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FEATURES 08 A SOLUTION THAT MAKES SENSE Drug courts provide a new path 12 PAYING THE BILL Addiction treatment in the age of Obamacare 16 STRENGTH IN NUMBERS Counselor believes in the power of the group 46 MEDICAL MARVEL New Life announces new medical director
50 A FAMILY AFFAIR Dealing with the dysfunction 54 PLAY WITH A PURPOSE Counselor uses varied tools to engage clients 58 SPIRIT IN THE DARK Seeking a higher power in recovery
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IN THE NEWS 24 BOOMING PROBLEM Elderly substance abuse issues expected to grow as baby boomers age 26 STARTING YOUNG Insight into adolescent addiction comes as new guidelines urge early prevention 28 FIGHTING FOR THE BRAIN DISEASE MODEL Model can complicate messaging in treatment plans 30 THE MISSING LINK Integrated treatment works best for victims of sexual abuse who are also addicts 32 RECOVERY U More college campuses are dedicating housing to students recovering from addiction
34 LEARNING TO DRINK 36 ARE VACCINES THE ANSWER? A new vaccine has been shown to prevent overdoses and stop opioid “designer drugs” from affecting the brain 38 FROM SMOKING TO DRINKING develop an alcohol abuse disorder, according to a new study 40 THE TURNING POINT New study looks to pinpoint transition from prescription opioids to heroin 44 GENERATIONAL BRAIN DAMAGE Drinking during pregnancy presents parents with challenges beyond their own sobriety
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