State Gets Grant for Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment Efforts

State gets grant for substance abuse prevention, treatment efforts

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27, 2012) — Kentucky has received three federal grants totaling $ 6.25 million to enhance substance abuse prevention and treatment efforts over the next three years, Gov. Steve Beshear announced last week. The funding will support programs aimed at …
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Promising new treatment for cocaine addiction adds stimulant drugs

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Cocaine dependence is a devilishly difficult addiction to break, owing to the drug's unique chemical ability both to reward users and to disrupt their impulse-control mechanisms. But a surprising drug combination may offer an equally clever way to …
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