Hand-Held Treatment for Overdoses Is Approved
Federal health regulators approved a drug overdose treatment device on Thursday that experts say will provide a powerful lifesaving tool in the midst of a surging epidemic of prescription drug abuse. Similar to an EpiPen used to stop allergic reactions … Read more on New York Times
Special state Senate panel searches locally for cure to drug epidemic
But in addition to the horror stories, members of the Special Senate Committee on Drug Abuse and Treatment Options heard stories of success as well, along with recommendations on how to combat the growing problems on a statewide basis. Senate … Read more on Wicked Local Kingston
ACA's coverage for addiction treatment faces barriers
More than 23 million Americans needed treatment for an alcohol or drug problem in 2012 but only about 11 percent received it, according to estimates from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). One significant … Read more on Seacoastonline.com
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