Drug Abuse

Medications can help heroin addicts kick habit
Dr. Gregory Brigham, a board-certified clinical psychologist and addictions treatment professional, said that while Suboxone is the most widely used drug in Crawford County to treat opiate addiction, the drug Vivitrol is becoming the drug therapy of …
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Foster families find and share support with elders at Oregon housing community
Their mother and father, both drug addicts, are now in jail. Lynn is 60. She's raised … And there are counselors on site to help both the families and seniors cope with the challenges of caring for children who have often been through a lot. Derenda …
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'Dangers of Heroin' Sparks Town Hall Meetings
The company specializes in raising awareness in drug addictions. While officials shared alarming … Counselors say heroin use impacts a diverse group, and help is available no matter what socio-economic status you're in. "There is no specific person …
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Truckee officials: Peers, residents enable youth drug use
Margaret Moran / [email protected] | Sierra Sun. Christi Goates, a drug and alcohol counselor at Community Recovery Resources in Truckee and Kings Beach, tells the crowd of her own struggles with drugs and alcohol while growing up in Incline Village …
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