Written by MELISSA GAHERTY

Published May 2, 2013

Written by MELISSA GAHERTY

Filed under: free drug treatment programs

“Many believe marijuana to be a gateway drug, but I've found that people are using it as an exit drug to ease withdrawal successfully. I would like to see substance abuse treatment programs consider using marijuana in the future.” Reiman provided a …
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No Funding for Inmate Drug Treatment: Bad News for Public Safety?

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The program, called the Drug Offender Rehabilitation Module, provides treatment for drug addicts and helps the inmates enter classes for their GED and employment. Both Prince William County Sheriff Glendall Hill and Commonwealth's Attorney Paul Ebert …
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Titan Plunges After FDA Rejects Drug–Addiction Treatment

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More than 12 million people reported using prescription painkillers recreationally or without a prescription, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drugs were involved in 14,800 overdose deaths in 2008, more than cocaine and …
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Zolpidem Linked to Sharp Increase in ED Visits – Medscape

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Women and the elderly appear to be most prone to adverse reactions linked to zolpidem, a widely prescribed medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for short-term treatment of insomnia. Zolpidem is the … For example, its …
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