Panel Examines Link Between Chronic Pain, Prescription Drug Abuse

Panel examines link between chronic pain, prescription drug abuse

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Michael Demask, the executive director of the Hazelden Addiction Treatment Center in Naples, said he became addicted to pain pills following a car crash when he was in his 30s. He quit cold turkey in a treatment facility and hasn't … About 80 percent …
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Opening soon: Long-awaited McDowell drug treatment clinic to take 24 clients

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“Anticipation has not died down, but I think picked up the closer we get to the opening. We are also hoping to get one of the regional drug treatment facilities proposed by the governor into McDowell County as well. That would be a huge benefit for our …
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Providers work hard to stay ahead of heroin epidemic

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When Christian Hospital opened its drug treatment center about eight years ago, it probably didn't expect some of the addiction trends that have since taken shape among young people in the St. Louis area. Experts say growing abuse of pain pills among …
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