Better Game Plan Needed for Addiction Treatment

Better game plan needed for addiction treatment

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And while the National Institute on Drug Abuse says that residential or outpatient treatment shorter than 90 days is of limited effectiveness – experts often recommend one to two years – surveys show that more than 80 percent of patients are discharged …
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Tomblin backs drug treatment plan

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PARKERSBURG – A statewide plan to crack down on drugs and substance abuse was announced Thursday by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. Along with the Governor's Advisory Council on Substance Abuse, the Parkersburg Police Department supports the shift in …
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ASAP offers rehabilitative assistance to drug abusers

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Once in the clinic, counselors develop personal treatment plans to help the client overcome their drug abuse problems. These plans may consist of therapy and consultation with an addiction specialist, among other treatments. Jessup said the client …
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