Vermont Senate hears challenge of opiate treatment

Published April 19, 2014

Vermont Senate hears challenge of opiate treatment
Young's comments came during a Senate Health and Welfare committee hearing designed to inform lawmakers about the details of substance-abuse treatment programs available in the state. Vermont Health Department statistics estimate that in 2012 about …
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Substance Abuse Tx Problematic Despite ACA
The nation's health law has promised sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction get treatment. Many unable to afford services in the past now can receive them without first landing in jail or an emergency room, health …
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Gang violence, drug use, graffiti spark renewed push to clean up West Berkeley …
Community members around the West Berkeley park have been asking for help from the city to make changes. They cite frequent problems in the area related in part to its use as a hang-out by youth — including many who reportedly have gang ties. Drug …
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The Greying Elephant in the Room: Substance Abuse and Older Adults — Vignette with a social work intern and an older adult client from _The Greying Elephant in the Room: Substance Abuse and Older Adults_. Copyright 2009 NYU Sc…