Majority of Americans Want to Treat, Not Jail, Drug Users: Survey
Majority of Americans want to treat, not jail, drug users: survey
While people are still worried about the extent of drug abuse, especially in their schools and neighborhoods, those surveyed supported less harsh punishment for non-violent offenders, especially marijuana users, the Pew Research Center found. Two thirds also said they supported the growing movement among some U.S. states to back away from mandatory sentences for minor drug crimes, according to …
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County Judge Wants Drug Rehab at Jail
County judge wants drug rehab at jail
MEDINA — Medina County Common Pleas Judge James L. Kimbler wants the county to reopen the east pod of the jail to serve as a short-term rehab facility for drug offenders with opiate and heroin addictions. Kimbler presented the proposal to the county commissioners Tuesday. County officials will meet at 9 a.m. today to discuss Read More… The post County judge wants drug rehab at jail appeared …… Continue reading
Following Veteran's Overdose Death, Report Finds Problems at Miami VA Drug Rehab Program
Following veteran's overdose death, report finds problems at Miami VA drug rehab program
A drug abuse rehabilitation program at Miami’s Veterans Affairs hospital failed to monitor patients, provide sufficient staff, control access to the facility or even curb illicit drug use among patients — culminating with the death of a combat veteran.
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Nicole Richie To Star In New VH1 Reality Show '#CandidlyNicole'
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Study Finds That Baclofen Drug Has Potential to Prevent Cocaine Relapse
Study finds that baclofen drug has potential to prevent cocaine relapse
Relapse is the most painful and expensive feature of drug addiction-even after addicted individuals have been drug-free for months or years, the likelihood of sliding back into the habit remains high. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that 40 to 60 percent of addicted individuals will relapse, and in some studies the rates are as high as 80 percent at six months after… Continue reading
Campaign to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
Campaign to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
Drug prevention experts are trying to convince local teenagers that abusing prescription drugs can be just as bad as using cocaine and heroin.
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Powerful new painkiller causes concern
South Georgia drug agents are joining Georgia's Attorney General in voicing concerns Zohydro ER, which just hit the market. It's designed for terminal cancer patients and others with severe pain. But law… Continue reading