Canada's Patchwork of Drug Treatment: Where Do You Turn When You've Hit Rock

Canada's patchwork of drug treatment: Where do you turn when you've hit rock

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Questions to ask when considering substance-abuse treatment: *Does the provider conduct an assessment to develop an individualized treatment plan? *Does the provider vary the treatment plan according to the severity of the client's problem? *Does the …
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DEA-sponsored camp combines life skills and basketball

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The goal is to reach out to at-risk youth and give them a reason to avoid drugs, gangs and violence. It's also an opportunity for the DEA, an agency known … “Enforcement is part of the answer to the drug problem, but education and treatment is also …
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New system for Medicaid claims is put to the test

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The program consolidates systems in the divisions of Medical Assistance, Public Health, Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Abuse Services and the Office of Rural Health and Community Care. NCTracks is projected to save the state $ 35 …
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Getting a second chance: Fixing cars opens opportunities for NC teens

Filed under: drug abuse treatment plans

The program offers substance abuse services to youth entering the court system, which includes special summer activities to keep them focused. Southside is one of the sites offering summer … “I think the world of Dave and his program,” said Kathi …
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