Study: Alcohol, Drug Abuse Counselors Don't Always Require Total Abstinence

Study: Alcohol, drug abuse counselors don't always require total abstinence

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For example, a nationwide survey of British alcohol and drug treatment agencies found 86 percent considered continued use acceptable as an intermediate goal and 81 percent found it acceptable as a final goal for clients with a history of alcohol abuse.
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Facility offers self-pay drug, alcohol treatment

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SAN ANGELO, Texas — The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley will offer a self-pay program for clients who do not qualify for state-funded drug and alcohol addiction treatment. ADACCV's treatment program involves intensive residential …
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Teen prescription drug abuse: how it begins

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During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog examines the epidemic of teen prescription drug abuse through stories of teens and young adults in recovery, their parents and treatment experts. You'll … And I stopped all the drugs. I didn't drink …
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