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Massachusetts Law Would Allow Access to Addiction Treatment

...  … Read more on PR Web (press release) Seabrook voters head to polls today NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA … SEABROOK — When the polls at the Community Center open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., voters will decide on… Continue reading

Stigma a Major Barrier to Treatment for Pregnant Women With Addictions

...  a major barrier to treatment for pregnant women with addictions Doctors and other health care providers need to check their moral outrage at the door and treat pregnant women addicted to drugs and alcohol with compassion and supportive, team-based… Continue reading

Yolo County Agencies Work to Treat Meth Addiction

...  County agencies work to treat meth addiction Yolo County contracts out substance abuse treatment services to various health care providers. For inpatient substance abuse treatment, services are provided at residential facilities such as Cache Creek Lodge and Fourth… Continue reading

Jonesin' for Weed: Can People Really Crave Marijuana?

...  of cannabis are subjective, dependent on the intentions and state of the user, and vary widely, then wouldn't it follow that long-term effects would have the same features? To complicate this, my lab even has new research … If… Continue reading

How Lasers Can Switch Off Cocaine Addiction

...  of taking child to drug deal Burton, who also uses the last name Thomas, was arrested on several charges, including possession of heroin and cocaine with the intent to sell. She was released … Use the 'Report' link on… Continue reading

DA to Begin Prosecution of Mothers Who Use Drugs

...  prosecutors have joined a handful of other district attorneys' offices across the state in prosecuting women who use drugs during pregnancy and give birth to babies in drug withdrawal. As a result, in the coming months … Read more… Continue reading