Strategic Goal 15: Substance Abuse Treatment

Strategic Goal 15: Substance Abuse Treatment – Maryland ranks in the top one-third of states in terms of substance abuse addiction, a problem which contributes to a range of public health and safety concerns. To address these concerns, the O’Malley-Brown Administration has set a goal and is implementing a plan to expand access to substance abuse services in Maryland by 25% by the end of 2012. For more information, visit: www.statestat.maryland.gov

Heroin overdose deaths on the rise, Maryland report says

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The trend means more work for people like Mike Gimbel, a former heroin addict who has since dedicated himself to substance abuse treatment and education in Maryland. Gimbel noted that, even before overdoses happen, heroin addiction takes a massive …
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Liver Toxicity Fears With Buprenorphine, Methadone Allayed

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The study was conducted at 8 different sites that were part of the National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network. At each site, patients in mild to moderate opioid withdrawal were randomly assigned to treatment with either buprenorphine …
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