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The Health Antidote to a Heroin Surge

The health antidote to a heroin surge
Attorney General Eric Holder calls a rise in heroin use a 'health crisis.' He's right to focus on the health aspect – intervention, prevention, treatment. Addiction itself is not a crime but a cause for cure.
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Most Addicts Won’t Seek Treatment — Until Police Intervene – the Herald Bulletin

Most addicts won’t seek treatment — until police intervene – The Herald Bulletin
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Most addicts won't seek treatment — until police intervene
The Herald Bulletin
“The problem is that most get arrested and run into legal trouble before they seek help,” Dr. Andrew Skinner said of… Continue reading

Addiction Treatment: “Bangor’s Burden” Part 2: Addiction Treatment Controversy – WABI

“Bangor’s Burden” Part 2: Addiction Treatment Controversy – WABI
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“Bangor's Burden” Part 2: Addiction Treatment Controversy
WABI
Studies suggest opiate addiction is a serious problem here. A 2011 federal report shows that Mainers are seeking treatment at a higher rate than any other state. Bangor is… Continue reading

Hernando Health and Support for Feb. 5

Hernando health and support for Feb. 5
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2 p.m. the third Saturday, Crystal River Health and Rehabilitation Center, 136 Northeast 12th Ave., Crystal River. Free day care provided with advanced … SHINE counselors offer information and assistance with Medicare (figuring out paperwork, bills …… Continue reading

Addiction Treatment: Which Heals First, Trauma or Addiction? – PsychCentral.com (Blog)

Which Heals First, Trauma or Addiction? – PsychCentral.com (blog)
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Which Heals First, Trauma or Addiction?
PsychCentral.com (blog)
DSC01514 Old-school therapy dictates that before post-traumatic stress symptoms, or indeed any mental health symptoms could be treated in someone experiencing active addiction, they first had to… Continue reading

Addiction Treatment: Heroin Addict Fights for Insurance Coverage for Treatment – W*USA 9

Heroin addict fights for insurance coverage for treatment – W*USA 9
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Heroin addict fights for insurance coverage for treatment
W*USA 9
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA9) — Only on 9, we bring you one family's struggle to find affordable care for their heroin-addicted son, and insurance coverage… Continue reading