Shortage of Drug–treatment Facilities for Parents Hurts Families: Advocates
Shortage of drug–treatment facilities for parents hurts families: advocates
Filed under: drug addiction treatment facilities
A shortage of treatment facilities where drug-addicted parents can stay with their children is having a devastating impact on at-risk youth in B.C., advocates say. Most facilities do not allow children to stay with parents who are getting help for a …
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Substance Abuse : How to Treat Soma Addiction
Substance Abuse : How to Treat Soma Addiction – Soma is a powerful muscle relaxant that people are often given after injuries. Treat soma addiction by examining the social environment of the patient with help from an addiction specialist in this free video on substance abuse. Expert: Dr. Kim Makoi Bio: Dr. Kim Makoi has been a chiropractor in San Francisco for more than 11 years. He is also an addiction specialist. Filmmaker: Sam Lee
Deaths Reinforce the Case for Legalizing Heroin
Deaths reinforce the case for legalizing heroin
Filed under: drug abuse facts
… the drug itself? Doesn't it destroy lives? The very word "heroin" causes most of us to shudder. Prepare to be surprised by the facts. … The proposal I put forth is specific to heroin, and is very simple legislatively: the reclassification of …
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Tough Denver DUI Program Graduates First Class
Tough Denver DUI program graduates first class
Filed under: Colorado Drug Treatment Centers
The group completed a rigorous program of longer-than-usual treatment, frequent and random Breathalyzer and urine analysis and drug tests, court appearances every other week, along with close supervision and support of counselors and others in their …
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Long Drug Course No Help for UTI in Men
Long Drug Course No Help for UTI in Men
Filed under: drug addiction treatment minneapolis
In fact, treatment beyond 7 days increased the likelihood of late recurrence (10.8% versus 8.4%, P<0.001) and slightly, but significantly, increased the frequency of Clostridium difficile infection, reported Dimitri Drekonja, MD, of the Minneapolis VA …
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Ohio Prison Reductions From Reforms Slow, Steady
Ohio prison reductions from reforms slow, steady
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More than a year into its reforms, prison officials are underwhelmed somewhat by reductions in population, said Linda Janes, chief of staff with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. “We certainly have seen … The facilities cost …
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