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Can Ecuador Stop the Spread of Abusive, Underground Clinics?

Can Ecuador stop the spread of abusive, underground clinics?

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Many abusive clinics are run by religious organizations, Mr. Wolfe says, and, often in cases of alcohol and drug use, arise in response to a lack of state treatment for addiction. "Many people in these centers are put there by family members who are at …
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Decline in young people seeking alcohol & drug misuse help

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Weak and Unwilling to Punish Criminals

Weak and unwilling to punish criminals

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Mandatory sentencing should only be used for offences involving violence, child sex offenders and serious drug matters. These are the … The new "king hit" laws to be introduced next year in NSW are merely treating the symptoms but not curing the …
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New drug rules could harm patients

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Rodriguez Holding Roundtable on Substance Abuse Treatment

Rodriguez holding roundtable on substance abuse treatment

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Guam – As part of the efforts to improve substance abuse treatment on Guam, a series of roundtable meetings kicks off this Thursday. Committee on Health chair Senator Dennis Rodriguez Jr. will host the first roundtable with the Guam Behavioral Health …
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Specialists at Drug Rehab Hinesville Announce New Addiction Treatment Tactic

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Report: Aldon Smith to Be Treated for Substance Abuse After Today's Game

Report: Aldon Smith To Be Treated For Substance Abuse After Today's Game

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… reached regarding 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith, who crashed his car Friday morning, allegedly failed a breathalyzer, and allegedly had pills and weed in his possession at the time of the crash: Smith has a substance-abuse problem and needs treatment.
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37pc increase in booze and drug addicts

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Man Gets 17 Years in Road Worker's Death

Man gets 17 years in road worker's death

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To wean himself from addiction, he entered a methadone program. To ease the pain, he got a prescription for Xanax. Methadone is a narcotic used in drug detoxification programs. Xanax is used to treat anxiety and depression. Eleventh Circuit Prosecutor …
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Florida Drug Rehab Destination Hope Celebrates Recovery Month By Focusing

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What Are the Different Kinds of Drug Treatment Programs?

Question by dolores df: What are the different kinds of drug treatment programs?
I would just like to know what they’re called. Just out of curiosity, that is.

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Answer by blair *
Well, it really depends upon the drug rehab or treatment center. I guess you’d have to contact them to know what kind of program they are offering. To appease your curiosity, though, here are some kinds of treatment programs: Narcotic Antagonist Treatment Using Naltrexone, Agonist Maintenance Treatments, Short-Term Residential Programs, Outpatient Drug-Free Treatment, Long-Term Residential Treatment, Medical Detoxification and Treating Criminal Justice-Involved Drug Abusers and Addicts.