WHO recommends global use of newest hepatitis C drugs, urges price reductions
WHO strongly recommends that everyone diagnosed with hepatitis C should undergo an assessment of alcohol intake, and all patients with a moderate to high intake of alcohol should be offered a behavioural alcohol reduction intervention, with the aim of …
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Woman Killed in Capitol Hill Chase Was Shot Five TimesApril 8, 2014
According to a new survey, the less Americans know about Ukraine's location, the more likely they are to support U.S. intervention. READ MORE · LATEST NEWS · Woman Killed in Capitol Hill Chase Was Shot Five TimesApril 8, 2014; The New Poster Children …
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Monday Morning Skeptic: Sex, Drugs and Political Heads That Rolled
Newt Gingrich suggested the other day that U.S. Representative Trey Radel, the congressman from Fort Myers, Florida, had not necessarily blown his political career up his nose when he tried to buy cocaine from a federal agent in October. …. Foley …
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The road ahead for Radel's treatment
Radel made it clear he will return to Washington and continue his duties on Capitol Hill as well as his addiction treatment. … The difference between "a handful" and "several" is still unclear but Radel maintains it never happened in southwest Florida.
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Trey Radel says alcohol was his downfall, but didn't affect his work in Congress
The news conference was the first time Southwest Florida has seen Radel's wife, Amy Radel, since he entered rehabilitation. She didn't attend a Nov. 20 press conference and issued a written statement when her husband entered Hazelden. Thursday, she …
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Rep. Radel Joins Capitol's Most Secret Club – Recovering Addicts
When Rep. Trey Radel pleaded guilty today to cocaine possession and promised to enter rehab, he joined the ranks of one of Capitol Hill's most secretive and exclusive clubs — addicts. For more than a decade, members of Congress, struggling with …
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Addiction recovery groups to host free film Wednesday in Brewer
BREWER, Maine — To start a discussion about drug and alcohol addiction in the area, organizers at the Bangor Area Recovery Network are hosting a free film Wednesday evening at the Brewer Performing Arts Center titled “The Anonymous People.”.
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The 4 Phases of Addiction–and Recovery
I have been reflecting on my journey in recovery thus far, and I have noticed the cycles I have gone through since putting down the drugs and booze. They seem to be the same for many of us, so if you or someone you love is in recovery from addiction, …
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