Opiate Addiction Treatment Facility Set to Open in Chillicothe

Opiate addiction treatment facility set to open in Chillicothe

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The center does not accept walk-ins. People who are interested in seeking … Because of the structure set up in Kentucky, where Medicaid does not help pay for addiction treatment except for pregnant women, the clinic will be self-pay, McCarthy said …
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Calvin found guilty in methadone deaths

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Daughlton Calvin of Morton was convicted Thursday of two homicide counts for providing the prescription drug methadone to two other young men who died within a day of each other last spring. His case … They included Cody Schillinger, 19, also of …
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Oregon Counting On Numbers To Help Track Healthcare Reform

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So, to set a baseline, Oregon Health and Science University looked into how often doctors currently ask patients about drug or alcohol abuse — not just whether they smoke or drink, but whether they're abusing substances. The answer? Virtually never …
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