Affordable Care Act expands coverage for addiction treatment
Affordable Care Act expands coverage for addiction treatment
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Drug treatment experts and public health officials said they see an increase in heroin use that is accompanying a rise in prescription opioid abuse by young people. A report released by the L.A. Department of Public Health Monday said drug overdose is …
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Babies born addictedproblem across Western Pa
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At least 648 babies were born addicted or treated for addiction last year at Uniontown, Magee-Womens Hospital and West Penn and Forbes hospitals. Although hospitals aren't required to track them, officials agree the number has multiplied in a decade in …
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Don't blame Holder for confusing pot policies
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But the voters in Washington state and Colorado chose regulation over prohibition as a means of dealing with cannabis abuse; if the state regulatory systems succeed, there will be less drug abuse than if they fail. A straightforward reading of … But …
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Senator Ed Markey to Team Up With Chris Herren to Talk Heroin Abuse
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Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey has been making the news as of late for his efforts to combat gun violence nationwide. But next week Senator Markey will team up with recovered drug addict and former Boston Celtic Chris Herren to discuss the dangers of …
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