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Public Defenders Play Critical Role in Justice System

Public defenders play critical role in justice system

Filed under: drug addiction facts

And though the facts of the case are dramatic the incident illustrates the way a case typically ends up in the public defender's office: shortly after her arrest, Kimber appeared in court; she was required to fill… Continue reading

Survey of Teen Drug Use Released

Survey of Teen Drug Use Released

Filed under: drug addiction

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) released its revised 2012 survey, "Monitoring the Future," which questioned 46,733 students in the 8th, 10th and 12th grades about their drug use. For the first time, the survey also includes "bath salts,"… Continue reading

In Tackling Substance Abuse, State Could Learn From Oregon

In tackling substance abuse, state could learn from Oregon

Filed under: drug abuse statistics

West Virginia admittedly has a long way to go toward getting a grip on the state's rampant substance-abuse problem and developing a strategy that provides people the help they need to pull themselves out of… Continue reading

Are There Any Addiction Treatment Programs Offered in Owyhee?

Question by Tommy: Are there any addiction treatment programs offered in Owyhee?
I’m from Owyhee, Nevada and I’m wondering if there are any addiction treatment programs around the area. I need to suggest a program to help my friend Zach get over his addiction with cocaine. Thank you for… Continue reading

What Are 5 Major Problems That Jail Inmates Bring to the Instituition?

Question by Silver: what are 5 major problems that jail inmates bring to the instituition?
what can be done about them? what do you think might be alternatives to jail? which do you personally support and why?

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Answer by Erica
In New Hampshire according to the State… Continue reading

I Need to Find Addiction Treatment Centers in Presque Isle, Maine. How Will I Do This?

Question by camilla s: I need to find addiction treatment centers in Presque Isle, Maine. How will I do this?
I’m planning on doing a survey regarding addiction treatment centers and maybe even get a few interviews. I just want to know how I’m going to find them.

Best… Continue reading