More People Released From or Prisons Need Substance-Abuse Treatment

More People Released from OR Prisons Need Substance-Abuse Treatment

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PHOTO: Two men hold signs describing how treatment and recovery has changed their lives. A new state audit says only about half of those released from prison who need substance abuse treatment are getting it. Courtesy PSJ.
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A chance to lessen drug abuse

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Let's hope the recent death of TV star Cory Monteith, which was linked to a toxic combination of heroin and alcohol, will spur the public – and our lawmakers – to renew our commitment to preventing and treating drug abuse. The most pressing challenge …
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Why America's Addiction Treatment System Is Broken & What You Can Do

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This is one of the reasons outcomes are so poor across the field, said Ben Levenson, co-founder of Origins Recovery Centers, a comprehensive facility that offers treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Levenson understands addiction …
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