Posted By: Aspen Education Group
Monday, March 23, 2009
Afghani Doctors Visit the U.S. to Learn About Addiction Treatment
A delegation of doctors from Afghanistan is visiting Maryland this week to learn more about treating addiction. Addiction is a huge problem for the country, where almost 90 percent of the world's opium is produced. One devastating issue is that many poor mothers sedate their children with opium because it makes them appear happy and quiet. It is also a cheap and easy way for them to keep their children quiet and under control while they work. The delegation will spend a week observing group therapy sessions and how drug treatment programs in the United States are designed and delivered. (Source: www.news8.net)