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New Treatment for Pregnant Drug Addicts

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A handful of clinics are offering something new for pregnant women like Teresa Starks who are battling prescription-drug addiction: obstetrical care combined with counseling and addiction treatment. WSJ's Arian Campo-Flores reports. Photo: Andrew Spear.
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Officials urge community involvement to curb drug abuse (with video)

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Sue Nowak, an AOD prevention specialist, said residents can do more to prevent drug abuse at home by recognizing the signs of addiction and encouraging loved ones to seek treatment. Parents can be especially proactive by knowing where their children …
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Stigma still blocks aid to drug addicts

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We have a 44-year record of treating opiate addicts in Massachusetts. Several years ago, at the encouragement of the state, we began to explore the feasibility of establishing a treatment facility in Berkshire County. The fatal and near-fatal overdose …
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