OMNI has sent about 900 teens through the 18-week Seven Challenges classes offered in its building, McKenna said; of that group, 70 percent reported on the day of their last session that they had ended or reduced their substance abuse. They had no … Read more on Lincolnshire Review
Substance abuse cost state more than .2 billion in 2010
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Lost productivity results when employees at a business seek help, but the real loss occurs when such behavior shifts toward criminal activity. Productivity loss due to incarcerations resulting from alcohol or drug use totaled $ 63.7 million, according … Read more on Homer News
Brockton region looks to social media to help area youth fight addiction
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The site, which is private for area youths recovering from drug addiction, was launched two months ago and now boasts 200 recovering addicts as members, said Dr. Joseph Shrand. Shrand, who treats local addicts ages 13 to 17, hopes federal dollars … Read more on Enterprise News