New substance abuse treatment resources focus on teens
Resources to help parents, health care providers, and substance abuse treatment specialists treat teens struggling with drug abuse, as well as identify and interact with those who might be at risk, were released today by the National Institute on Drug …
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State senate forms committee to study drug addiction, treatment
The Senate formed its own special committee Thursday to study drug addiction and treatment options with a focus on addressing what Senate President Therese Murray described as an epidemic of opiate addiction in Massachusetts. email print. By Matt …
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Sen. Flanagan to chair panel studying addiction treatment
BOSTON – In response to rising levels of drug addiction, the Senate on Thursday passed an order to create a special committee to study the application of Section 35 and drug addiction treatment options in the state, and Sen. Jennifer Flanagan will …
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