Following veteran's overdose death, report finds problems at Miami VA drug …

Following veteran's overdose death, report finds problems at Miami VA drug …
A drug abuse rehabilitation program at Miami's Veterans Affairs hospital failed to monitor patients, provide sufficient staff, control access to the facility or even curb illicit drug use among patients — culminating with the death of a combat veteran … Read more on MiamiHerald.com

Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
Because withdrawal is not directly deadly, most insurance companies won't pay for inpatient heroin detoxification or rehab, said Anthony Rizzuto, a provider relations representative at Seafield Center, a rehabilitation clinic on Long Island. They … Read more on Tallmadge Express