Rez Alcohol Abuse Bill Advances

Rez alcohol abuse bill advances
The bill calls for the pilot program fund to draw money from the existing state liquor luxury taxes, a percentage of which are already designated for alcohol and drug addiction treatment and prevention. "What this does is allow them, the cities and … Read more on Arizona Daily Sun

Rehab center struggling to stay open
At Day By Day Treatment Center, monthly expenses are running about $ 50,000 ahead of revenue, according to Earl Marett, director of the Johnston County Department of Social Services. Marett is chairman of the treatment center's board of directors … Read more on TheHerald

Military substance abuse research progresses, doctor says
"In each of those assessments, there are questions about mental health, about (post-traumatic stress disorder), suicide ideation and depression," Kilpatrick said, noting assessments also include questions about alcohol and tobacco use. "We find a very … Read more on Air Force Link