Dr. Grinstead Speaks Out About the Medication Assisted Addiction Treatment Controversy

Dr. Grinstead Speaks Out About The Medication Assisted Addiction Treatment Controversy – www.addiction-free.com – Dr. Grinstead discusses how he is hearing and seeing more and more that “old-school” addiction treatment programs are opposing ANY medication assisted interventions and use the “Don’t Take Nothing No Matter What” attitude that on one hand can be a valuable asset while also for some people be a major obstacle for ongoing recovery. He urges that we all need to get the word out that some people need to be on appropriate medication assistance to give them a fighting chance of obtaining recovery. What can you do to make a difference here? Post your comments here and on Dr. Grinstead’s Blog site. www.addiction-free.com

Kentucky works to give addicted inmates treatment while still behind bars

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Marion County jail has several programs aimed at getting people off substance abuse treatment. Brigette Smith, from Carrolton, Ky. is in jail for burglery, possesion, wanton endangerment, and stolen property. She is in the substance abuse treatment …
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