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Aging Drug Users Are Increasing And Facing Chronic Physical And Mental Health Problems

September 10, 2010 By Addiction News Leave a Comment

Health and social services are facing a new challenge, as many illicit drug users get older and face chronic health problems and a reduced quality of life. That is one of the key findings of research published in the September issue of the Journal of Advanced Nursing.UK researchers interviewed eleven people aged 49 to 61 in contact with voluntary sector drug treatment services."This ...

Drug, alcohol recovery center reopens

October 26, 2010 By Addiction News Leave a Comment

Pittsfield-area residents recovering from alcohol and drug addiction are getting a new source of support. The city’s Sioga Club reopened yesterday, nearly seven years after its former headquarters burned down. Sioga stands for Sobriety Is Our Greatest Asset, and the new 7,000-square-foot facility is open for use by any recovery group. The new headquarters, in a former restaurant, is ready ...