The Slippery Slope of Prescription Drug Abuse

The slippery slope of prescription drug abuse
To make matters worse, there are very few substance abuse treatment centers. The few that exist are costly and poorly covered by health insurance. The real solution was when she first reported back pain, the first chance to say "no." The real solution …
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Calhoun County Circuit Court sentencings
Mark Allen Watson, 55, 47 Hubbard St., Battle Creek, pleaded no contest to assault with a weapon: 18 months probation, must successfully complete substance abuse assessment and treatment program, may have no contact with certain individuals and must …
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NIDA releases new guide on treating teen substance abuse
To address this issue, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) released new resources today that assist substance abuse treatment specialists, health-care providers and parents in treating teens struggling with drug abuse and identifying those who …
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