IOM Report Critical of Substance Abuse Care for Troops

IOM Report Critical of Substance Abuse Care for Troops

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“There is too much use of inpatient treatment at substance abuse rehabilitation facilities and underutilization of outpatient services,” said McCarty as the report was being released. The panel also criticized the minimal use of pharmacological treatments.
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GDC substance abuse treatment improves recidivism rate

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According to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), approximately 14 percent of all offenders are in the state correctional system due to drug-related offenses. GDC studies show substance abuse treatment has the ability to cut drug abuse …
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Billie Joe Armstrong meltdown video: Green Day singer now seeking substance

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LAS VEGAS — Green Day's lead singer is seeking treatment for substance abuse, the rock band announced Sunday, two days after the performer's expletive-laden meltdown during a show in Las Vegas. Billie Joe Armstrong was sober for 12 months before …
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Green Day cancels fall concerts, postpones tour start

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Green Day is cancelling this fall's performances and postponing the start of its upcoming tour, as frontman Billie Joe Armstrong continues treatment for substance abuse. Along with cancelling the club tour slated for this fall, the band announced …
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