Plans for large Calverton drug addiction treatment center move ahead
A large new drug addiction and treatment center, designed to support research into alcohol and drug abuse, has received approval from Riverhead's Zoning Board of Appeals and its developers expect to file a site plan in six to eight months.
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Jackson's heroin problem persists, fueled by prescription drug abuse …
It means treatment needs to be reinstated, adjusted or changed. It does not mean treatment has failed. Relapse rates for drug addiction are similar to those for other chronic medical illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension and asthma, which also have …
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Poll: Majority Of Chronic Pain Sufferers Feel Treated Like 'Drug Addicts' By …
The majority of people who suffer from chronic pain feel they are treated like drug addicts during their pharmacy visits, and nearly one-third of pain sufferers showed concern they are being embarrassed by their healthcare provider. (Getty) …
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