Man With 'Serious Substance Abuse Problem' Sent to CBCF

Published April 14, 2014

Man with 'serious substance abuse problem' sent to CBCF

Filed under: substance abuse centers

A Willard man who possibly was intoxicated when he possessed cocaine will be held in jail until he can be transferred to a locked-down substance abuse treatment center. Cory D. Mathias, 26, of 842 S. Myrtle Ave., was out on bond before Thursday's … Read more on Norwalk Reflector

The Many Problems with the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act

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Federal grants from SAMHSA are how states largely pay for public mental health and substance abuse treatment, usually via community mental health centers. You'd think when discussing the problems with the public mental health system you might have, … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog)

Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug …

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In 2012, 61 percent of entrants to substance abuse programs in Boston reported using heroin or prescription drugs, more than any other substance, including alcohol. The number of drug overdose related deaths has increased 47 percent since 1999 in the … Read more on MassLive.com