St. Matthew's House to Launch Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Women

St. Matthew's House to launch substance abuse treatment program for women

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1 reason people who want help do not receive substance abuse treatment is because they cannot afford it, according to the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The mean cost of non-hospital residential care was $ 76 a day in 2004, the latest year …
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Promising new treatment for cocaine addiction adds stimulant drugs

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Cocaine dependence is a devilishly difficult addiction to break, owing to the drug's unique chemical ability both to reward users and to disrupt their impulse-control mechanisms. But a surprising drug combination may offer an equally clever way to …
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Gov. Beshear announces grants for state substance abuse prevention, treatment

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Governor Steve Beshear announced Wednesday that Kentucky has received three federal grants totaling $ 6.25 million to enhance substance abuse prevention and treatment efforts over the next three years. The funding will support programs aimed at …
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