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Try Drug Treatment, Not Prison

Try drug treatment, not prison
For the first time in a long time, Bobby Strickland is clean. Drug court kept him out of prison and turned him around. I know there is a debate over whether drug courts work. But… Continue reading

West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Visits Ohio County to Support Drug Court Graduate

West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Visits Ohio County to Support Drug Court Graduate
Kicking a drug addiction can be the accomplishment of a lifetime. Thanks to the dedication of the First Judicial Circuit Drug Court in the northern panhandle, hundreds… Continue reading

Stories of Substance Abuse Treatment From the Provider and Patient.wmv

Stories of Substance Abuse Treatment from the Provider and Patient.wmv
Providers at the Institute for Family Health discuss how they are integrating primary care and substance abuse treatment to improve the care for their patien…


 

 

Lives torn by… Continue reading

Addiction Recovery Legal Services – Helping Families Treat Addiction in a Loved One

Addiction Recovery Legal Services – Helping Families Treat Addiction in a Loved One
Spero Canton of Comcast Newsmakers talks to Attorney Raymond Ferrero III about one of the options available to address and treat the substance abuse of a lov…… Continue reading

Why Should Drug Addicts Be Placed in Hospitals Instead of Prisons?

Question by maria17: Why should drug addicts be placed in hospitals instead of prisons?
I need pros for why drug addicts should be placed in hospitals instead of prisons. I need FACTS. It’s for a 5 paragraph paper. PLEASE PLEASE… Continue reading

Need Help to Stop Smoking Crack?

Question by James: Need help to stop smoking crack?
Today I gave up my bank card and all money. Then my mind quit racing. I’ve been on crack for 10yrs, 15 treatment center, have a 12 step sponsor, been with… Continue reading