Agencies Work to Curb Drug Abuse

Published October 22, 2013

Agencies work to curb drug abuse

Filed under: drug abuse treatments

MONARCH, a recovery program for women, also offers treatment for people dealing with prescription drug abuse. Executive Director Rachel Neighbors said more people with prescription drug problems are seeking help at MONARCH. She said 9.4 percent of …
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Krokodil presents problems for treatment centers

Filed under: drug abuse treatments

JOLIET — Substance abuse treatment centers will face more challenges in providing care for users of the potent and dangerous street drug known as Krokodil, according to Pete McLenighan, executive director of the Stepping Stones Treatment Center.
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HowardCenter attempts to treat growing drug abuse in Vermont

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Dana Poverman spoke with Molly Smith about the difficulties of treating addiction. Poverman said there is an issue with increasing addiction treatments. Poverman also suggested outsiders try to understand the nature of addiction before blaming the drug …
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