Posts Tagged ‘drug addicts’
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 … Two Former New Jersey Governors Come Together to Help Drug Offenders Ex-NBA player: Re-entry tougher than serving time |
Official: Recovering drug addicts should speak up – Anchorage Daily News
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Official: Recovering drug addicts should speak up
Anchorage Daily News 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 director of the … |
Christie Speaks With Compassion on Drug Addiction and Treatment – CNN (Blog)
Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment – CNN (blog)
Washington Post |
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)
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 |
Doctors, Medical Staff on Drugs Put Patients at Risk – USA TODAY
Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk – USA TODAY
USA TODAY |
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 … |
Medications Can Help Heroin Addicts Kick Habit
Medications can help heroin addicts kick habit
Dr. Gregory Brigham, a board-certified clinical psychologist and addictions treatment professional, said that while Suboxone is the most widely used drug in Crawford County to treat opiate addiction, the drug Vivitrol is becoming the drug therapy of …
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Foster families find and share support with elders at Oregon housing community
Their mother and father, both drug addicts, are now in jail. Lynn is 60. She's raised … And there are counselors on site to help both the families and seniors cope with the challenges of caring for children who have often been through a lot. Derenda …
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'Dangers of Heroin' Sparks Town Hall Meetings
The company specializes in raising awareness in drug addictions. While officials shared alarming … Counselors say heroin use impacts a diverse group, and help is available no matter what socio-economic status you're in. "There is no specific person …
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Broken Bad: 12 Shocking Mugshots of Ravaged Drug Addicts
Broken Bad: 12 shocking mugshots of ravaged drug addicts
With facial sores, decaying teeth and dramatic weight loss, these shocking pictures show the devastating effects of substance abuse. A new campaign launched this … This 22-year-old woman looked healthy before drug abuse took its toll. (Rehabs.com/Rex).
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'Plagued with a scourge': Opioid abuse worries neighboring Middlesex …
Since 2005, Reading has reported 13 deaths from opioid overdoses, according to the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA). Between 2003-2005, that … Patrick is directing state public health authorities to implement an immediate ban on the …
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