Gil Kerlikowske, White House Drug Czar, Says Administration Hasn't Done

Gil Kerlikowske, White House Drug Czar, Says Administration Hasn't Done

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

… aligning criminal justice policies and public health systems to divert non-violent drug offenders into treatment instead of jail, funding scientific research on drug use, and, through the Affordable Care Act, expanding access to substance abuse …
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GOP Congressman Tells Sally Kern He'll Use 'Power of Humiliation' to Stop

Filed under: Substance Abuse Treatment

KERN: I want to know if you're aware of the Substances and Mental Health Services Administration that has a book called the Provider's Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Individuals. LANKFORD: Wow.
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Diagnosing Substance Abuse and Dependence in Schizophrenia

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Some SMI's that have the highest levels of substance use disorder include depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia. This can make treating either condition more challenging. Therefore, it is essential to know if a client is dealing with substance abuse …
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