Paul Metler and Joe Kuchenbuch: Quality Substance Abuse Programs Are …

Paul Metler and Joe Kuchenbuch: Quality substance abuse programs are …

Filed under: drug abuse treatment association

Dear Editor: We concur with the title of the front page Enquirer article, “Substance Abuse Treatment Available” (Oct. 8) describing substance abuse problems in our community. However, it is important to clarify a few omissions and inaccuracies in the …
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Kentucky Invests Million to Treat Drug Addiction in Prisoners

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According to the Kentucky Department of Corrections, 30 percent of Kentucky inmates struggling with drug addiction return to jail. But a 2011 study from the University of Kentucky said this figure drops to 20 percent among inmates who receive treatment …
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Duluth panel: Substance abuse eats 15 percent of state budget

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Duluth panel: Substance abuse eats 15 percent of state budget. Law officers, treatment providers and court officials told a panel gathered Friday at the Public Service Building in Duluth about problems with prescription drug abuse, heroin, methadone …
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