'Club Drug' Abuse on the Rise

'Club drug' abuse on the rise

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However, users of these 'club drugs' such as ketamine and mephedrone make up just 2% of adults in treatment and 10% of young people in specialist services. Ecstasy remains the most commonly treated 'club drug', although the number of new adults …
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Audit: Juvenile prison's drug programs lacking

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Williams took over the program in the spring after the former commissioner and his deputy were fired. Williams says the agency is considering hiring another substance abuse specialist. It also might become a licensed treatment program, which could …
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International Symposium in Chile on Drug Addiction Treatment

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Specialists from Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, United States, Canada and Spain will attend the symposium, entitled: Progress and challenges in scientific research on treatments, pharmacological strategies and vaccines …
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Audit: KJCC drug treatment lacking

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Williams also said the agency is looking to hire another substance abuse specialist at KJCC and is exploring becoming a licensed treatment program, which the audit said could open up more funding opportunities and improve quality through independent …
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