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Probation Reports: What we can learn from the 'most important' documents in …
But unless you've read the pre-sentence investigation probation report from Tree's 2011 arrest, you probably don't know that he's a paranoid schizophrenic prone to substituting his medication for pints of alcohol. You're likely not aware that Tree …
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There is plenty of evidence that marijuana is harmful
Today's doctors, journalists, presidents and most of their social circle who may have smoked a far less potent version than today's pot when they came of age in the '60s or '70s happened not to have suffered the ill effects of drug use personally and …
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Rehab – A cover of Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab”. Not the most polished but that’s all right with me. I didn’t really rehearse it. I learned to play it about two-and-a-hal…    Read more...

4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com

4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America Care2.com According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), rates of death by drug overdose have more than tripled since 1990, but the deceased weren't smoking crack or shooting heroin into their veins. They're not even unemployed and homeless. In fact … Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuseLincolnshire Review all 2 news articles »

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Six percent of CSU students abuse prescription drugs like Adderall, Ritalin – Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Read more... Six percent of CSU students abuse prescription drugs like Adderall, Ritalin Rocky Mountain Collegian According to the National College Health Assessment given every other year, CSU's rate for prescription drug abuse is only about 6 percent, which is comparable to the national average. “It doesn't seem to matter what type of substance it is, but people …

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Barriers Remain Despite Health Law’s Push To Expand Access To Substance … – Kaiser Health News

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Barriers Remain Despite Health Law's Push To Expand Access To Substance … Kaiser Health News The nation's health law has promised sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction get treatment. Many unable to afford services in the past now can receive them without first landing in jail or an emergency room, health … and more »

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Cupcake bake-off will raise money, awareness for drug abuse prevention – Poughkeepsie Journal

Read more... Cupcake bake-off will raise money, awareness for drug abuse prevention Poughkeepsie Journal ADVERTISEMENT. Local students are invited to take place in the second annual Cupcakes for CAPE bake-off, to raise awareness and funds for substance abuse prevention. CAPE, the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education, will host the bake-off.

Doctor testifies on behalf of heroin-addicted burglary suspect trying to use …
Doctor testifies on behalf of heroin-addicted burglary suspect trying to use drug abuse in insanity defense. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras says years of heroin abuse can lead addicts to a "primal state of compulsion." Kardaras was called on behalf of Scott …
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Doctors are addressing state's heroin crisis
Those who follow the drug abuse issue point to physicians as part of the problem. We write too many prescriptions, they say, and are too quick to fulfill patient requests for painkillers. Balancing pain management and potential overprescribing is an …
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Sleep – Doctors On Call WVU Healthcare and WV Public Broadcasting – Around 70 million Americans have a sleep problem. In this episode of Doctors On Call two experts answer questions on sleep.    Read more...

Substance abuse forum comes to Collin College – Star Local Media

Substance abuse forum comes to Collin College Star Local Media The Collin County Substance Abuse Coalition will host a free community forum Saturday at the Collin College Spring Creek campus to discuss current drug trends, statistics and warning signs while providing prevention strategies for parents. “It gives … and more »

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Windham school has drug discussion over dinner – WLBZ-TV

Windham school has drug discussion over dinner WLBZ-TV WINDHAM, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Drug and alcohol education is already a part of the curriculum, but Windham Middle School is tackling the issue in an innovative way: discussion drug abuse over dinner. The school held a spaghetti supper and invited … and more »

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“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes    Read more...