substance abuse

What Are Somethings I Should Look for in a Good Substance Abuse Program?

Question by Tonnie: What are somethings I should look for in a good substance abuse program?
Where can I find resources for parents to be active participate in therapy sessions for drug abuse adult children who has recently been incarcerated? What are somethings I should look for in a good substance abuse program?

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More Flexibility for Take-Home Drugs to Treat Opioid Addicts

More Flexibility for Take-Home Drugs to Treat Opioid Addicts

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Under the rule change, which was issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and takes effect January 7, 2013, eligible patients being treated through an opioid treatment program (OTP) will be able to receive the …
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Hooked on opiates: DARE out, former addicts in to fight use in schools

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Dagestan Ministry of Education Conducts Roundtables on Drug Abuse Prevention

Dagestan Ministry of Education conducts roundtables on drug abuse prevention

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Makhachkala, December 17, 2012. The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Dagestan held a roundtable discussion on drug abuse prevention. As to the Ministry official, the event was held in order to prevent drug abuse and promote healthy …
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YourNews: Substance abuse prevention award names first recipient

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What Are Some Careers in Drug Rehabilitation?

Question by : What are some careers in drug rehabilitation?
I’m interested in a career in a drug rehab center, what are some positions?
I know that most people in the field have had substance abuse problems, and while I personally haven’t my dad, his parents, and great-grandfather are all severe alcoholics.

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Answer by raysny
Someone else asked the same question recently:

Over 90% of rehab centers in the US are 12step based, AA/NA. Most of the rest are Narconon, a Scientology based program, or heavily religious. Courts, government agencies, and employee assistance programs mandate 12step rehabs.

How Will a Person Be Able to Find the Right Addiction Treatment Center for Him?

Question by ashli ls: How will a person be able to find the right addiction treatment center for him?
I was just thinking that maybe drug rehabs didn’t work for other people because they got into the wrong place. I have a friend who needs to get treated, and she wants to know how to choose the treatment center that will be right for her. I want to be able to help.

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Scituate: FACTS Anti-Drug Coalition Developing Program Action Plan

Scituate: FACTS anti-drug coalition developing program action plan

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The Scituate FACTS coalition for the prevention and intervention of substance abuse met last night at the town library, to develop a series of action plans for the program. FACTS or Families, Adolescents and Communities against Substance Abuse broke …
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Mixed verdicts in Arkansas drug-corruption case – Wire National News – The

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