Treatment for Drug Abuse: Substance Abuse: A Family Disease

Substance Abuse: A Family Disease

Kathleen Hodgins, BSW, CASAC, an Assistant Director For Treatment at GCASA’s Albion Office describes the idea of Substance Abuse as a family disease. You can reach Kathy at 585-589-0055

ON BEACON HILL: Senate passes legislation to combat prescription drug abuse
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Under the bill, doctors and hospitals will be required to notify a parent or guardian of any minor treated for drug overdose. Information on substance abuse treatment options must also be provided, and a social worker will be available for counseling …
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New Jersey's approach to drug addiction, and how policy priorities will be …
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Chris Christie proposed mandatory treatment in lieu of jail “for every nonviolent offender with a drug abuse problem in New Jersey, not just a select few.” “I am not satisfied to have this as merely a pilot project,” he said.
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