St. Matthew's House to Launch Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Women

St. Matthew's House to launch substance abuse treatment program for women

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Photo by Allie Garza. Religion is the foundation of the program at Justin's Place. Allie Garza/Staff. A new treatment program funded by an anonymous donation will allow more than a dozen women to receive help for substance abuse problems come January.
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To Treat Drug Dependency, Doctors Are Burning Off Chunks of Addicts' Brains

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… combatting drug addiction and those trying to help them, the battle can be long and arduous. Right now, treating heroin or cocaine addictions involves behavioral interventions, replacement substances (such as methadone) or detoxification programs.
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How to find a drug treatment program

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Effective programs have some counselors who were former drug abusers. They understand the problem and can relate to those seeking help. Good programs provide not just involvement but treatment for all members of the family because drug addiction is a …
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Drug to Treat Opioid Addiction Places Children at Risk for Accidental Exposure

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14, 2012 — Buprenorphine is a safe and effective drug for treating opioid addiction. … 13, 2012, by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Utah experts urge physicians to carefully educate their patients about the proper storage …
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