Editorial | The terrible costs of drug addiction
And a recent $ 32 million settlement the state won with two drug companies has been a windfall for cash- and resource-strapped drug-treatment programs throughout Kentucky, including $ 1 million dedicated to treatment centers for pregnant addicts.
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Williston attorney pushes inpatient drug treatment
There are tools, mental tools, in treatment to get you out of drug addiction. You have to make the decision, 'I want to quit.'" The Northwest Human Service Center in Williston has an outpatient drug treatment program, but patients leave every day and …
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Williston attorney pushes inpatient drug treatment
WILLISTON, N.D. — An attorney says the western North Dakota oil patch hub of Williston should establish an inpatient treatment program for drug offenders. Drug crimes have been on the rise in Williston, and jailing drug offenders doesn't address the …
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POV: Let's Get Serious about Treating Addiction
Reward longer stays in treatment and stop using providers that are unable to successfully retain patients in treatment long enough for it to be effective. Longer time in treatment, inpatient or outpatient, improves outcomes. Research shows that drug …
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Antianxiety Drugs Successfully Treat Autism
At much higher doses, benzodiazepines treat epilepsy and anxiety in human patients now, including those with autism. Still, Sikich cautions, the drugs may not be a good fit for everyone. Physicians considering prescribing lower doses of clonazepam for …
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Jim Irsay checks into drug rehab treatment center
Facing criminal charges, including driving under the influence and four felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is checking himself into a drug rehab treatment facility. Irsay was arrested Monday and …
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DSHS Chief: Legislature to blame for lack of drug treatment funding
The top human services official in the state, Sec. of DSHS, Kevin Quigley, authored a string of emails Thursday to defend his agency and put the blame squarely on the legislature for failing to adequately fund outpatient and detox drug treatment for …
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Time for a local drug treatment center or methadone clinic, say some officials
BENNINGTON — The time may be ripe for a drug treatment center to come to Bennington, according to a state senator and town leaders. "I think it's time for Bennington to start to work to have a methadone clinic, whether it be a mobile one that's here a …
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Local centers reaching limits on treating heroin addicts
Increased heroin use is a problem across New York State and a challenge for treatment sites like Beacon Center in Utica. Opiate addiction is very difficult to overcome and clinical supervisor Admina Spahic says many patients require medication like …
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California Non 12-Step Addiction Treatment Centers Awarded CARF Accreditation
Watsonville, California – In March 2014, the Redwood Cliffs alcohol and drug treatment facility (utilizing the Narconon drug rehabilitation method) was very pleased and proud to announce the achievement of three-year accreditation from CARF …
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New proton gun cancer treatment center opens
At the center, patients will undergo radiation treatments in which pencil-sized proton beams are used to attack tumors more precisely than other methods can, officials said, noting the goal is to prevent damage to healthy tissue around the tumors. The …
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Letter: Substance abuse treatment programs need funding
Residential substance abuse treatment is designed not only to treat or resolve a person's addiction, but also to address the underlying conditions and circumstances that contribute to addiction. 6. Entire families and communities benefit from their …
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Law would target drug–addicted new mothers
Local prosecutors want to implement penalties for women who bear drug-addicted babies, but also offer incentives that would allow the woman to receive drug treatment and not face prosecution. The state District Attorney General Conference is pushing to …
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