Hazelden, Treating Addiction and Transforming Lives

Published January 7, 2013

Hazelden, Treating Addiction and Transforming Lives – Hazelden is the national leader in alcoholism treatment and drug addiction treatment services. Hazelden CEO, Mark Mishek, describes their treatment philosophy which is based on the recognition that alcohol and drug addiction is a disease and that abstinence is the best way to manage the condition. Hazelden approaches addiction treatment in a holistic way, working with mind, body and spirit as components of a healthy life. Visit www.hazelden.org or call 800.257.7810 for more information on inpatient and outpatient treatment services, Hazelden Publishing and more.

Newspaper finds Ky. drug treatment options limited

Filed under: drug addiction treatment

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – A newspaper investigation has found that in a state plagued with one of the worst prescription drug abuse problems in the nation, treatment options are limited. The Courier-Journal reports the problem is worst for hard-core …
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Drug scourge to receive attention from lawmakers

Filed under: drug addiction treatment

An estimated 40,000 people in this state are addicted to some form of controlled substances and aren't getting treated. House Health and Human Resources Chairman Don Perdue, D-Wayne, a pharmacist for 35 years, is passionate about the drug problem …
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