Meet SALIS: Substance Abuse Librarians and Information Specialists

Published August 13, 2013

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Use, abuse of Suboxone explodes in Western Pennsylvania

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Suboxone has saved many people's lives,” but allowing physicians who aren't addiction specialists to treat addicts with the drug has caused “prescription mills” to spring up across the state, Capretto said. “Why does a plastic surgeon write …
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South Australian Government to cut health services

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SA Health cease placing specialist workforce in accommodation support programs. SA Health drug and alcohol services refer clients for private and non-government outpatient support once they have completed specialist treatment. That assessment services …
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5 Steps to Stop Drug Addiction Before it Starts

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The problem is that drugs do not treat mental issues themselves. They simply treat the symptoms. Working through problems with a mental health professional is a much more effective and long-lasting way of treating a psychological or emotional problem …
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