Strategic Goal 15: Substance Abuse Treatment

Strategic Goal 15: Substance Abuse Treatment – Maryland ranks in the top one-third of states in terms of substance abuse addiction, a problem which contributes to a range of public health and safety concerns. To address these concerns, the O’Malley-Brown Administration has set a goal and is implementing a plan to expand access to substance abuse services in Maryland by 25% by the end of 2012. For more information, visit: www.statestat.maryland.gov

Op-ed: Mental illness stigma limits resources to help

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Jared Lee Loughner had been abusing alcohol and drugs and had been kicked out of Pima Community College for disruptive behavior four months before the Tucson, Ariz., shooting that killed six and wounded a dozen, including U.S. Rep. Gabby … Although …
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Mayor Bloomberg Orders New York City Public Hospitals To Restrict Access To …

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It seems the Mayor does not trust the judgement of doctors, so he decided cutting down on the amount of pain killers prescribed by hospital pharmacies is the perfect solution to fight drug addiction. In a speech that would make the evil … where it …
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Second Chance Boutique offers stability to those struggling through recovery

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The 850-square-foot store is in the back of Solutions Recovery, a substance abuse treatment center. It is open from 8 a.m. to … Starting this month, the store plans to hire two recovering addicts as paid employees who will make minimum wage, $ 8.25 an …
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