Opioid addiction started long before methadone treatment
Allison McKenzie spent $ 80,000 on treatment for her two sons who became addicted to opioids. She apparently believes that the problem started when her sons enrolled in a methadone treatment program. However, her sons' problems started long before …
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Most addiction treatments need update, Minnesota author argues
Too many programs are stuck in the 20th century despite plenty of research on what works and what doesn't in helping addicted people. — Spending thousands of dollars for residential treatment often isn't any more effective than less expensive …
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Alderman: addiction treatment center closure 'disastrous'
A Black Mountain alderman is organizing opposition against the proposed closing of a local addiction treatment center and detention centers. Alderman Carlos Showers says the state Senate's move to close the Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Treatment …
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