Kentucky Invests $7 Million to Treat Drug Addiction in Prisoners
Kentucky Invests Million to Treat Drug Addiction in Prisoners
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“Investing in treatment programs is absolutely a prudent use of resources,” said Justice Secretary J. Michael Brown. “Substance abuse is the number one driver in our inmate population. It tears apart families, and communities in… Continue reading
Opiates Passing Alcohol as Top Addiction in Monroe
Opiates passing alcohol as top addiction in Monroe
Filed under: drug addiction treatment
Heroin and prescription drug abuse are surpassing alcoholism as the top addiction problem in Monroe County, treatment program officials report. "Opiates" — including illicit drugs and prescription pain-killers — accounted for nearly 41 percent of …
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Panel Seeks to Cut Costs of Drug Abuse in Minnesota
Panel seeks to cut costs of drug abuse in Minnesota
Filed under: drug addiction treatment
Law officers, treatment providers and court officials told a panel gathered at the Public Service Building about problems with prescription drug abuse, heroin, methadone and alcohol. “We have more and more methadone-addicted babies in our… Continue reading
Is Anyone Familiar With Ibogaine as a Treatment for Drug Addiction?
Question by salinger: Is anyone familiar with Ibogaine as a treatment for drug addiction?
My best friend is in a reputable drug rehab for a cocaine addiction and is wanting to leave to check herself into a rehab in Mexico that uses Ibogaine.
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I Need to Find Three Credible Sources From the Internet on Drug Addiction?
Question by dakcloud10: I need to find three credible sources from the internet on Drug Addiction?
I am looking for information and statistics on incarceation and treatment and the effects it has on our society.
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Answer by Toad
‘Credible’ made me rethink many suggestions. Many wonderful organizations… Continue reading
What Factors Must Be Present in an Addiction Treatment Program Before It Can Be Considered Effective?
Question by dianna ns: What factors must be present in an addiction treatment program before it can be considered effective?
I don’t really know how to scrutinize treatment programs and I want to make sure that my friend who’s about to get herself rehabilitated gets what she needs out… Continue reading