Posts Tagged ‘drug abuse’
VA’s Lack of Pain Treatment Options Led to Opiate Addiction, Vet Says – ABC News
VA’s Lack of Pain Treatment Options Led to Opiate Addiction, Vet Says – ABC News
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VA's Lack of Pain Treatment Options Led to Opiate Addiction, Vet Says
ABC News In 2012, CIR found VA doctors wrote more than 6.5 million prescriptions for hydrocodone, oxycodone, methadone and morphine. That's more than the total number of patients they saw and a 270 percent increase from 2001. "That's a staggering number to me … |
Drug Abuse Methadone – Google News
Freeport lawmaker’s overdose drug bill proceeds, along with debate – The Forecaster
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Freeport lawmaker's overdose drug bill proceeds, along with debate
The Forecaster "It's not a euphoric drug," said Chuck Romanoff, clinical supervisor at Discovery House, a drug treatment center and methadone clinic in South Portland. "It doesn't encourage people to use drugs. If anything, it discourages it because the experience is … |
Syringe Photos Are a ‘Poor Publicity Stunt’ Ahead of Local Elections, Says … – thejournal.ie
Syringe photos are a ‘poor publicity stunt’ ahead of local elections, says … – thejournal.ie
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Syringe photos are a 'poor publicity stunt' ahead of local elections, says …
thejournal.ie Glynn added that he wanted to be clear that he admitted that there was a drug and alcohol addiction issues in the town “but so does every small village, town and city in the country” he said. He said the authorities were dealing with the issue … |
Drug Abuse Methadone – Google News
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Allowing Private Drug Counselors to Bill Medicaid Will Promote Treatment … – vtdigger.org
Allowing private drug counselors to bill Medicaid will promote treatment … – vtdigger.org
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Allowing private drug counselors to bill Medicaid will promote treatment …
vtdigger.org A bill to allow alcohol and drug counselors to bill Medicaid will help more people who struggle with substance abuse get back on their feet, lawmakers, state officials and advocates said Tuesday. The House Human Services Committee is poised Wednesday … |
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More Money for Recovery Centers in Budget Adjustment – My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22
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More Money for Recovery Centers in Budget Adjustment
My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22 The HowardCenter saw 16,000 people last year, one-third of which were substance abuse patients. There's a backlog of those waiting to … He said the increased funding would benefit taxpayers because it costs more to put a drug addict in jail than it … |
OUR OPINION: Heroin Just One Part of Maine’s Drug Problem – Morning Sentinel
OUR OPINION: Heroin just one part of Maine’s drug problem – Morning Sentinel
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OUR OPINION: Heroin just one part of Maine's drug problem
Morning Sentinel But it's important not to lose sight of the prescription drug abuse problem that feeds the demand for heroin and puts the state at risk. It's also … Maine has created a two-year cap for people who receive methadone treatment under the MaineCare program. |
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A History of Addiction Treatment for Black Men and Women – Auburn Citizen
A history of addiction treatment for black men and women – Auburn Citizen
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A history of addiction treatment for black men and women
Auburn Citizen In 1960, methadone treatment for heroin addiction became popular. It was thought by some to be a deterrent to crime, so clinics were often set up in black communities. One of the good things that came of this, along with help for heroin addicts, was … |
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Doctor, Ex-Police Officer Indicted in ‘Pill Mill’ Scheme in Metairie, Slidell – the Times-Picayune
Doctor, ex-police officer indicted in ‘pill mill’ scheme in Metairie, Slidell – The Times-Picayune
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Doctor, ex-police officer indicted in 'pill mill' scheme in Metairie, Slidell
The Times-Picayune The prosecutors are Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill McSherry and Michael Redmann of the Orleans Parish district attorney's office. "Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions in our community," U.S. Attorney Kenneth Polite said. "We must … |
Drug Abuse Methadone – Google News
Our View: Heroin just one part of Maine’s drug problem – Press Herald
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Our View: Heroin just one part of Maine's drug problem
Press Herald But it's important not to lose sight of the prescription drug abuse problem that feeds the demand for heroin and puts the state at risk. It's also … Maine has created a two-year cap for people who receive methadone treatment under the MaineCare program. |