Archive for July, 2010

GLOBAL: “Seek, test, treat and retain” to stem HIV among drug users

More info…Source: IRIN Activists and scientists at the International AIDS Conference in Vienna called on governments to stop criminalizing drug users and instead to provide them with addiction and HIV treatment. drug addiction Share and Enjoy:

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Addiction help – Running to stay clean

More info…Research on interventions has long shown that its a lot easier to reshape existing behaviors than it is to stop them. Therefore, refocusing, or rechanneling, your energy into something that will improve, not devastate your life is crucial. drug treatment Share and Enjoy:

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Addiction help – Running to stay clean

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Hamilton-based nonprofit Nation of Angels rescuing drug addicts one at a time (WITH VIDEO)

More info…HAMILTON A 19-year-old Hamiltonian named Rob went to Florida to receive treatment for drug addiction, but the teen relapsed and soon found himself living under a bridge on the cusp of death. interventions Share and Enjoy:

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Treatment Sector Gives Government Four Out Of 10

More info…The National Committee for Addiction Treatment (NCAT) says the governments changes to drink driving laws are hugely disappointing, and has rated them a four out of 10. drug addiction Share and Enjoy:

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