Nearly Half of Addiction Counselors Do Not Always Push Abstinence
Nearly Half of Addiction Counselors Do Not Always Push Abstinence
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When asked about treating clients who abuse drugs, about half the counselors in the new study accepted moderate drug use as an intermediate goal and one-third as a final goal — about the same as a similar survey 10 years ago, researchers note.
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Wood drug court helps addicts to change
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"There was a huge need for substance abuse treatment, we were finding jails full of addicts, and we were looking for ways to solve the problems, give people a second chance," Boggs said. Not everyone charged with a drug related offense ends up in the …
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Acupucture pinpoints alternative therapy to addiction, anxiety
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The treatment Rapin receives is a form of acupuncture called acu-detox where thin, sterilized needles are placed in specific locations in the ear to help treat substance abuse problems by reducing cravings for alcohol and drugs while calming withdrawal …
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Advancements in addiction treatment bypass Canada
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Unfortunately, just as the Canadian federal government prepares to spend billions on new "tough on drugs" criminal justice measures that will ensnare untold alcohol and drug-addicted individuals, this remarkable addiction treatment advancement remains …
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