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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Why For-Profit Prisons House More Inmates Of Color
Beyond the historical over-representation of people of color in county jails and federal and state prisons, Petrella found, people of color "are further overrepresented in private prisons contracted by departments of correction in Arizona, California …
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Coalition leader recognized for advocacy, prescription drug initiatives
“In 2010, JP Banks was a key part of the initial task force on prescription drug abuse in Hall County that led to the adoption of the program by the Medical Association of Georgia Foundation,” Palmer said. “The Drug Free Coalition of Hall County has …
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The Last Drug Czar?
The White House budget for 2014 devotes 57 percent of drug-control spending to punishment and interdiction while just 43 percent went to treatment and prevention. Kerlikowske has noted such numbers increased … Some drug reformers speculate the White …
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Reporter's Notebook: Governor hopeful Avellone focusing on drug–abuse crisis
He praised the center, which has a substance abuse treatment model, includes inpatient and outpatient services, and handles 22,000 annual client visits. The center has 30 beds in its detox unit for alcohol and opiate treatment, according to its website.
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Doctors continue fight against prescription drug abuse
Doctors are teaming up with treatment centers to combat addiction and drug overdose deaths in Jackson County. Health care practitioners are also recognizing that they have started many patients on the road to addiction by prescribing opioid pain …
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Bay District Schools Provides Counseling for Substance Abuse
Bay District School Leaders have signed a deal with the Life Management Center to provide professional counseling for students with a substance abuse problem. The two organizations have a long standing relationship, but this is the first time they've …
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Overcoming Addiction: Former addict studying to become a counselor
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) – A life consumed with finding the next buzz, doing whatever it takes to get her hands on drugs. That is what 28-year-old, Shannon Evans, says her life used to be about. Now, a full time student at Big Sandy Community and …
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Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise in the QCA
She's a substance abuse counselor, and the Director of RICCA, the Rock Island County Council on Addictions. And addictions are on the rise. "Young adults, adults, elderly.. Across the board," she explains. "Most people who become addicted to …
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COUNSEL'S CORNER: Provider Strategies to Combat the Prescription Drug …
Alix C. Michel and David J. Ward, with Michel & Ward, Chattanooga, Tenn., have a combined 50 years of legal experience, primarily in medical and professional malpractice and prescription drug abuse matters. Their expertise in … In July of 2012, the …
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Chief Lansdowne's fatally flawed fix for drug abuse
The money saved, which they estimate at $ 150 million to $ 200 million a year, would be earmarked for drug treatment and mental health programs, crime prevention programs in schools and a fund for victims of trauma. If cleared by the state for …
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Jack Conway | Treating drug abuse essential
When I was elected your attorney general six years ago, I made stopping prescription drug abuse one of my top priorities. I created Kentucky's first statewide prescription drug task force and helped craft landmark legislation that has shut down half of …
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