Substance Abuse Treatment for Offenders.avi

Published October 14, 2012

Substance Abuse Treatment for Offenders.avi – Panelists talk about the importance of the continuation of substance abuse treatment programs for incarcerated individuals upon release.

Grant awarded to fight substance abuse

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Gomila, an adjunct faculty member at ULM, said this award provides $ 1 million per year over three years for development of adolescent substance abuse treatment in Louisiana as well as for creation of a blueprint for policies and procedures related to …
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Mental Health, Substance Abuse Treatment Changing

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One of the most significant changes, according to substance abuse treatment providers and mental health advocates, is their interpretation that the Affordable Care Act requires adherence to the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and …
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GDC substance abuse treatment improves recidivism rate

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According to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), approximately 14 percent of all offenders are in the state correctional system due to drug-related offenses. GDC studies show substance abuse treatment has the ability to cut drug abuse …
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Substance abuse an issue for adults

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While the abuse of alcohol is one of the top issues for the older adult population, marijuana is also a commonly abused drug along with non-medical prescription drugs, such as pain relievers. Substance abuse treatment providers across the country are …
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