Drug Addiction News:

Drug Addiction News:

Drug bill combats addiction
From: www.rockymountainnews.com

"Treating drug addicts, rather than just putting them in prison, will save Colorado money and give addicts a chance to rebuild their lives, a House panel decided Monday."

Drug addiction bill has ties to Park
From: www.sherwoodparknews.com

"Sherwood Park News To force a crystal meth-addicted youth into a detox centre today, they must have either committed a crime or become wards of the province."

Drug use is worse on teen brains
From: www.vagazette.com

"WILLIAMSBURG -- Adolescents who start with cigarettes and alcohol are more likely to progress to hard drugs. They're also more prone to addiction and could suffer the effects of aging sooner."

Drug rehab trial turns to motions in Ossipee Court
From: www.citizen.com

"OSSIPEE The jury in the fraudulent drug rehab center trial spent little time in the courtroom Tuesday as lawyers for both sides argued various motions before the judge, including motions by defense attorneys to dismiss the case."

Alberta legislature gives 2nd reading to forced drug treatment bill
From: news.yahoo.com

"EDMONTON (CP) - The horror of crystal meth addiction in teenagers seems to be easy to agree on - it's how best to fight it that's causing trouble for Alberta legislators."

Easy Drug Access Not Big Cause of Docs' Relapse
From: www.jointogether.org

"Depression, mental illness, or having a family history of addiction have more to do with relapse among doctors in recovery than does easy access to drugs, HealthDay News reported March 22."