The Watershed Treats 40000th Patient

Filed under: drug addiction statistics

According to the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an estimated 20.6 million Americans were classified with substance dependence or abuse. “The statistics for current addiction paint a bleak picture, but I'm looking toward the future …
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Drugs, homelessness take their toll on Victoria's streets

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Fresh out of treatment for drug addiction, Underdown was proud to have an apartment, but was a bit lonely without her partner Sunny, who is in jail. Her father, Jerry Underdown, said she died alone at home, likely from a heroin overdose, though the …
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Poor Sleeping Patterns, Paraphernalia and Red, Glassy Eyes—Licensed Mental …

Filed under: drug addiction statistics

In a new guide to identifying substance use in the home, Lisa Sussman, LMHC and Program Manager at The Academy, highlights physical and behavioral warning signs of potential drug use behavior—key factors that, when recognized by a parent or guardian …
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Hidden by glowing stats, Germany's poor struggle

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Drug abuse prevention groups asked the U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday how it will know whether its acceptance of recreational marijuana laws in Washington and Colorado affects public health. Drug abuse prevention groups asked the U.S. Justice …
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