drug addiction

AP News in Brief at 5:58 Am EST

...  News in Brief at 5:58 am EST He described the drug abuse as "a crisis bubbling just beneath the surface" and called on the Legislature to pass laws encouraging treatment and seek ideas on the best way to prevent… Continue reading

Lessons Learned From Snohomish County Reclaiming Futures: Systems 101 Event

...  Learned from Snohomish County Reclaiming Futures: Systems 101 Event We also had a series of concurrent workshops about the juvenile justice system and juvenile justice reforms, juvenile drug court, child and family services, substance abuse treatment, the Seven Challenges… Continue reading

Safer Alternative to Smoking in 2014 Find Out by

...  nicotine will root the body of smoker to go through physical withdrawal signs and desires. As the nicotine allows good effect on the brain, it helps in … Read more on SBWire (press release) Police say community effort needed… Continue reading

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Toronto Launches Program to Support Adults

...  & Drug Rehab Toronto Launches Program to Support Adults … A Toronto alcohol and drug rehab center is launching a program that encourages healing from alcohol addiction and drug addiction for adults and adolescents through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers.… Continue reading

Former State Chemist Sentenced to Jail for 18 Months

...  state chemist sentenced to jail for 18 months Her attorney, Elaine M. Pourinski, had asked Rup to impose a sentence of four years probation with no jail time, saying Farak struggles with drug addiction and mental health issues like… Continue reading

What Do You Do if Your Insurance Only Gives 20 Visits Per Year and You Need More..?

...  luck. What do you think? Answer below!   DCF using 'gold standard' addiction assessments ahead of drug testing A private-sector addiction counselor vouched for the reliability of written drug abuse risk assessment forms used by a state agency —… Continue reading