Mental Disorders Can Trigger Drug Abuse

Mental disorders can trigger drug abuse

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“It's a very subtle illness, the way it sets in with a person,” Pieluc said of drug addiction. “Our job is to help them understand what is going on and understand it's a treatable illness. … Chris Christie, who in March said “drug addiction is a …
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Staten Island clergy to join fight against epidemic of teen substance abuse

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The idea is to get input from intermediate and high school age children about what methods would be most effective in preventing and treating alcohol and prescription drug abuse among their peers. While the youth will assist in all aspects of the …
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Drug-free safety programs help

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To address these burdens which affect the bottom line, the wise employer limits the hiring of workers who use substances, educates and informs workers about substance use and abuse and consistently enforces policies to help workers through treatment or …
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Alcohol, drug abuse cost Alaska's economy .2 B in 2010

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The State of Alaska spent over $ 35 million in 2010 to provide substance abuse treatment and recovery services to low-income Alaskans. An additional $ 11 million supported community substance abuse prevention programs in 2010. In 2012, $ 9 million in …
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