US Could Save Billions, Lift Black Community by Treating Instead of Jailing

US Could Save Billions, Lift Black Community by Treating Instead of Jailing

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

“Spending money on prevention and intervention of substance abuse treatment programs will yield better results than spending on correctional facilities. This will help to improve the quality of life especially among African Americans. Furthermore, the …
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EDITORIAL: Drug treatment program's growth good development

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

Beginning in January, the treatment courts will receive a three-year $ 325,000 federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's Center for substance Abuse Treatment. These grants and state reimbursements are important in hiring …
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Fulton County Creates Substance Abuse Program for Military Veterans

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

The Superior Court of Fulton County said it is launching a Veterans Expanded Treatment Services — VETS — initiative following its receipt of a $ 750,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Fulton County's VETS …
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Four Circles Introduces Innovative Transition Program

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

Four Circles Recovery Center, an innovative, state-of-the-art addiction, substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders treatment program for young adults ages 18-28, has announced the launch of a new extended care transition program for …
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