Officials Won't Alter Measure 11 Minimums
Officials won't alter Measure 11 minimums
Filed under: drug abuse treatment plans
The Joint Committee on Public Safety, created by legislative leaders to shepherd sentencing discussions, originally crafted a bill that would have eliminated Measure 11's mandatory minimum sentences for… Continue reading
Drinkers Put Strain on NHS
Drinkers put strain on NHS
Filed under: drug abuse treatment statistics
Two thirds of patients included in the statistics were admitted for “harmful use” or “acute intoxication”, while 5,073 were admitted for alcohol addiction treatment. It means a hard core… Continue reading
In Missoula County Evidence Locker, Potentially Deadly Prescription Drugs Pile Up
In Missoula County evidence locker, potentially deadly prescription drugs pile up
Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment
Thursday: One family's story of prescription drug abuse, and its fatal consequences. Friday: Pharmacists are often the first line of defense against prescription… Continue reading
KLEAN Treatment Center Highlights Potential Danger of Currently Legal Party …
KLEAN Treatment Center Highlights Potential Danger of Currently Legal Party …
Filed under: drug abuse treatment
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA–(Marketwired – May 15, 2013) – As a comprehensive substance abuse rehabilitation facility, KLEAN Treatment Center remains focused on helping individuals gain… Continue reading
Ista Pharmaceuticals to Pay $33.5 Million to Settle Claims Company Paid …
Ista Pharmaceuticals To Pay .5 Million To Settle Claims Company Paid …
Filed under: does drug abuse treatment work
The unit of eye care company Bausch & Lomb pleaded guilty to conspiracy to offer kickbacks to induce physicians to prescribe… Continue reading
Governor Calls Opiates Biggest Threat to Vermont Quality of Life
Governor Calls Opiates Biggest Threat To Vermont Quality Of Life
Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment
U.S. Attorney Tris Coffin calls heroin and opiate abuse the largest public safety risk in Vermont right now. Coffin says admissions to drug treatment… Continue reading