Posts Tagged ‘health care’
Forum on Drug Abuse Hears From Recovering Addicts – CBS Local
Forum On Drug Abuse Hears from Recovering Addicts – CBS Local
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Forum On Drug Abuse Hears from Recovering Addicts
CBS Local (AP) _ 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 … Forum on drug abuse hears from recovering addicts – CBS 3 Springfield – WSHM |
Manitowoc officials warn of fentanyl drug abuse – Fox11online.com
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Manitowoc officials warn of fentanyl drug abuse
Fox11online.com MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) – Health and law enforcement officials in the Manitowoc area are warning of the dangers of abusing the narcotic fentanyl. Doctors say the pain medication, which is often administered through a patch on the skin, is more potent than … |
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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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 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-addicted health professionals put patients at risk Drug abuse among medical professionals rarely detected |
What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk – Huffington Post
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What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk
Huffington Post People with certain personality traits may be at increased risk for drug use problems, and studying personality may help researchers better understand and treat these problems, according to a new review. Many studies have attempted to link genes to the … |
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 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-addicted health professionals put patients at risk Drug abuse among medical professionals rarely detected |
What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk – Huffington Post
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What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk
Huffington Post Many studies have attempted to link genes to the condition researchers call substance use disorder, but they've largely failed to do so, even though the condition can run in families, said Dr. Sergi Ferré, a senior scientist and section chief at the … |
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 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 professionals put patients at risk Drug abuse among medical professionals rarely detected |
Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth – The Missoulian
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Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth
The Missoulian A week of community events is shining a spotlight on what area leaders called an epidemic of prescription drug abuse and misuse. Last year alone, more than 300 Montanans died from prescription drug misuse, Mayor John Engen said during a panel … Pharmacists are often on the front line against prescription drug abuse Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week reveals startling stats Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week kicks off in Missoula |
Pain Killers and Drug Addiction Are Subject of Conference at Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Pain Killers and Drug Addiction Are Subject of Conference at Trinitas Regional Medical Center
The growing link between pain killers and heroin was explored at a conference hosted recently by Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Members of state government, law enforcement, the medical community, health care, community agencies fighting drug abuse, and families feeling the tragic results of addiction gathered to examine the issue from numerous viewpoints. [PR.com] Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results