Researchers show cost-effectiveness of HIV testing in drug abuse treatment

Researchers show cost-effectiveness of HIV testing in drug abuse treatment

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Less than half of community-based substance abuse treatment programs in the United States currently make HIV testing available on-site or through referral. A new study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College shows the cost-effectiveness of …
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Reader letter | Promote recovery for disease of addiction

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September is National Addiction Treatment and Recovery Month. While crimes associated with drug trafficking and drug abuse attract media attention, too little ink and video is devoted to the personal tragedies of addiction and the real and compelling …
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Drug Abuse Therapy Bears Fruits

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Ms Hamis, who has had over eight years of drug abuse, says those shunning methadone clinic should learn from her and hundreds of other people who have changed their lives. "It used to be rough those days when I was still taking dugs, I was very rough, …
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Walk for Recovery held to raise awareness for substance abuse treatment

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PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — As part of National Recovery Month, several different organizations in Maine are drawing attention to the benefits of substance abuse recovery and treatment. Catholic Charities Counseling Services along with …
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