Minneapolis-based drug treatment program fined
Minnesota regulators have disciplined a Minneapolis chemical dependency treatment provider they say violated policies regarding the use of methadone in treating opiate addiction. Specialized Treatment Services, which applied for a license to operate a …
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Oregon finds efforts to treat drug addicts paying off
"Oregon is a good state for treatment," said Liz Smith, a 35-year-old recovering prescription-drug addict from Portland who entered an intensive residential program in 2010 and is now sober. "We have an abundance of treatment centers and detox centers, …
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How to find a drug treatment program
Effective programs have some counselors who were former drug abusers. They understand the problem and can relate to those seeking help. Good programs provide not just involvement but treatment for all members of the family because drug addiction is a …
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