Effective Addiction Treatment

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A groundbreaking report published last year by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University concluded that “the vast majority of people in need of addiction treatment do not receive anything that approximates …
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Local counselor uses "brain training" to prevent drug abuse

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"It was the best decision that we have made, by far, for him," she revealed. Lusher says this technique, when coupled with other therapy, can correct symptoms of other disorders. Treating those illnesses reduces your risk for substance abuse later in life.
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Massey: Removing the stigma is first step to decreasing suicide

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Judge Marla Parker of the 47th District Court, which covers Farmington and Farmington Hills, said 60-80 percent of men and women in jail have substance abuse problems and they aren't getting treatment. A solution. But Parker also presides over the …
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Mental illness among young offenders on rise in Texas

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It surpassed the rate of similarly situated young offenders receiving drug and alcohol abuse treatment. Copyright Associated Press, Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or …
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