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2011

SAMHSA Releases N-SSATS Data from the Latest National Survey Substance Abuse Treatment Services

December 19, 2011 by ATForum

On Dec 1, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released findings from the 2010 National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services  (N-SSATS). The report finds that overall there was very little change in the scope and nature of treatment facilities from 2006 to 2010. Throughout the nation, the 13,339 eligible facilities that responded to the … [Read more...] about SAMHSA Releases N-SSATS Data from the Latest National Survey Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Pain Pill Addiction Torments Even the Most Innocent

November 28, 2011 by ATForum

As addiction to prescription painkillers spreads in Maine it touches even some of the most innocent and fragile. More than 570 babies were born last year to mothers who used prescription painkillers or other drugs while pregnant, according to hospital reports to the state. The number more than tripled in six years, and it doesn't include the mothers who didn't tell their … [Read more...] about Pain Pill Addiction Torments Even the Most Innocent

Too Many Babies Suffering Drug Withdrawal

November 28, 2011 by ATForum

Despite the growing numbers of babies born in Tampa Bay to mothers who are addicted to prescription drugs, we still know too little about the long-term health effects and best treatments for these babies. More research is needed to help give them the best possible start in life. http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/too-many-babies-suffering-drug-withdrawal/1198652 Source: … [Read more...] about Too Many Babies Suffering Drug Withdrawal

Study Sheds Light on Young Suburban Heroin Users – Research Points to Ineffective and Incomplete Drug Education as Factor in Heroin Initiation

November 28, 2011 by ATForum

Researchers found Chicago area suburban heroin users have little knowledge about the drug and its effects when they first use it, and they often substitute heroin after becoming addicted to prescription pain medications. Those are some of the conclusions from a 10-month study, entitled "Understanding Suburban Heroin Use," for the Robert Crown Center for Health Education's Reed … [Read more...] about Study Sheds Light on Young Suburban Heroin Users – Research Points to Ineffective and Incomplete Drug Education as Factor in Heroin Initiation

CSAT: Accessing Prescription Drug Data to Maximize OTP Patient Safety

November 28, 2011 by ATForum

Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs), electronic databases of prescriptions submitted by dispensers (pharmacies and practitioners who dis­pense out of their office) and run by state agencies, are useful to help coordinate care, prevent doctor-shopping, deter prescription drug abuse, and assist law enforcement authorities in preventing diversion. As of September 2011, … [Read more...] about CSAT: Accessing Prescription Drug Data to Maximize OTP Patient Safety

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