2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey”
2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey” – Documentary on a rural communities experience with the enormous surge in prescription drug deaths in Southwest Virginia. Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition for Prevention Treatment & Recovery serving the Virginia counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Wise and Washington and the cities of Bristol and Norton, was developed in 2001 as a region’s response to this crisis. Hundreds of deaths have led to economic decline, higher than state average crime rates and the destruction of Southwest Virginia’s stronghold…the family. Understand the problems associated with prescription drug use and watch the pioneering strategies this coalition and its related communities implement. Drug deaths begin to decline as the coalition embraces their slogan, “Substance Abuse Prevention…its Our Community …its Our Responsibility.” The free documentary is available with a booklet to facilitate discussion with various populations such as coalitions, physicians, patients, employers, employees, students, parents, faith-based organizations and the general public. ASAC serves the Virginia Counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Washington, Wise & the City of Norton. Contact Lori-Gates-Addison, LCSW, PS at…. [email protected] for your FREE copy. The project was funded by a grant through the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. For more information on substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery resources in Southwest VA, go to the ASAC …
Dallas-based Trinity Hunt invests in Lakeview Health
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Dallas-based private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners announced Wednesday the completion of its majority investment in Lakeview Health Systems, a substance abuse treatment company in Jacksonville, Fla. Concurrently, Trinity Hunt said it has sold its …
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Local treatment facilities see increased demand with alcohol, prescription …
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The idea is to help men who struggle with substance abuse receive treatment and provide them with a safe environment to readjust to living drug-free. The house draws clients from all over the state who have fought increasingly challenging addictions, …
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Support improves hepatitis C treatment completion and response rates among …
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… across the HIV sector. Free to people personally affected by HIV. … Hepatitis C treatment completion and response rates among injecting drug users are similar to those seen in general patient populations, the findings of a meta-analysis published …
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