Archive for the ‘Drug Addiction’ Category
Lorain Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Updated Intervention Program
Lorain Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Updated Intervention Program
Making an attempt to have a loved one or friend get help for their drug addiction sometimes needs a professional involved. For a no-cost consultation, call 440-574-7468. (PRWeb April 16, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Lorain-drug-rehab/drug-alcohol-intervention/prweb11763866.htm Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
Addiction experts: Cuts could hurt drug treatment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Addiction experts say thousands of Illinois residents could lose drug treatment services if a temporary tax increase expires later next year. Sara Howe is a spokeswoman for the Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association. She tells the Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises newspapers (http://bit.ly/1eIs0TI … Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
Andrew B.’s Story of Recovery From Addiction
Andrew B.’s Story of Recovery from Addiction – Andrew faced the consequences of addiction when he was put into foster care at the age of 4 due to his mother’s struggles with addiction. Learn more about An…
Psychologist: Social Media Causing A 'Distancing Phenomena' To Take Place
“They probably wouldn't engage in bullying activity if they were face- to-face because of the consequences if they were caught in person by authority figures,” she said. “There's a lot of ambiguity with social media, especially with the next generation …
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Criminalizing Expectant Mothers
He can show he truly cares about protecting pregnant women, children and families by vetoing the bill, as specialists in obstetric medicine and drug addiction, as well as women's rights groups have urged. Erik Eckholm reported in The Times this week …
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Doctors, Medical Staff on Drugs Put Patients at Risk – USA TODAY
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 |
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 … |
Crime Rates Drop, Local Rehab Facility Sees Rise in Illegal Drug Abuse
Crime rates drop, local rehab facility sees rise in illegal drug abuse
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky—Crime rates drop, but illegal drug use soars. Law enforcement is cracking down while local rehab centers battle the addiction. New crime statistics provide a new look at just how safe our community is. The McCracken County …
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Maryland Heights residents fight proposed rehab center
A healthcare company from Florida is partnering with former baseball star Darryl Strawberry to re-open this former state-run psychiatric hospital under a new name: the Darryl Strawberry Recovery Center. The former baseball star who famously battled …
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Doctors, Medical Staff on Drugs Put Patients at Risk – USA TODAY
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 |
Jerry Davich: Frontline hits front lines to combat drug addiction – Post-Tribune
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Jerry Davich: Frontline hits front lines to combat drug addiction
Post-Tribune That impressionable age group holds the dubious distinction for the highest usage of cocaine and marijuana as well as the highest rates of binge drinking and prescription drug abuse. “We don't turn anyone away,” said Allen Grecula, director of clinical … |
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 … |
Judge recommends Iraq veteran with PTSD and drug addiction get help in … – al.com (blog)
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Judge recommends Iraq veteran with PTSD and drug addiction get help in …
al.com (blog) Threatt said that two Bureau of Prisons officials who testified Monday at Morgan's sentence hearing could not answer specific questions about the effectiveness of two programs set up to deal with inmates with PTSD and drug addiction problems. Dr. Chad … |