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Alcohol and drug problems would be categorized differently in revised manual

Filed under: substance abuse rehab

The new guidelines would do away with the diagnostic categories of “substance abuse,” which generally is defined by such short-term problems as driving drunk, and “substance dependence,” which is chronic and marked by tolerance or withdrawal.
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RESTAINO SAYS CERETTO DRUG TESTING BILL WILL COST MILLIONS

Filed under: substance abuse rehab

“In fact, of the roughly 5000 people in Niagara County who are receiving cash payments, approximately 2000 have already been referred for drug and alcohol treatment programs.” But Ceretto defended the legislation, which he said would address multiple …
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Three businesses, employees cited for underage alcohol sales

Filed under: substance abuse rehab

The compliance check of 31 alcohol retailers was carried out in partnership with the Blount County Substance Abuse Prevention Action Team (SAPAT) in an effort to reduce underage drinking. • and Roaming Gnome Pub, 1720 West Broadway Ave., Maryville, …
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