Heroin addicts face barriers to recovery
Of the 23.1 million Americans who needed treatment for drugs or alcohol in 2012, only 2.5 million people received aid at a specialty facility, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Heroin addicts are a …
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Springfield Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces Residential Treatment Expansion
Springfield Alcohol Drug Rehab is announcing an expansion of its residential treatment program for people with drug addiction problems in and around the Springfield area. Within the residential treatment program, people receive an opportunity to …
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Heroin Addicts Face Barriers to Treatment
Candy Murray Abbott, left, and Tammie Norris hold a sign made by Norris that shows a pair of angel's wings with the names of youths who have died from drug abuse in Hamilton, Ohio. The two mothers, who both have a child that is … As the ranks of …
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Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
(CNN) – Republican Gov. Chris Christie teamed up with former Democratic Gov. Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and …
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Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
There are about 12,000 addiction treatment programs nationwide, according to McLellan's organization. Of those, about 10 percent are residential facilities, about 80 percent are outpatient programs and about 10 percent are methadone clinics. There's …
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US Drug Courts Favor Treatment for Addiction Over Jail Time
Play video (2:49). US Drug Courts Favor Treatment for Addiction Over Jail Time. 2 days. Nightly News Drug courts allow those whose crimes are rooted in addiction to avoid prison and seek treatment. For some heroin addicts, this program was a life-saver.
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