abuse treatment

Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs

Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs
As a substance abuse counseling expert, I know the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported in 2012 that over 22.2 million persons aged 12 or older were classified with substance dependence or abuse. Overall, 17.7 million had …
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Addiction Treatment: Budget Cuts Target Residential Addiction Treatment Centers – Ktoo

Budget cuts target residential addiction treatment centers – Ktoo
Filed under: Addiction Treatment

Budget cuts target residential addiction treatment centers
Ktoo
Budget cuts in residential substance abuse treatment would cost the state more over the long term, according to mental health professionals and addicts. A legislative subcommittee has proposed a… Continue reading

How Obamacare Is Changing Addiction Treatment Coverage – Huffington Post

How Obamacare Is Changing Addiction Treatment Coverage – Huffington Post
Filed under: Addiction Treatment


Boston Globe
How Obamacare Is Changing Addiction Treatment Coverage
Huffington Post
The federal government, for example, released final regulations in November concerning the ACA's requirements that mental health and substance abuse treatment receive equal footing with… Continue reading

Decriminalising Marijuana – Good or Bad Idea?

Decriminalising Marijuana – Good Or Bad Idea?
Filed under: drug alcohol rehab program

Even when we find that our rehabilitation programs isn't that successful, there's no reason why the government should (change the law to follow the West) because it will destroy our country," he told Malaysian Digest. He adds… Continue reading

Senate Bill Aims to Expand Drug-Abuse Treatment – Newsday

Senate bill aims to expand drug-abuse treatment – Newsday
Filed under: Addiction Treatment

Senate bill aims to expand drug-abuse treatment
Newsday
The legislation would also give decision-making authority for a patient's addiction treatment, including which type of care and for how long, to a medical professional. Supporters say that… Continue reading

VA’s Lack of Pain Treatment Options Led to Opiate Addiction, Vet Says – ABC News

VA’s Lack of Pain Treatment Options Led to Opiate Addiction, Vet Says – ABC News
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VA's Lack of Pain Treatment Options Led to Opiate Addiction, Vet Says
ABC News
Justin Minyard, a decorated 34-year-old Army infantryman who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, says… Continue reading