Courtesy Cory Monteith

Published July 18, 2013

Courtesy Cory Monteith

Filed under: drug addiction treatment facilities

The actor "has voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction," his rep tells PEOPLE. "He graciously asks for your respect … Monteith, 30, has been open about his past struggles with substance abuse. He admitted in a …
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Breaking Down the Myths about Substance Abuse Treatment

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Research facilities before committing to find the best fit. Myth: Treatment isn't necessary because people can stop using drugs if they really want to. Fact: Research shows that a person's brain chemistry changes with long-term substance abuse. This …
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Our View: Drug battle requires skill, patience

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Almost half the people admitted to the Cumberland County mental health system in 2012 were there mainly because of substance abuse. A high proportion of those needed treatment for abuse of prescription painkillers like those on which the Observer's …
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