Hispanics in U.S. less likely to complete substance abuse treatments
Approximately 50 percent of Hispanic patients receiving treatment for substance abuse in the United States complete their treatment program, compared to 62 percent of non-Hispanic whites. According to research from experts at the Perelman School of …
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Replacing Prison Terms with Drug Abuse Treatment Could Save Billions in …
Newswise — RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Sending drug abusers to community-based treatment programs rather than prison could help reduce crime and save the criminal justice system billions of dollars, according to a new study by researchers at …
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Contingency Management May Cut Drug Use, Hospitalization
"Relative to people with only 1 of these conditions, individuals with co-occurring disorders have more severe substance use and psychiatric symptoms, poorer treatment adherence, and higher rates of homelessness, HIV infection, psychiatric …
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Oregon finds efforts to treat drug addicts paying off
It also covers Suboxone medication treatment, and a new waiver program lauded by Kentucky leaders will pay for outpatient addiction treatment for 5,800 people. Most states do more. A survey by the National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse …
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Chat2Recovery.com Offers Innovative Online Substance Abuse Treatment in …
The program consists of twice weekly group therapy sessions conducted pseudonymously online, some individual sessions with a counselor, and emergency access to counseling staff. Clients can choose whether they would prefer their individual … Chat 2 …
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Texas' largest addiction–treatment nonprofits merge
The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston, the largest nonprofit provider of outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment services in Texas, has merged with Austin Recovery. The Austin entity is the largest nonprofit provider of residential drug and …
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Study shows troubling racial disparities in completion of alcohol and drug …
"Our findings show troubling racial disparities in the completion of alcohol and drug abuse programs, and they point specifically to socioeconomic barriers that make it difficult for minority groups to access and sustain treatment," said Brendan …
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Oregon finds efforts to treat drug addicts paying off
Most states do more. A survey by the National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors says Kentucky is one of seven states that don't provide overall Medicaid coverage for even the minimum level of treatment. Some legislators say they …
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NGO fighting teen drug abuse could fold
Al Sam, which has been operating in Israel for more than 30 years to reduce drug use and alcohol abuse among teenagers and young adults, provides the individuals concerned and their families with professional treatment. The association also run a …
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Parents need to stay involved to keep down teen substance abuse
Although there is no failproof way to keep your children off drugs, early action by parents and involvement in the community can help curb substance abuse. According to the Treatment Research Institute, the first step in keeping children off drugs is …
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Survey of Teen Drug Use Released
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) released its revised 2012 survey, "Monitoring the Future," which questioned 46,733 students in the 8th, 10th and 12th grades about their drug use. For the first time, the survey also includes "bath salts," a …
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Principal, study look at teen drug use among Souderton Area students
Principal, study look at teen drug use among Souderton Area students. Published: Saturday, December 22, 2012. By Meghan Ross [email protected]. Editor's note: This is the third of four articles looking at the issue of drugs in the Indian Valley …
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Zimbabwe: Street Madness Says – No to Drug Abuse
These teens are either school dropouts or the ones still attending school who often mix and mingle with no focus of what will become of their lives. Several types of drugs are susceptible to abuse by these youths. They range from the most common and …
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As heroin scourge spreads, parents, authorities seek answers
Casey, he said, was intelligent and well-versed in the types of different prescription medications and their effects. Mack suspects his son was involved in prescription pills before turning to heroin. … In a statement, Preet Bharara, the U.S …
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'Recover to Live': A guide to treating addictions yourself
… prescription drug abuse now causes more deaths than heroin and cocaine combined. sadly, just one in ten with an addiction ever receive treatment. christopher kennedy knows the struggles of this all too well, has been in recovery for more than 20 …
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Rumor: Mike Goldberg Left the UFC to Enter Rehab for Drug Addiction
The rumor that is circulating on Wednesday surrounds longtime UFC commentator Mike Goldberg and his recent sabbatical from announcing duties. As reported first by TerezOwens.com, the story as of now is that Goldie has entered rehab for drug addiction.
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Drug Rehab Seeks Respondents for Post Acute Withdrawal Survey
The Hollywood, Florida drug rehab center is asking people in any stage of recovery to fill out a confidential, self-reporting survey about Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome – considered by many to be the #1 cause of relapse among those with substance …
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