Drug Addiction: Former First Lady Who Battled Addiction an Inspiration to Many – Boston Herald

Drug Addiction: Former first lady who battled addiction an inspiration to many – Boston Herald
Former First Lady Betty Ford, who died yesterday at age 93, is being remembered as a fearlessly honest advocate for women, gays, alcoholics, drug addicts and all who face problems in life that come with a social stigma. “She was a lovely woman,” said U.S. Rep.
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Drug Addiction: Recovery Now TV Launches Optimized Mobile Site Encouraging Users to Seek Drug Treatment – Insurance News Net
In keeping with its priority to assist those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, Recovery Now TV has introduced an optimized mobile website located at http://m.recoverynowtv.com . Through this mobile site, those looking for help with addiction …
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Drug Addiction: Epilespy drug being used by young addicts for legal high, Scottish researchers warn – Daily Record
A DRUG for epilepsy and anxiety is increasingly being misused by young people in the UK, researchers say. Phenazepam was developed in the 1970s for the treatment of epilepsy, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, insomnia and anxiety. It is a prescription-only drug …
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Drug Addiction: Cops Against Drug Laws (HUNGRY BEAST)



Cops are on the frontline of the War on Drugs. But here, and elsewhere around the world, they’re joining the growing chorus of experts calling to end that war. Kirsten Drysdale spoke with Norm Stamper; a member of LEAP and former Police Chief of Seattle, John McGeary; a retired Senior Constable with Victoria Police of 30 years service who ran for the Liberal Party in the 2000 state election, and João Goulão; the President of Portugal’s Institute of Drugs & Drug Addiction, to explore the area of drug legislation and the decriminalisation of drugs for personal use. HUNGRY BEAST airs in Australia on the ABC, 9PM Wednesdays. More stories: www.abc.net.au/hungrybeast
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Drug Addiction: Former US first lady Betty Ford dies
She was known for her work helping people curb drug and alcohol addiction.
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Drug Addiction: Betty Ford dies at 93; former first lady
The wife of President Gerald R. Ford drew on her own experience with addiction in founding famed rehabilitation clinic. Former First Lady Betty Ford, who captivated the nation with her unabashed candor and forthright discussion of her personal battles with breast cancer, prescription drug addiction and alcoholism, has died. She was 93.
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