War on Drugs Failure Gives Way to Treatment in States, Cities
War On Drugs Failure Gives Way To Treatment In States, Cities
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While conservatives and many liberals see the expansion of these courts as key to reform, libertarians and some on the left say society's response to drug abuse should take place outside the courthouse altogether. Seattle's LEAD program, some reformers …
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The Lion Chases Away the Dragon
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In a move away from imprisonment and punishment, Iran decided to view drug addicts as patients rather than criminals and accordingly to focus on treating them and reducing the demand for narcotics. According to Amir Afkhani's article for Foreign Policy …
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Genetics Identify Risk for Addiction and Tailored Treatment Plans for Pain …
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A larger GARS study also was conducted with 80 participants from two substance abuse treatment centers: the G&G Holistic Addiction Treatment Center, North Miami Beach, Fla., and Malibu Beach Recovery Center, Malibu Beach, Calif. In addition to the …
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Legislators question Medicaid's effect on drug abuse
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Some GOP legislators have proposed requiring drug tests and treatment programs for people who are addicted to drugs, abuse alcohol or use tobacco, Batchelder said. But states such as Florida and Georgia that have implemented similar programs have had …
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