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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.

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Casey Pushing for Drug Abuse Legislation – 90.5 WESA

Casey Pushing For Drug Abuse Legislation – 90.5 WESA


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Casey Pushing For Drug Abuse Legislation
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Saying Pennsylvania is in a prescription and drug abuse crisis, Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) is pushing for legislation to study and fight opioid abuse. The Prescription Drug Abuse Act would include training for practitioners, state grants for drug
Sen. Bob Casey supports bill to combat prescription drug abuse in PennsylvaniaYork Dispatch

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Grant Hackett Enters Rehab: Australian Swimmer Seeks Treatment for Drug Abuse … – the Independent

Grant Hackett enters rehab: Australian swimmer seeks treatment for drug abuse … – The Independent


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Grant Hackett enters rehab: Australian swimmer seeks treatment for drug abuse
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It is the second time the swimmer has battled an addiction to the drug. In 2012, towards the end of his swimming career, he told the Sydney Daily Telegraph that he had a “heavy reliance” on the medication after first being given… Continue reading

Grant Hackett to Attend Luxury Malibu Rehab Clinic Where Ben Cousins Went – Herald Sun

Grant Hackett to attend luxury Malibu rehab clinic where Ben Cousins went – Herald Sun


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Grant Hackett to attend luxury Malibu rehab clinic where Ben Cousins went
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He has previously admitted to having a problem with prescriptions drug, especially Stilnox which he has described as “evil”. Family friends said Hackett appeared especially stressed and agitated during the legal hearings to finalise his divorce from
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Prescription Drug Abuse Focus of Governors’ Winter Meeting Session – vtdigger.org

Prescription drug abuse focus of governors’ winter meeting session – vtdigger.org

Prescription drug abuse focus of governors' winter meeting session
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WASHINGTON — As part of the National Governors Association's (NGA) ongoing effort to help states reduce prescription drug abuse, findings from the Prescription Drug Abuse Reduction Policy Academy were the focus of the Health and Human Services 
Vt.'s Shumlin tapped to co-lead drug abuse meetingLexington Herald Leader


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Experts Say Early Drug Use Leads to More Significant Effects – Kansas First News

Experts say early drug use leads to more significant effects – Kansas First News

Experts say early drug use leads to more significant effects
Kansas First News
“Don't underestimate pot. It's not 'just pot.' Pot is a serious drug of abuse, it has serious consequences, and as the marijuana has gotten stronger, those consequences have been more intense,” said Voth. Brian Thompson of Topeka is a recovered drug

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