Substance Abuse Services Still Need Support – Nashoba Publishing
Substance abuse services still need support – Nashoba Publishing
Substance abuse services still need support Nashoba Publishing That's the message spreading from Boston to Ayer, where a drug court program helps drug offenders reintegrate into society. Last week, Gov. Deval Patrick announced the need to provide better treatment for substance abusers rather than imprison them. |
Sen. Bob Casey supports bill to combat prescription drug abuse in Pennsylvania – York Dispatch
Sen. Bob Casey supports bill to combat prescription drug abuse in Pennsylvania York Dispatch With heroin and prescription opioid abuse apparently skyrocketing in York County and across the state, Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., supports a national bill that lays out a response strategy. The Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act would … Casey backing legislation to combat opioid abuse |
Critics frustrated with progress of state drug strategy – KARE
Critics frustrated with progress of state drug strategy KARE The Minnesota Department of Human Services released its first year report last week about the state's strategy to combat drug abuse and not everyone is pleased with the progress. The most immediate priorities identified were prescription opiate and … |
Saline leaders say teen drug use is in community’s ‘blind spot’ – The Ann Arbor News
Saline leaders say teen drug use is in community's 'blind spot' The Ann Arbor News Unfortunately, it appears that this horrible situation exemplifies how tragic substance use and abuse can be, and the life-and-death consequences involved; for that reason, I'm relieved that our community has started a Substance Abuse Task Force to … |