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Fewer Moms-To-Be Abusing Booze

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Pregnant women, ages 15 to 44, have been entering substance abuse treatment programs at a steady rate over the past decade. In 2000, a total of 4.4 percent of women who entered treatment programs were pregnant, compared to 4.8 percent in 2010.
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How will health-care reform affect addiction treatment?

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Since doctors can now bill for preventive services and chronic disease management, some parts of addiction prevention and treatment could move into the realm of primary care. When a doctor asks a patient about his drinking habits or her possible drug …
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Kratom substance concerns parents, drug awareness groups say it's addictive …

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"Through some of our patients, we kind of got word that there was this new thing out on the market," said George Stoupas of Sunset House Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Center. Stoupas said since "spice" has disappeared, he has seen Kratom use …
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