Posts Tagged ‘drug policy’
OUR VIEW: Grappling With Drug Addiction – MetroWest Daily News
OUR VIEW: Grappling with drug addiction – MetroWest Daily News
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OUR VIEW: Grappling with drug addiction
MetroWest Daily News We can't blame Gov. Deval Patrick for trying to keep Zohydro out of Massachusetts. But, as a federal judge ruled this week, it's the job of the Food and Drug Administration to approve prescription pharmaceuticals for public use, and no state governor … Editorial: Patrick's drug policy has the wrong focus |
Three people linked in death by heroin, a longtime DC drug dealer and an … – Washington Post
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Three people linked in death by heroin, a longtime DC drug dealer and an …
Washington Post Strangers to one another in life, they shared an addiction to heroin, fueled by the same D.C. drug dealer. And one by one, they died using a deadly substance that authorities say has permeated the East Coast, leaving a trail of grieving family members. |
Official: Recovering Drug Addicts Should Speak Up
Official: Recovering drug addicts should speak up
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 …
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HAYC3 Plans Meeting on Drug Abuse – Bennington Banner
HAYC3 plans meeting on drug abuse – Bennington Banner
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HAYC3 plans meeting on drug abuse
Bennington Banner Youth who are most susceptible to substance or alcohol abuse come from families where alcohol and/or drugs are prevalent, and often suffer from low self-esteem and depression, according to licensed private practice mental health counselor, Chris … |
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 Pervasive problem: The latest drug use data from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, released in 2007, indicated that an average of 103,000 doctors, nurses, medical technicians and health care aides a year were abusing … Drug-addicted health workers pose a risk |
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 |
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 |
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 – The State
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Official: Recovering drug addicts should speak up
The State 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 … Connecticut drug addicts describe recovery, challenges |
HAYC3 Plans Meeting on Drug Abuse – Bennington Banner
HAYC3 plans meeting on drug abuse – Bennington Banner
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HAYC3 plans meeting on drug abuse
Bennington Banner Youth who are most susceptible to substance or alcohol abuse come from families where alcohol and/or drugs are prevalent, and often suffer from low self-esteem and depression, according to licensed private practice mental health counselor, Chris … |
Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk – USA TODAY
USA TODAY |
Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk
USA TODAY Pervasive problem: The latest drug use data from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, released in 2007, indicated that an average of 103,000 doctors, nurses, medical technicians and health care aides a year were abusing … Hospital setting triggers worker drug abuse, theft Drug abuse among medical professionals rarely detected Drug-addicted health workers pose a risk |