Iran Not Doing Enough to Address Drug Addiction

Published February 20, 2014

Iran not doing enough to address drug addiction
Because of the immense physical and psychological suffering of addicts, private addiction rehabilitation clinics recommend family-centric medical treatment under expert supervision. Dr. Said Kafrashi, the manager of one of these rehabilitation clinics …
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Bill aims to share overdose data
Various legal protections prevent the sharing of health histories, school records, law enforcement reports and information about substance abuse treatment, Brookmyer said. To follow overdose trends, Brookmyer said she currently must rely on publicly …
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You shouldn't be shocked by Philip Seymour Hoffman's death
Relapse is likely; statistics show that 90% of opiate addicts will relapse within the first year after completing a traditional treatment program. Upon discharge from treatment, make sure the addicted person has a relapse-prevention and follow-up …
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Methadone ‘should continue to be central drug addict treatment’ — Methadone should continue to be a central treatment for recovering heroin addicts, a Scottish Government-commissioned panel has found.