Obama Adviser Says Recovering Drug Addicts Should Speak Up
Obama adviser says recovering drug addicts should speak up
NEW HAVEN — The president's top adviser on drug policy urged those recovering from drug addiction to give hope to others by speaking out, saying that stigma and denial about substance abuse are obstacles to treatment. Michael Botticelli, acting …
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Highland County drug deaths at state average
Heroin addiction has been increasing as prescription painkiller abusers turn to the cheaper and more readily available drug, and local officials agreed with that conclusion. “Percocets (a form of oxycodone) are going for about $ 25 or $ 30 per pill” on …
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Pataskala Alcoholism Treatment Helpline Aims to Assist Addicts in Recovery
Pataskala Alcoholism Treatment Helpline Aims to Assist Addicts in Recovery
For those in Pataskala, OH who struggle with a hazardous substance abuse to drugs and alcohol, finding a treatment facility with expert staff members can be a big challenge. Thanks to the new Alcoholism Treatment Helpline however, anybody can pick up …
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RIA awarded .7 million to help improve alcohol treatment strategies
… improve alcohol treatment strategies. RIA's Paul Stasiewicz sitting at his desk in his office. Paul Stasiewicz has received a $ 2.7 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to study treatments that can help people …
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CBT Use With Substance Abuse (Cocaine): Overcoming Resistance Case Presentation
CBT use with Substance Abuse (cocaine): Overcoming Resistance Case Presentation – This video roleplay is part of a training on CBT use with substance users available at www.bestpracticetrainers.org. CEUs are available for NASW members or r…
Medical Board issues new rules for prescribing opiates
Under the new policy, doctors are encouraged to conduct a "social and vocational assessment" of patients needing pain medications and screen them for any history of mental health disorders and alcohol or drug abuse. The policy also advises doctors to …
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I Can't Bear to Watch My Mom Detox
I can't bear to watch my mom detox
When I was growing up, my mom never had an obvious substance abuse problem. Even though her father was an alcoholic and addiction is thought to be hereditary, she never exhibited any outright addictive behaviors. And until recently, she hadn't …
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Marijuana news: Denver's 4/20 celebrations a mostly mellow affair
Marijuana, she said, helps with her anxiety and is safer than prescription drugs. The day wasn't without snags, reported Ingold: By late afternoon, Denver police had issued 47 … Denver Health Medical Center paramedics had treated 14 people, including …
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Activists Seek Help for Addicts
Activists seek help for addicts
Develop a standard of care for heroin-addiction treatment, in part by reaching out to recognized experts in addiction medicine who have evidence on effective treatment. • Work with insurance companies and Medicaid to option coverage and affordable …
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If We Build It, Will They Come? Drug Treatment and the Affordable Care Act
With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, Congress has provided us with a historic opportunity to reduce the demand for illegal drugs. The law requires health insurance companies, Medicaid and Medicare, to cover treatment for substance abuse disorders.
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UB Researchers Granted $2.7M to Study Alcohol Treatment
UB researchers granted .7M to study alcohol treatment
Therapy will take place at RIA's Clinical Research Center, the only alcoholism and substance abuse treatment facility licensed by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services to conduct clinical research. Stasiewicz said the study …
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Proposed substance abuse treatment center would be a first in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – More West Virginians died as a result of substance abuse in 2013 than auto accidents. That doesn't come as a surprise to Jim Wilkerson. He's the development director of the T Center. Once it's built, it will be the first of its kind …
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