Drug, Alcohol Abuse Costs Alaska's Economy $1.2 Billion

Drug, Alcohol Abuse Costs Alaska's Economy .2 Billion

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Only about 43 percent of the 17,0000 Alaskans who have serious substance abuse disorders are considered low-income and eligible for state assistance programs. The state spent more than $ 35 million on substance abuse treatment and recovery programs …
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Ballot question 3 to legalize 'weed' for medical use

Filed under: drug abuse treatments

“Marijuana is the number one drug that puts children in substance abuse treatment centers,” Heilman said at an editorial board with Wicked Local. The proposed law permits Massachusetts to open a maximum of 35 non-profit treatment centers in the state, …
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