Experts: Officials Missed Signs of Prescription Drug Crackdown's Effect on

Experts: Officials missed signs of prescription drug crackdown's effect on
With the nationwide heroin problem gaining greater attention after the recent death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from heroin and other drugs, experts on addiction say the government's actions contributed to the problem it is now confronting. The war …
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Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs
As a substance abuse counseling expert, I know the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported in 2012 that over 22.2 million persons aged 12 or older were classified with substance dependence or abuse. Overall, 17.7 million had …
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Senate bill aims to expand drugabuse treatment
A little-publicized bill now in the state Senate's insurance committee would drastically expand treatment options for heroin and opioid pill addicts — and potentially reshape the landscape of drug rehabilitation in New York, experts say. Senate Bill …
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