How to become a substance abuse counselor – There are many professions to choose from for those who like to contribute to society. Counseling, disaster management, child abuse….the list is long and e…

Savage: Affordable Care Act Offers Opportunity to Combat Pain and Drug Abuse

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There is a growing national debate about two important life and death issues: the abuse of powerful pain medications and the treatment of chronic pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified prescription drug abuse as a deadly …
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Influx of new patients seeking addiction treatment could stress Minn …

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PAUL, Minnesota — Minnesota's network of substance abuse treatment centers could be severely tested by the national health care overhaul. More than 54,000 uninsured Minnesotans with serious drug and alcohol problems will suddenly become eligible for …
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