Advocates Seek Stronger Substance Abuse Treatment Measures
Advocates seek stronger substance abuse treatment measures
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LITTLE ROCK — Substance abuse costs Arkansas about $ 888 million annually, but just 6 percent of Arkansans who need help with a drug addiction actually receive treatment, according to two legislative task force reports. State lawmakers are being urged …
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Limiting Maine addiction treatment is foolish
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What if the debate about treatment centered on your life? Being addicted to prescription drugs causes family- and employment-related distress for so many Maine people. In 2008, the state had the highest rate of residents admitted for treatment for …
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Treat root of abuse: expert
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Dr Montgomery said strategies to prevent abuse are needed to help families who are struggling, whether that's economically, with relationships, or mental health and addiction issues. "It's very stressful being a parent, and even a parent who's well …
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