Opiate Addiction Treatment During Pregnancy

Opiate Addiction Treatment During Pregnancy – It is estimated that 1 in 7 pregnant women in the Rutland, Vermont region has an addiction problem, including addiction to opiates. In order to meet this pr…

Alcohol Use Among Pregnant Women in Substance Abuse Treatment Drops in …

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Newswise — According to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) the percentage of pregnant woman in substance abuse treatment using alcohol (with or without drug use) dropped from 46.6 percent to …
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If Pennington Gap is dying, drug abuse may be what's killing it

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Pack said the prescription drug abuse craze started in the 1990s because physician groups made a significant push to treat pain. At the same time, powerful prescription pain medicines, like Lortab and OxyContin, hit the market. When people become …
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Recovery residences and long-term addiction recovery

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Halfway houses and therapeutic communities are one type of environmental support for many following substance abuse treatment. However, they have a number of limitations including length of stay, high cost, and required completion or involvement in …
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