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Gloucester's New ANGEL Initiative Has Provided 21 Drug Users With Treatment

Gloucester's New ANGEL Initiative Has Provided 21 Drug Users With Treatment
GLOUCESTER (CBS) — Gloucester's newest attempt to reduce drug abuse has only been in effect since June 1, and it has already had outstanding results. The program, called The ANGEL Initiative, allows drug users to turn over their drugs to police … Read more on CBS Local

Report: Drug overdose death rates increase in 26 states
Education for physicians about "overprescribing medication" and the dangers of prescribing opioids is just as important as educating consumers or those at risk of developing addiction, said Robert Lubran, a division director at the Substance Abuse and … Read more on USA TODAY

Rehab centres need an accreditation fix
As many individuals and families have learned the hard way, addiction treatment programs are not created equal. There are no mandatory regulations or provincial standards that facilities or their employees must adhere to; it is a buyer beware environment. Read more on The Globe and Mail

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