Teen Addicts Sought for Program

Published January 1, 2013

Teen addicts sought for program

Filed under: drug addiction help substance abuse

"We will be providing them (parents and guardians) with information about addictions that they may not have and look at how they can be supportive … to help their teen reduce or end their substance abuse," Dirks said. Teen participants … While it …
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Studies downplayed risks of OxyContin

Filed under: drug addiction help substance abuse

The nation has been overwhelmed by an epidemic of addiction to prescription painkillers — more widespread than cocaine or heroin — that has left nearly 2 million in its grip, according to federal statistics. “It turns out that the doctors didn't know …
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Advocates seek stronger substance abuse treatment measures

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LITTLE ROCK (Arkansas News Bureau) — Substance abuse costs Arkansas about $ 888 million annually, but just 6 percent of Arkansans who need help with a drug addiction actually receive treatment, according to two legislative task force reports.
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