Christie Speaks With Compassion on Drug Addiction and Treatment – CNN (Blog)
Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment – CNN (blog)
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Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
CNN (blog) (CNN) – Republican Gov. Chris Christie teamed up with former Democratic Gov. Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and … Christie Calls War On Drugs Ineffective, Announces Program To Send Some … Ex-NBA player: Re-entry tougher than serving time |
Official: Recovering drug addicts should speak up – Belleville News Democrat
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Official: Recovering drug addicts should speak up
Belleville News Democrat NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The president's top adviser on drug policy urged those recovering from drug addiction to give hope to others by speaking out, saying that stigma and denial about substance abuse are obstacles to treatment. Michael Botticelli, acting … |
My Journey From Homeless Drug Addict To Magna Cum Laude – NPR (blog)
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My Journey From Homeless Drug Addict To Magna Cum Laude
NPR (blog) I was fighting a rat for the remnants of a corn dog I'd salvaged from the trash. That's when I realized I'd crossed the final line I had drawn. I had told myself, as long as I don't shoot up, I'm OK. As long as I'm not homeless, I'm OK. But now I was … |
Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk – USA TODAY
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Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk
USA TODAY America's prescription drug epidemic reaches deep into the medical community. Across the country, more than 100,000 doctors, nurses, technicians and other health professionals struggle with abuse or addiction, mostly involving narcotics such as … Drug–addicted health workers pose a risk Drug abuse among medical professionals rarely detected Doctors stealing drugs, working while impaired |