Rehab Centers Struggle to Keep Drugs Out

Published October 22, 2013

Rehab centers struggle to keep drugs out

Filed under: drug addiction articles

Studies from the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that 40% to 60% of people treated for drug addiction relapse, a rate similar to other chronic diseases such as hypertension, asthma and diabetes. "Addicts will go to great lengths to get drugs …
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Maine battles back in drug abuse epidemic

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The public is also more aware of the issue of prescription drug abuse, through educational programs like drug take-back efforts by local police departments. "When you look at the studies, most of the diverted pills (that feed an addiction) come from …
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Drug–addicted babies on rise in Tennessee

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So far this year, there have been more drug-addicted babies born in Tennessee than in all of 2011, according to statistics released last week by the state Department of Health. “They've been keeping very accurate tabs on the infants suffering from …
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