State Gets Grant for Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment Efforts

State gets grant for substance abuse prevention, treatment efforts

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27, 2012) — Kentucky has received three federal grants totaling $ 6.25 million to enhance substance abuse prevention and treatment efforts over the next three years, Gov. Steve Beshear announced last week. The funding will support programs aimed at …
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Obamacare Provides Significant Reform On Substance Abuse Treatment

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Drug addiction and substance abuse have become increasingly significant issues in North America . In certain situations, this is even considered to be an epidemic. The American Psychological Association maintains that for a person to have an addiction, …
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Graduate of veterans drug court finds new hope

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However, Castillas had a few things going for him: a burning desire not to go back to prison; the advice of a no-nonsense staff member at his substance abuse treatment center; and his years of service in the Army. Castillas said he was in the Army when …
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