Passages Malibu Applauds Easier Access to Addiction Treatment Starting in 2014

Passages Malibu Applauds Easier Access to Addiction Treatment Starting in 2014

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The two alcohol & drug abuse treatment centers offer an alternative to the 12 step/AA model of addiction treatment by utilizing a holistic program that focuses on the underlying issues of substance dependency, rather than attributing addiction to an …
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New law aims to fight painkiller addiction

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Gerard Ruiz, director of the Creedmoor Addiction Treatment Center in Queens Village, believes the new provision will help those in the medical field limit the abuse of prescription drugs. “ Any legislation preventing the misuse of any harmful drug is a …
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Hopelinks.net Offers Great Article About the "12 Steps"

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Taking the 12 Steps on the road to recovery can help anyone in their efforts to defeat addiction, regardless of what particular substance or behavior they are fighting. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on … Conversely, other …
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Sequester could impact local crime and drug treatment programs

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According to The White House, Kentucky stands to lose $ 1million in federal grants used to prevent and treat substance abuse. That means about 1,200 fewer addicts would be able to get treatment in drug programs. The alternative is jail time. "We have …
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Passages Malibu Applauds Easier Access To Addiction Treatment Starting In 2014
The Department of Health and Human Services adds substance use treatment to the list of Essential Health Benefits.Malibu, CA (PRWEB) March 01, 2013 The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released the final rule for a core package of health insurance benefits, known as Essential Health Benefits. The final rule, released on February 20th, 2013 expands coverage of mental … Read News