Advocacy group makes stop at El Paso County's problem-solving courts
Filed under: drug abuse treatment association
Several recent and soon-to-be graduates of the veterans program took the stage and spoke about the benefits of El Paso County's problem-solving courts, which take a unique approach to curbing criminal behavior arising from trauma, substance abuse and …
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Collegium Announces Poster Presentation for Oxycodone DETERx®, an Abuse …
Filed under: drug abuse treatment association
DETERx® technology can be used with drugs that are commonly abused such as opioids and amphetamines, as well as drugs that have narrow therapeutic windows that would benefit from protection against misuse such as breaking, crushing, grinding or …
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Matthew Perry prefers real policy to playing political on TV
Filed under: drug abuse treatment association
Drug courts — a judicial process that puts nonviolent substance-abuse offenders into treatment instead of the prison system — seems like a heavy cause. But with Matthew Perry as celebrity spokesman, expect to hear a lighter side. "Eight years ago …
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Matthew Perry Honored at White House for Drug Court Advocacy
Filed under: drug abuse treatment association
The popular comedic actor was honored not only for his outspoken support of President Barack Obama's effort to make rehabilitation-centered local drug courts a key component of the nation's approach to combating addiction, but also for his frank …
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