OUR OPINION: Drug Abuse Not Just a Problem of Law Enforcement
OUR OPINION: Drug abuse not just a problem of law enforcement
Filed under: drug addiction treatment
The same thing has been happening in Maine, where state officials say opiate addiction is increasing even as successful steps have been employed against prescription drug abuse. This is the danger of treating drug… Continue reading
A Vaccine to Curb Addicts' Highs
A Vaccine to Curb Addicts' Highs
Filed under: drug addiction treatments
As an expert in addiction treatment, what depresses me is that a quarter-century later, I would still have to give her the same answer. But another possibility is now on the horizon: a vaccine for addiction to cocaine… Continue reading
Bernalillo County Halts Methadone Drug Treatment Program
Bernalillo County Halts Methadone Drug Treatment Program
Filed under: drug addiction treatment
Jailers at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center are defending their decision to cancel the state's only inmate methadone treatment program by the end of the year. They say the $ 10,000-a-month program, which has been treating opioid… Continue reading
Are There Any Addiction Treatment Programs Offered in Albany?
Question by joy: Are there any addiction treatment programs offered in Albany?
I’m from Albany, New York and I want to enroll in a addiction treatment program. I’m not an alcoholic or a drug addict. I just want to learn more about the nature of addiction treatment programs because… Continue reading
My Nephew Was Taking by Child Protective Services Because of Violence and Drug Abuse?
Question by zeppelin: My nephew was taking by child protective services because of violence and drug abuse?
My nephew was taking by child protective services because of violence and drug abuse by the parents and put in the care of my in-law. He was taken about two week ago.… Continue reading
Addict Treatment 'Better Than Jail'
Addict treatment 'better than jail'
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Around seven in 10 people (69%) believe treatment for drug addiction would be the most effective measure to reduce reoffending among women who commit non-violent crimes. The poll of around 1,550 people finds that 68% think support to tackle alcohol… Continue reading