northern Virginia. The Bailey's Crossroads Community Shelter in Northern Virginia operated by Volunteers of America Chesapeake, is a place where the toughest cases reside. Here, individuals gather from diverse backgrounds with some of the most serious personal issues, such as mental illness, poor physical health, and alcohol or drug addiction. All are homeless. And, all have entered the shelter willingly with one goal in mind - to reclaim and rebuild their lives. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:30:28 GMTResidential Treatmenthttp://voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Substance-Abuse/Residential-Treatment.aspxResidential TreatmentTue, 13 Oct 2009 11:59:21 GMTFeatured Program: Massachusetts' Rebound Program for Adolescentshttp://voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Substance-Abuse/Residential-Treatment/Featured-Program-Massachusetts-Rebound-Program-for-Adolescents.aspxRebound's mission is to provide a safe treatment environment for adolescents who are experiencing problems in their lives due to alcohol and other drugs. The residents learn sober living skills, coping techniques that do not include the use of mood-altering chemicals, and tools for preventing relapse into active use.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:41:08 GMT