How to Prepare Your Agency for Telehealth: A Decision Matrix

How to Prepare your Agency for Telehealth: A Decision Matrix – According to a 2009 study by the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD), addiction treatment providers in fewer than 16 sta…

Cape Town acts on staff substance abuse

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The city had revised its substance abuse policy to take a tougher stance on drug and alcohol abusers. It believed service delivery would be affected if addiction problems spiralled out of control. A city report said a large number of work sites were …
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Bill Keating gives keynote at National Prescription Drug abuse Prevention Summit

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I hope that from this Summit, the word will spread on the STOPP Act. All drugs should be required to be abuse-deterrent even as the technology is being further developed. It is important to keep in mind that perfect should not be the enemy … While …
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Fetal Exposure to Excessive Stress Hormones in the Womb Linked to Adult …

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Adverse environments experienced while in the womb, such as in cases of stress, bereavement or abuse, will increase levels of glucocorticoids in the mother, which may harm the growing baby. Glucocorticoids are naturally … "While this glucocorticoid …
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