Jan. 2, 2014 2:02 Pm
Jan. 2, 2014 2:02 pm
Filed under: drug abuse treatment
Substance abuse treatment is a service inmates have been asking for since a counseling program was dropped several years ago, said Lt. James Craig of the sheriff's department. Funding from the state's community corrections program dried up.
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Getting control of substance abuse
Filed under: drug abuse treatment
According to the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for persons with substance use disorders, as well as …
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Vt. mom weathers storm of opiate addiction
Filed under: drug abuse treatment
Vermont's health commissioner says the state spends more than $ 40 million a year to treat folks with opiate addiction, another $ 10 million-$ 20 million on associated motor vehicle accidents, opiate overdoses and hospitalization, and $ 2 million more on …
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De Blasio: People touched by Chiara's depression, substance abuse confession
Filed under: drug abuse treatment
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio says, “I think the video speaks for itself. I think it's quite clear. What she said is exactly what happened.” In the video, the 19-year-old college student said she sought treatment for depression and substance abuse. “I am …
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