Conference Addresses Substance Abuse Treatment – AAP News
Conference addresses substance abuse treatment – AAP News
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Conference addresses substance abuse treatment. Pediatricians can learn best practices for addressing substance use by patients or family members, and suggestions on how to implement these practices at an AAP-sponsored conference April 26-28 in …
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Laser treatment on the brain to switch on/off cocaine addiction – Digital Journal
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From behavioral therapies to lobotomy and substitute substances, the drug-abuse mechanism in the brain has yet to be conquered with significant success. Treatment for addiction to illicit drugs such as cocaine includes several processes like …
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White House Budget Would Fund Drug Punishment Over Treatment
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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration budget released Wednesday emphasizes drug abuse punishment and interdiction over treatment and prevention, despite recent rhetoric from the Office of National Drug Control Policy on a "21st century" approach.
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RT @PeerHelpers: About 15% of adults entering substance abuse treatment reported marijuana as the primary drug of abuse #AnOunceOfTruth – by mckieffer13 (Melanie Kieffer)
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US health law mixed for W.Va. drug abuse efforts: But with only 558 treatment center beds, West Virginia alrea… http://t.co/FpbTrm3j2D – by serenitynews (Adam Edvalson)
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US health care law will help cover uninsured #WV addicts, but state treatment resources already overwhelmed. AP: http://t.co/CGan4HFQdS – by lmessina (Lawrence Messina)