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by Change | 19 Aug 2009

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The number of workers at addiction treatment centers run by the state of Washington is to be reduced, the mayor has suggested.

addiction treatment workers in Washington could find their jobs on the line, after it was reported that the mayor is seeking to reduce their number.

According to the Washington Post, mayor Adrian Fenty is seeking to cut the number of people working at state-run drug rehab centers, despite concerns from some that the need for addiction recovery services remains as strong as ever in Washington.

It is understood the mayor is keen to cut the wage bill as part of a restructuring that would see the addiction treatment services privatized to help reduce Washington's budget.

Providing addiction treatment facilities to help tackle drugs problems in the region could move to the private sector, in an effort to improve the quality and efficiency of the services.

Many rehab clinics are run privately and offer a safe, relaxing environment for addicts to focus on tackling their problems and beating the demons within.

rehab centers often employ a wide range of methods to tailor addiction recovery programmes to the specific needs of the individual.

Buddying programmes, strenuous exercise and even ancient Chinese remedies such as acupuncture are often employed to help aid recovery.

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