OUR OPINION: Murray explores a better drug treatment system

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The committee's specific focus will be Section 35 of the state code, which allows addicts and their relatives to petition the courts to place them in 90-day treatment programs. But there aren't nearly enough beds at licensed treatment facilities, which …
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'Miracle drug' touted in fight against heroin deaths

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While law enforcement officials continue to battle the flow of heroin into the area and treatment providers attack the problem at the level of individual users, efforts are underway downstate that could immediately save more lives, proponents say …
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Where can you turn if you have a drug addiction

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So where can you go if a family member needs help fighting an addiction to heroin? We spoke with a woman currently undergoing treatment through Unity Health, for heroin addiction. This is one of three chemical dependency programs run by Unity. Between …
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Heroin Overdose & Addiction: Exacerbated by Guilt, Shame & Blame

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Most experts agree that substance abuse is a disease that requires intensive treatment to control, but when confronted with news reports like the recent one from Pennsylvania, the reaction of most people is one of anger and even blame. But although …
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