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Kentucky to Pour $32 Million From Drug Settlements Into Treatment Programs

Kentucky to pour million from drug settlements into treatment programs
[rewrite]A Courier-Journal investigation just over a year ago found that Kentucky's treatment options are woefully limited, especially for hard-core addicts in the need of the most care. And that has contributed to the state's longstanding problems with drug abuse.[/rewrite]
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Local center exec's input sought on governor's speech
[rewrite]That can be quite difficult as Bennington has no residential or intensive drug addiction treatment options. A few local doctors can prescribe Suboxone, a drug used to treat opiate addiction, but there is a limit to how many people can get those …[/rewrite]
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The Register's Editorial: Demonizing the poor is not helping anyone
[rewrite]A 2011 Florida law requires anyone seeking welfare benefits there to undergo and pay for a drug test. The cost is refunded if no evidence of illegal drug use is found. Floridians were tested for a few months before a judge issued a temporary injunction …[/rewrite]
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Severely Mentally Ill Abuse Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs More Than General Population

Severely mentally ill abuse alcohol, tobacco, drugs more than general population
[rewrite]2 (ANI): Researchers have found that rates of smoking, drinking and drug use are significantly higher among those who suffer from psychotic disorders compared to those in the general population. First author Sarah M. Hartz, MD, PhD, assistant professor …[/rewrite]
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Bradley Cooper opens up about past alcohol and drug abuse
[rewrite]Los Angeles, CA, United States (4E) – In the January issue of GQ magazine, Bradley Cooper has opened up about his past struggle with alcohol and drugs about a decade ago, when his career was starting to flourish. Without going into details, the …[/rewrite]
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County Taskforce Formed to Tackle 'Heroin Emergency'

County taskforce formed to tackle 'heroin emergency'
[rewrite]These calls might be a number of issues, including a resident with depression, suicidal thoughts or substance abuse, but director Kathi Cauley said much of the increase can be attributed to substance abuse and the severity of the calls also has …[/rewrite]
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5 Ways to Help Someone with a Drug Problem
[rewrite]During the intervention, these people gather together to confront the person and ask him or her to accept treatment.” This is important because many substance abusers deny that they have a problem, and even if they want to reach out for help, they may …[/rewrite]
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DCF Using 'Gold Standard' Addiction Assessments Ahead of Drug Testing

DCF using 'gold standard' addiction assessments ahead of drug testing
[rewrite]A private-sector addiction counselor vouched for the reliability of written drug abuse risk assessment forms used by a state agency — forms that will take on new significance this year when the agency implements drug testing for some welfare …[/rewrite]
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Drug use on the rise in Nigeria's biggest city
[rewrite]Kano has the country's highest drug abuse rate based on the number of seizures, arrests of addicts and convictions of arrested dealers, according to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). "It is a painful fact that Kano tops the drug abuse …[/rewrite]
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Drug Addiction Treatment, Massachusetts: Begin Your Recovery

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