Depression Treatment and Adolescent Drug Abuse

Depression Treatment and Adolescent Drug Abuse – Treating adolescents for major depression can also reduce their chances of abusing drugs later on, a secondary benefit found in a five-year study of nearly 200 youths at 11 sites across the United States, according to a Duke University study. Here, lead author John Curry, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University, discusses the findings. Press release: today.duke.edu

Boston Officials Want 24-Hour Drug & Alcohol Help Line

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

“Finding effective treatment options for prevention of substance abuse can be difficult,” he said. “Substance abuse treatment can help patients who are addicted to drugs and alcohol to stop using, avoid relapse and recover their lives.” Baker argued …
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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Substance Abuse Help Lines, Cops in Trouble …

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

According to statistics from the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, 106301 people were admitted to a substance abuse treatment program in the state in 2010. Of those, 17775 were in Boston alone. As I see it, the 24 hour nature of this service is …
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