The Latest Form of Opium Addiction
Can you find a single person who hasn’t heard of opium? Literally there is not a single such person who has not heard of Opium, its use and effects. Previously it was used as painkiller, but gradually its mode of use changed. It was used as strong addiction drug for… Continue reading
Addiction Treatment Program at Cliffside Malibu Gives Addicts a Chance at New Life
Determining whether addiction treatment is needed for an addict can be a difficult decision. However, the decision-making process should include the well being of the addict in your life. While you want them to be well once more, it’s important that you organize an intervention with their loved ones to… Continue reading
Court Says Pregnant Woman Taking Illegal Drug Can’t Be Charged With Endangering Child
Living examples of United Ways help speak at dinner
HAGERSTOWN As United Way looks deeper at community problems, its traditional service continues.
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O’Farrell wants data on addicts
THE Opposition Leader, Barry O’Farrell, is demanding ”hard data” that the medically supervised injecting centre in Kings Cross… Continue reading
Different Approaches to Addiction Treatment Offered in Florida Rehab
Florida rehab is known to staff the best kind of professionals in the field of drug treatment, consultation and rehabilitation. Proper treatment at the center ensures a significant dip in the rate of relapse among patients. The family is also properly instructed how to carry on with aftercare when the… Continue reading
East Boston Senator Focused on Suffolk Casino
Singer Pete Doherty may face charges over society heiress’ death
English singer with Irish roots Pete Doherty is looking at criminal charges in connection with the death of an English heiress in January. Doherty, lead singer of the band The Libertines, may be charged with supplying drugs that caused society… Continue reading
Treasurer Agrees to Plead Guilty to $369,000 Theft
Tent City residents struggle to adjust
John Gergely flashed a toothless smile as he leaned against the hallway of the hotel that’s been his home since a faith-based nonprofit scooped up about 50 homeless residents living in Camden’s Tent City.
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Cheap Drug Could Save Tens of Thousands
Special Montgomery court helps veterans
A judge says that so far Montgomery’s veterans court, the first such court in the state, is doing just what it was meant to do — help vet erans deal with issues that affect them and help connect them with services that can help.
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Alkermes Announces Notification of Tentative FDA Advisory Committee Meeting to Review VIVITROL® for Opioid Dependence
URAC Podcast Highlights Effects of Wellstone-Domenici Mental Health Parity Act
Podcast Series Available at www.urac.org/podcast/ or on iTunes Store
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Country boy makes good again
Joe Nichols is in such a good mood these days he almost glows. The smooth baritone, called the… Continue reading
A Kent Proposal Meets Resistance
Hard luck heroin addict jailed for trafficking
Wills Bailie has seen hard drugs destroy his father and sister.
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Commissioner wants judicial discretion, more community help to reduce prison population
With 60,000 state prisoners, 150,000 probationers and 13,000 state employees to manage every day,… Continue reading
Sex Addiction Linked to Brain Damage in Rats
Dramatic Rise in the Proportion of Older Americans Admitted for Substance Abuse Treatment from 1992 to 2008
New admissions data show sharp increase in the proportion of older Americans being treated for illicit substances such as cocaine, heroin and marijuana.
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Heroin Dealer Sentenced WEB FIRST
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