Heroin Addicts Face Barriers to Treatment
Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
In the course of Marchese's five-year battle with heroin, the young man from Blackwood, N.J., was repeatedly denied admission to treatment facilities, often because his insurance company wouldn't cover the cost. … Of the 23.1 million Americans who …
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President Pushes for Drug Addiction Treatment: Letter to the Editor
President pushes for drug addiction treatment: Letter to the Editor
I cannot recall reading a more offensive commentary than the letter from Norm Beznoska Jr. claiming that President Obama is promoting a “work-free America, populated by drug-addicted zombies on the government dole.” This crude statement insults …
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Proposed E-Cigarette Tax Could Help Pay for Heroin Addiction Treatment, NJ Senator Says
Proposed E-cigarette tax could help pay for heroin addiction treatment, NJ senator says
… should be used to expand drug treatment services and combat the “public health crisis” of heroin and prescription drug addiction in New Jersey, the chairman of the Senate health committee said today. Christie’s proposed budget anticipates… Continue reading
Heroin Addicts Face Barriers to Treatment
Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
Of the 23.1 million Americans who needed treatment for drugs or alcohol in 2012, only 2.5 million people received aid at a specialty facility, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Heroin addicts are a …
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Spouse Enables Pill/drug Addicted Twin?
Question by runnin_4_u: Spouse enables pill/drug addicted twin?
My spouse has a twin,whom is not one id claim to even say i know. Hes greatly dependant on pills and alcohol. My spouse feels the need to be there and help/support bc he spends his disability check (hes 28 and only… Continue reading
Does Drug Addiction Run in Your Family?
Question by : Does Drug Addiction Run In Your Family?
Hey all, I was sitting here wondering about drug and alcohol addicted people and their children. They say that if your parent’s are/were addicts than you are considerably more likely to become one as well.
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Heroin Hits Close to Home
Heroin hits close to home
Three months later, paramedics revived him from his second overdose, in West Ocean City, Md. “They gave me the shot. I woke up … As people started picking up heroin and were hanging around with people who did pills, they eventually turned them onto …… Continue reading
Christie Speaks With Compassion on Drug Addiction and Treatment
Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
(CNN) – Republican Gov. Chris Christie teamed up with former Democratic Gov. Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and county jails.… Continue reading
AP Source: Giants' Hill Facing 3rd Suspension
AP Source: Giants' Hill facing 3rd suspension
The East Orange native underwent drug rehabilitation in March and April in Boston last year, and followed up that with outpatient meetings in New Jersey. Hill started 10 of 12 games last season. He made 77 tackles, intercepted two passes, returning one …… Continue reading