Sharp Rise in Admissions From Benzo/Pain Med Combinations

Published December 28, 2012

Sharp Rise in Admissions From Benzo/Pain Med Combinations

Filed under: drug treatment programs

Admissions to substance abuse treatment programs by patients using a combination of benzodiazepines (benzos) and pain relievers have risen drastically over the past decade, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services …
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South Texas drug treatment program struggles with finances

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It serves 15,000 to 20,000 people with drug and alcohol prevention and treatment programs, as well as HIV treatment and housing programs. Between 45 and 60 employees work for STCADA, with eight in Rio Grande City and four in Weslaco. A few years ago …
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North Tonawanda woman pleads guilty, spurns drug treatment

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LOCKPORT – A North Tonawanda woman pleaded guilty in Niagara County Court this week to selling the drug Suboxone, but her attorney said she decided against entering the judicial diversion program of court-supervised drug treatment. Amy L. Shank, 37, …
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