The Silent High: Prescription Drug Abuse

The Silent High: Prescription Drug Abuse – Hazelden in Chicago’s clinical director David Cohen is featured in this news piece from ABC’s Chicago affiliate regarding prescription drug abuse and its pat…

Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong

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David Sheff's previous best-selling book, Beautiful Boy, told the story of his son Nic's addiction to drugs. Now, Sheff's newest book, Clean, goes beyond the story of one family to tackle nothing less than the entire subject of addiction in the U.S …
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Knoxville fights substance abuse during National Prevention Week – WATE.com

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"I don't know too many families that aren't affected by this issue of substance abuse," said Mayor Madeline Rogero. "It's a conversation that needs to start early and happen often," said Metropolitan Drug Commission Executive Director Karen Pershing.
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Gaps in prescription drug abuse treatment exist despite Missoula effort

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Sunday: An overview of the prescription drug problem in Montana. Monday: Students, teachers and counselors talk about drug use and abuse in our schools. Tuesday: Prescription drug abuse is increasing on the University of Montana campus. Wednesday: …
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