Gambling and Addiction Services Transitioning Must Be Well-Managed
Gambling and addiction services transitioning must be well-managed
There are currently around 1500 people working in addiction treatment in New Zealand, and this includes services for problem gambling along with alcohol and other drugs. Together they work with more than… Continue reading
Despite Obamacare, a Gaping Hole in Addiction Treatment
Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
Under the decades-old federal restriction, drug treatment centers with more than 16 beds can't bill Medicaid for residential services provided to low-income adults. The measure was designed to prevent Medicaid … "The… Continue reading
Heroin Addicts Face Barriers to Treatment Across US
Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment across US
NEW YORK — As the ranks of heroin users rise, increasing numbers of addicts are looking for help but are failing to find it — because there are no beds in packed… Continue reading
16×9 – Cold Reality of Canada’s Northern Communities
16×9 – Cold Reality of Canada’s northern communities — Poverty, soaring crime rates, crippling drug addiction – that’s the cold reality in some of Canada’s Northern communities. Sean Mallen has this shocking 16:9…
Symposium debates value of patient involvement in… Continue reading
HELP! Financial Aid for Drug Rehab?
Question by NFL Legend: HELP! Financial Aid for Drug Rehab?
I have a drug problem, pain pills. I know I need rehab, it’s been a habit for several years now and I know I need professional inpatient treatment.
Within these… Continue reading
What Is More Important? Your Sobriety or Life Messed Up?
Question by deaf2guy: what is more important? your sobriety or life messed up?
a lot of people are out there ending up in jails, prisons, on the streets. as a proud graduate, this saturday will be my 5th month of… Continue reading