In Alabama prison investigation, AL.com examines profits and previews what's …
In Alabama prison investigation, AL.com examines profits and previews what's …
AL.com reporter Lucy Berry in Huntsville reported that Bentley said he supports rehabilitation for substance abuse, and said the state may need to stop "putting everybody in prison for every minor drug offense" or consider alternative sentencing as… Continue reading
How do you get someone into drug treatment programs?
Question by Sheryl S: How do you get someone into drug treatment programs?
Anyone have any suggestions on coping with a family member who denies they are a crack user? I have someone who desperately needs to get treatment, but flatly denies the addiction and accuses everyone else of being… Continue reading
DRUG ADDICTS, affordable HELP?!?!?
Question by Brittany: DRUG ADDICTS, affordable HELP?!?!?
I wrote about the same thing 2 years ago, this time he is even worse! My brother is now 21 years old and his addiction is ripping my family right down the middle. My family is poor, I’m 24 and in the Military… Continue reading
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading
'We're all paying:' Heroin spreads misery in US
'We're all paying:' Heroin spreads misery in US
ADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2014 AND THEREAFTER – FILE – In this Monday, May 6, 2013 file photo, a drug addict prepares a needle to inject himself with heroin in front of a church in the Skid Row area of… Continue reading
Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
The Affordable Care Act, which promises sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction, requires that treatment be offered to those who are newly insured through the insurance exchanges or Medicaid, the government health …
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