Minnesota Addiction Centers Brace for Surge in Patients

Minnesota addiction centers brace for surge in patients

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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 suddenly will be eligible for insurance that covers …
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Overdose Prevention Legislation Pending Regarding Naloxone Drug, Passages …

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As prescription drug overdose now leads as one of the top causes of accidental death, many supporters argue that Naloxone is a powerful tool that needs to be utilized and that there is no good reason for its absence in the medical and addiction …
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How to Talk to Your Kids When You Think They're Using Drugs

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Depending on the situation, you can “give [your child] options regarding therapists or treatment centers,” Kaplin said. Even if your child is over 18 years old, Duffy suggested having a similar conversation. While you can't force your older child to …
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