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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
Filed under: alcohol rehab no insurance

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 →