Christie Speaks With Compassion on Drug Addiction and Treatment

Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
(CNN) – Republican Gov. Chris Christie teamed up with former Democratic Gov. Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and county jails.
drug addiction – Bing News

Forum On Drug Abuse Hears from Recovering Addicts
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) _ The president’s top adviser on drug policy urged those recovering from drug addiction to give hope to others by speaking out, saying that stigma and denial about substance abuse are obstacles to treatment. Michael Botticelli …
drug addiction – Bing News

Houston TX Alcohol Drug Rehab Introduces Intervention Program for Drug Addiction
Houston, TX Alcohol Drug Rehab is happy to introduce a new intervention program as part of its structure for people dealing with drug addiction issues in Houston and surrounding towns. When a loved one is caught up in their drugs of choice, they do not …
drug addiction – Bing News

Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers' prenatal drug use
A bill to allow criminal assault charges against women whose infants suffer harm from their mothers' prenatal drug abuse may soon be on the books in Tennessee. The bill now awaits a signature from Republican Gov. Bill Haslam. The measure would allow …
Read more on MSNBC

Chico councilmember admits to prescription drug abuse
Just before Tuesday night's city council meeting, Councilwomen Mary Goloff made the announcement that she's been seeking rehabilitation treatment for her addiction to prescription medication. "On February 27th, with the support of my family and my …
Read more on Action News Now

Related Drug Addiction Information…