Dr. William Jacobs Webinar on What Faith Leaders Need to Know About Opiate Epidemic

The opiate epidemic continues to touch every community, locally and nationally. Families of all sizes, races, economic status, and ethnic groups around the country are impacted, either personally or through friends, classmates, co-workers, neighbors or fellow members of congregations – and will likely turn to their place of worship for support. What information is most […]

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Death By Pain Killers: The Government Weighs In

In an effort to respond to this ongoing rise in abuse of opioids, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently published a guide for physicians on medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence in the outpatient office setting. Many addicted patients are very reluctant to seek inpatient treatment. It is estimated that 80% of patients suffering […]

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