Public Attitudes and Policy Toward Drug Addiction Shift From ‘War on Drugs’ to Focus on Treatment

Public attitudes and policy toward drug addiction shift from ‘War on Drugs’ to focus on treatment
Ten years ago, Jack Kelly was a recovering heroin addict in his 20s, working as an ironworker. “I didn’t openly tell people on the job I was a heroin addict in recovery. I didn’t advertise it. It was something I noticed I still didn’t want to tell …
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Christian Group ‘Just Say No!’ to Combat Drug Addiction Through a Weekend of Fasting and Prayer
Non-profit organization “Just Pray NO!” has announced it will host a weekend of prayer and fasting to combat the growing problem of drug addiction. In 2012, an estimated 23.9 million people aged 12 years or older were illicit drug users. In response, “Just …
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Drug Addiction: Medical and Emotional Help
People with a drug addiction need both medical help and emotional support. A conservative view might blame the person, while a very liberal view might attack the drug. In actuality, the only thing that is important is the rehabilitation of the member of …
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For Heroin Treatment, Testing A New Drug And 'Peddling Hope'
The drug was just approved for heroin addiction treatment in 2010. Doctors aren't sure how long patients should take Vivitrol. Thirteen months is the working recommendation; Daus was on Vivitrol for three months. MassHealth, the state's Medicaid …
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