Learning Disabilities & Chemical Dependency Treatment – First Half

Learning Disabilities & Chemical Dependency Treatment – First Half – Mary Crocker Cook, D.Min, LMFT, CADCII appears solo tonight tackling the connection between learning disabilities and chemical dependency. http://www.marycro…

Limits on Opioid Addiction Treatment Drugs Prove Problematic for Patients …

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These pills are often used for opioid addiction treatment, and include methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. The new policies, which were put into place by Medicaid and private insurers, are proving troubling for those with serious addictions who …
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Problem gambling and substance abuse, and lack of treatment options linked

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Problem gamblers are a hidden population among people with mental health or substance abuse issues who often don't get the treatment they need, a new study shows. Anywhere from 10 to 20 per cent of people with substance abuse problems also have …
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