Central Valley Meth Treatment Lags Despite Widespread Use

Central Valley meth treatment lags despite widespread use

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Across the state, data show a steady reduction in meth addiction treatment. According to the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, 78,000 people were admitted to meth addiction programs in the fiscal year starting July 1, 2006. Five years …
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US FDA approves Orexo drug to treat opioid addiction

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July 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Swedish drugmaker Orexo AB's drug to treat opioid addiction, the company said on Thursday, sending its shares up as much as 14.3 percent in Stockholm. The tablet, Zubsolv, dissolves …
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New outpatient rehabilitation facility in Washington Township aims to address …

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While all three treatment plans include group and individual counseling, the partial care model is preferred by people looking for intensive care in their own communities, said Director of Substance Abuse Services Donna Roland-Leipold. “It's cheaper …
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