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Addiction Treatment Sorely Lacking

Addiction treatment sorely lacking

Filed under: drug addiction treatment

However, despite the fact that Vancouver Coastal Health has significantly increased funding for addiction treatment in recent years, rates of untreated drug and alcohol addiction remain persistently high. Thou-sands of Vancouverites… Continue reading

Prescription Drugs Pose Problems for Calvert

Prescription Drugs Pose Problems for Calvert

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

The committee reported that during the past five years Calvert's substance abuse services have seen a 350 percent increase in requests for treatment for prescription drug abuse. Maryland's… Continue reading

Can You Force an Adult in Indiana Legally to Go Into Rehab or Go to Jail?

Question by Chloe: Can you force an adult in Indiana legally to go into rehab or go to jail?
I’m fearful of losing my 31-year-old boyfriend to a very serious Heroin addiction. I think he deep down inside wants… Continue reading

What Are the Tell Tale Signs of a Gambling Addiction a Drug Addiction and a Sex Addiction?

Question by citiman: What are the tell tale signs of a gambling addiction a drug addiction and a sex addiction?

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Answer by John
It doesn’t matter what the addiction is… if you have a constant compulsion to… Continue reading

Hospitals Morphing Into Payers Now Motivated to Manage Cost and Care

Hospitals morphing into payers now motivated to manage cost and care

Filed under: District of Columbia Drug Rehabs

Electronic medical records and a wealth of health databases that did not exist during the first wave of managed care can now… Continue reading

How Long Do I Have to Stay for Drug Rehab Treatment to Be Effective?

Question by : How long do I have to stay for drug rehab treatment to be effective?

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Answer by Daniel
Depending on prior use, the longer the stay the better your results. A minimum of 4 weeks will… Continue reading