ABC substance abuse grant program to grow
A grant program that pumps more than a half-million dollars into Mecklenburg County agencies for substance abuse education and treatment is preparing to grow again. The money comes from what might seem like an unlikely source – the sale of alcoholic …
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Drug treatment far cheaper than jail
… the division of probation services for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, told members of the House Health and Human Resources Committee it is far more cost effective to provide a treatment program for adults suffering from substance abuse …
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Authorities grapple with substance abuse solutions
Jacksonville has counseling services, a methadone clinic and a crisis center available. However, there is no local inpatient treatment facility for those with substance abuse issues. “We do a lot of recommendations to the Wilmington treatment centers …
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Program helps teens avoid bad decisions
Alcohol and Drug Services is a private, nonprofit program providing substance abuse education and treatment services to Guilford County and surrounding areas. This is Wesley Memorial's first year co-hosting the meeting. “The best form of prevention is …
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