Substance Abuse Treatment for Non Violent Drug Offenders

Substance Abuse Treatment for Non Violent Drug Offenders – How do we motivate referrals to enter and comply with treatment? What happens when they don’t comply? Do all drug offenders need drug treatment?

Researchers show cost-effectiveness of HIV testing in drug abuse treatment …

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Less than half of community-based substance abuse treatment programs in the United States currently make HIV testing available on-site or through referral. A new study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College shows the cost-effectiveness of …
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Rx drug abuse propels heroin use, too

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… substance-abuse programs in Genesee County said heroin was their drug of choice. In 2011, that number had climbed to 26.6 percent. Oakland County went from 13 percent to more than 23 percent. Statewide, 18.9 percent of those seeking treatment were …
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Annual awards breakfast recognizes people helping others with addictions

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The Marsala/Wertman Award, which is given to someone who has provided outstanding service in the field of substance abuse, will be presented to William J. Coppola, a 14-year employee of Credo Community Center for the Treatment of Addictions.
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