Drug Abuse: Minnesota Sanctions Minneapolis-Based Drug Abuse Treatment Program

Minnesota sanctions Minneapolis-based drug abuse treatment program
Filed under: Drug Abuse

State regulators have sanctioned a Minneapolis-based chemical dependency treatment provider they say violated policies regarding the use of methadone in treating opiate addiction.
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The Shocking Faces of Meth Campaign

“A new anti-crystal meth campaign featuring the warped mugshots of alleged repeat users is scary, but is it effective at discouraging drug abuse? Not really, say researchers. The “Horrors of Methamphetamines,” launched by Rehabs.com, claims to show the physical self-destruction that the drug is capable of.”* Rehabs.com released a campaign showing mugshots with progressively worse faces of meth users to deter people from the drug. Apparently, it’s not working well. Why not? And would shocking pictures work for another kind of ad campaign? Ana Kasparian and John Iadarola (Host, TYT University) break it down. *Read more from Michael McLaughlin: www.huffingtonpost.com Support The Young Turks by Subscribing bit.ly Support The Young Turks by Shopping bit.ly Like Us on Facebook: www.fb.com Follow Us on Twitter: bit.ly Buy TYT Merch: theyoungturks.spreadshirt.com Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com