Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
Of the 23.1 million Americans who needed treatment for drugs or alcohol in 2012, only 2.5 million people received aid at a specialty facility, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Heroin addicts are a …
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Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
Of the 23.1 million Americans who needed treatment for drugs or alcohol in 2012, only 2.5 million people received aid at a specialty facility, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Heroin addicts are a …
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A gaping hole in addiction treatment
More than 23 million Americans needed treatment for an alcohol or drug problem in 2012, but only about 11 percent received it, according to estimates from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In Calhoun County …
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Despite Affordable Care Act, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
More than 23 million Americans needed treatment for an alcohol or drug problem in 2012 but only 11% received it, according to estimates from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Under the decades-old federal …
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Following veteran's overdose death, report finds problems at Miami VA drug …
A drug abuse rehabilitation program at Miami's Veterans Affairs hospital failed to monitor patients, provide sufficient staff, control access to the facility or even curb illicit drug use among patients — culminating with the death of a combat veteran …
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Long wait for drug rehab program
THE waiting list for an offender drug rehab program has blown out to more than 12 months in the North. The court-mandated drug diversion program is available to offenders who break the law primarily because of a drug addiction.
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York VA launches residential mental health rehab program
The mission of the program is to provide state-of-the-art, high-quality residential rehabilitation and treatment services for veterans with mental illness, addiction, homelessness and/or psychosocial deficits. The program identifies and addresses goals …
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First drug treatment center planned for Uintah County
Both are part of a group working to open Uintah County's first residential treatment facility for substance abuse. The Open Arms Recovery Center will offer residents a safe place to live while they work to get clean. Counselors from outside providers …
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Brewers beat Braves 2-0 in Braun's 1st game back
First day back on the job after a drug suspension was already a day to remember for the Brewers slugger. Then he added … Injured RHP Gavin Floyd and LHP Mike Minor are on the same rehab program in the minors for the Braves. Both are scheduled to …
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Braves' bats silenced in 2-0 loss to Brewers
It was a memorable day for other reasons for Braun, who drew a standing ovation in his return from a drug suspension. Braun went 1 for 4 … Injured RHP Gavin Floyd and LHP Mike Minor are on the same rehab program in the minors for the Braves. Both are …
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New Adolescent Helpline Now Available for Teens Suffering from Addiction
A new helpline for young adults in Cocoa Beach, FL provides guidance and advice on drug and alcohol addiction recovery. Teenage drug and alcohol addiction has long been a serious problem in Cocoa Beach, FL. Each day, countless young adults struggle …
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'Teen Mom' airs updated specials on first group of mothers, displays hardships
Portwood served 17 months in prison for drug-related charges after being charged with domestic violence in 2010. Portwood went though a rehab program and at the beginning of the “Being Amber” special, she was released. The special followed Portwood …
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