Drug Abuse: Paul Metler and Joe Kuchenbuch: Quality Substance Abuse Programs Are … – Battle Creek Enquirer

Paul Metler and Joe Kuchenbuch: Quality substance abuse programs are … – Battle Creek Enquirer
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Paul Metler and Joe Kuchenbuch: Quality substance abuse programs are … Battle Creek Enquirer The article interviewed two residential programs, which constitute a small proportion of individuals treated for substance abuse. The majority of treatment for alcohol and drug abuse occurs in outpatient settings due to accessibility and cost …

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Government to conduct nationwide survey on drug abuse – Economic Times
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Government to conduct nationwide survey on drug abuse Economic Times NEW DELHI: With a view to check increasing drug abuse among youths, the government would conduct a nationwide survey on use of narcotics and take stock of shortcomings in de-addiction programs in various states. The survey, expected to begin by … and more »

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Prescription drug abuse conference set in SW Va – WVNS-TV
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Prescription drug abuse conference set in SW Va WVNS-TV Heaphy says the conference's goal is to raise awareness of the social, economic and other costs of prescription drug abuse and develop recommendations to combat the problem. In July 2011 an educational forum on prescription drug abuse was held in … and more »

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Prescription Drug Abuse a Growing US Problem

US health officials say drug abuse is a leading cause of death in the United States and that prescription drugs are a big part of the problem. Mike O’Sullivan reports from Los Angeles that painkillers and mood-altering medications have left many people addicted, with serious results.