Obama Drug Strategy Targets Prevention, Treatment
Researchers define traits associated with prescription drug disorders in a primary care setting
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have identified clinical characteristics associated with prescription drug use disorder (PDUD) in primary care patients with chronic pain. The study found that by identifying characteristics of prescription drug abuse,… Continue reading
How to Persuade or Convince a Person to Undergo Addiction Treatment?
I know there are people out there who would say that the person has to hit rock bottom first, that he has to do it on his own… But I have heard of cases wherein the addict was forced to undergo addiction treatment, and that worked well. I just want… Continue reading
Caron Treatment Centers’ Service Awards Presented
Assembly backs food stamps for drug felons
SACRAMENTO — The California state Assembly approved a bill today that would allow convicted drug felons to collect food stamps without proving they are in treatment for their drug addiction.
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Treatment for Addiction and Psychiatric Problems- Texas
For treatment of psychiatric problems, Texas residents with substance abuse issues turn to the solace of our centers. We believe that healing should occur in a comfortable, supportive environment. Our program approaches recovery by treating both addiction and mental health issues. Heal your body, mind and spirit, and find freedom… Continue reading
Zabrina-a Mom Recovering From Drug Addiction
This is a true story of a mom who kept her children with her while she went into treatment for drug abuse. Zabrina knew she needed residential treatment for her drug addiction. But she refused to leave her children for the time she would be away. Then she learned about… Continue reading
California Assembly OKs Food Stamps for Felons
Land-Use Talk in Bethlehem (Video)
BETHLEHEM—Retreats for people recovering from addiction, plans for an amusement park for troubled youth and noise from kennels are all land-use-related issues that have arisen in the last couple of years, each time prompting new calls for the town to finally adopt zoning.
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