New Directions for Women | Drug Treatment | Alcohol Treatment | Women | Pregnant Women | Children

New Directions For Women | Drug Treatment | Alcohol Treatment | Women | Pregnant Women | Children – New Directions for Women or NDFW is an alcohol and drug treatment provider for women, women with children, and pregnant women. Located in Orange County, Cali…

How Drug War Posturing Is Blocking Access To A Potential Treatment For Veterans

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Legal access to marijuana is controlled by one federal agency with a mission to combat drug abuse. A panel made up of representatives from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Health and Human Services must approve a proposal for legal marijuana …
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CDC: The Top 10 Things You Should Know About Prescription Drug Abuse

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For every death there are 10 treatment admissions for abuse, 32 emergency department visits, 130 people who abuse or are dependent on the drugs, and 825 people who are taking the painkillers without a prescription, according to PBS News. "We can stop …
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Too Many Pregnant Teens Using

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(dailyRx News) Substance abuse is a serious issue for any teen girl, but if that girl is pregnant, the problem is exponentially greater. Extra support might be necessary to help pregnant teens get sober. A recent report released information on all of …
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