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My Journey From Homeless Drug Addict to Magna Cum Laude – NPR (Blog)
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 professionals put patients at risk Drug abuse among medical professionals rarely detected |
Drug–addicted Health Professionals Put Patients at Risk
Drug–addicted health professionals put patients at risk
Most states have special rehabilitation programs for health care practitioners, typically run under the auspices of licensing boards or medical professional societies. Practitioners who enroll voluntarily often can keep practicing with supervision …
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Secretary faces court wrath in rehabilitation case
The court made these remarks during the hearing of a petition seeking directions for setting up rehabilitation centers for drug addict prisoners in jails. As the hearing started, Excise secretary Khalid Masood presented a report, stating that the …
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Arlington TX Alcohol Drug Rehab Starts Additional Drug Rehabilitation Program
Arlington TX Alcohol Drug Rehab Starts Additional Drug Rehabilitation Program
Drug addiction is a serious matter and leaves individuals without any direction in their lives, but a solution is available to this problem. Call 469-212-9091 for a free consultation. (PRWeb April 17, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Arlington-TX-drug-rehab/drug-treatment-alcohol/prweb11771672.htm Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
Dallas TX Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Expansion of Residential Treatment Program
Understanding the power of drug addiction and how much it affects an addict and his or her lives takes time and work, yet it is possible. Call 469-513-8901 for a free consultation. (PRWeb April 17, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Dallas-TX-drug-rehab/drug-treatment-alcohol/prweb11771187.htm Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
Drug Addiction and Celebrities and the loss of Philip Seymour Hofmman – Why are celebrities becoming addicted to drugs? Why are people surrounding the celebrities not intervening and trying to help them get better? Mia Toschi Dee…
Kool Living Recovery Opens Its Doors to Help Individuals Battle Addiction
Kool Living Recovery Opens Its Doors to Help Individuals Battle Addiction
Our specialized treatment program can help put an end to addiction struggles so that you and your loved ones can enjoy life again to the fullest," said Nicholas, Kool Living Founder. Thanks to Kool Living Recovery's highly specialized treatment …
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Former MLB pitcher beats drug addiction, helps kids play it safe
But with the success and fast times, came an addiction to pills and eventually heroin. "I didn't know anything at that point. I was vulnerable, naive and pretty stupid in regards to life. It is Russian roulette with your life. I look back on that and …
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Addiction Experts: Cuts Could Hurt Drug Treat
Addiction experts: Cuts could hurt drug treat
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Addiction experts say thousands of Illinois residents could lose drug treatment services if a temporary tax increase expires later next year. The Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises newspapers reports (http://bit.ly/1eIs0TI ) the Illinois Department of Public Health's drug treatment programs could lose $ 20 million in funding if the income tax falls from 5 percent to … Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
Judge Blocks State Ban on Painkiller Zohydro ER
Judge blocks state ban on painkiller Zohydro ER
"Addiction is a serious enough problem already in Massachusetts without having to deal with another addictive narcotic painkiller sold in a form that isn't tamper proof. We will turn our attention now to other means to address this public health crisis …
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Tennessee adopts legislation to criminally prosecute drug-addicted pregnant …
A new bill just passed by Tennessee's state legislature would allow law enforcement to bring criminal charges against pregnant women if their drug addiction causes their children to be born with a dependency. According to the Tennessean, a similar …
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Casual marijuana use may damage your brain
… brain structure with marijuana even in these young adult recreational users indicate that there are significant effects of marijuana on the brain," says Dr. Jodi Gilman, lead author and a researcher in the Massachusetts General Center for Addiction …
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