Advocates Seek Stronger Substance Abuse Treatment Measures

Published January 9, 2013

Advocates seek stronger substance abuse treatment measures
In its 17-page report, the Legislative Task Force on Substance Abuse and Treatment Services cited a 2005 study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University which found Arkansas was spending about $ 888 million … Read more on Log Cabin Democrat

Does Demi Moore need treatment for drug abuse and eating disorder?
Los Angeles: Actress Demi Moore has sparked fears that she is heading towards relapse and will need treatment for substance abuse and an eating disorder for the second time. Moore's estranged husband Ashton Kutcher filed for divorce Friday, more than a … Read more on IBNLive

For Drug Users, a Swift Response Is the Best Medicine
(Older defendants were referred to HowardCenter, another program that provides substance abuse and mental health treatment.) “The key was offering sticks and carrots and compressing everything to provide a compact experience and rapid response,” … Read more on New York Times (blog)