Brien Center Adds Another to Its Management Team
Brien Center adds another to its management team
Also, center employee Mary Smudgen received the Lora Roe Memorial Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor of the Year Award from the Association for Addiction Professionals. The association, centered in Alexandria, Va., chose… Continue reading
How Can I Baker Act Someone Who Has Just Moved to Florida? She Got Here and I Discovered a Huge Drug Problem ?
Question by Carolynne F: How can I Baker Act someone who has just moved to Florida? She got here and I discovered a huge drug problem ?
I need a good effective solution, I cannot send her back to state… Continue reading
More Treatment Needed in Drug Enforcement
More treatment needed in drug enforcement
The North Bay and Area Drug Strategy Committee released its first report on Oct. 23 indicating people want a judicial system that recognizes the cause of addiction and a sentencing process that is geared… Continue reading
Washington State 911 Good Samaritan Law
Washington State 911 Good Samaritan Law
Seattle Police Department training video about Washington state’s 911 Good Samaritan Law, Naloxone distribution, and StopOverdose.org website. Posted by the …
Edward 'Butch' Warren, Washington-born bassist, dies at 74
Edward “Butch”… Continue reading
Beware Medicare's 'Observation' Status
Beware Medicare's 'Observation' Status
While those with Medicare Part D prescription-drug plans can file claims for reimbursement, they stand to receive little or no refund if their Part D plan doesn't cover the medications they took or include the hospital… Continue reading
Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise
Prescription Drug Abuse On the Rise
When I was 31 I developed some gall bladder problems and because I had never shown any symptoms of drug or alcohol addiction, my doctor prescribed me a narcotic pain medication," says Sveom. Sveom… Continue reading