Pregnant Women Abusing Drugs Need Addiction Intervention, Not Stigma: Report

Pregnant women abusing drugs need addiction intervention, not stigma: report
But a new report says women with substance abuse problems should be treated with compassion by health providers and society at large, especially during pregnancy, because addiction is a brain disorder and not a personal failing. Story continues below.
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Family First Intervention Adds Insurance Verification Service for Treatment …
Having insurance benefits that include substance abuse and mental health coverage can be a big help with covering the cost of addiction treatment. Some of the services covered may include drug testing, assessments and evaluations, individual counseling …
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The Addiction Puzzle, Part 5: Bringing Scientific Rigor to Addiction Research
In his 25 years of researching addiction, he has strived to push his field—and sometimes drag it, kicking and screaming—into the world of evidence-based medicine. His recent work has challenged two popular addiction interventions, to both the …
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Drug Abuse Intervention – Marie Branford.