Dauphin County commissioners vow battle on prescription drug addiction …
Her daughter went through six rehabs, three half-way houses and one independent living home. Courts need to listen to families who … Some are also advocating that Pennsylvania establish a prescription drug registry. “It's an out-of-control epidemic …
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Two Commonly Used Medications Equally Effective in Treating Seizures in …
Newswise — PHILADELPHIA – The sedative drugs diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan) are equally effective in treating the prolonged seizures known as status epilepticus in children, according to a randomized, controlled study by a multi-institution …
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Bliss Regains Independence in Buyout
… Independence in Buyout. By Kevin McCauley · Bliss Integrated Communication has regained its independence as a three-member management team has bought the $ 6.4M New York-based shop from Dudnyk Exchange advertising agency of Horsham, PA. … Wildrick …
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Irvine Stem Cell Treatment Center: Public Seminar on Adipose Derived Stem Cells
The Irvine Stem Cell Treatment Center, located in Irvine, California, announces a free public seminar on the use of stem cells for various degenerative and inflammatory conditions. They will be provided by Dr. Thomas A. Gionis, Surgeon-in-Chief. The …
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Two Calif. hospital nurses stabbed with knife and a pencil in unrelated crimes
Carnalla was taken into custody at the hospital on charges of assault with a deadly weapon. A knife was recovered at the scene, the news release said. The nurse was taken to a trauma center for treatment and is in critical condition. It's unlikely the …
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St. Mary, CSULB partner for only mental health trauma recovery center in …
Cammie Shibata, left, and Dr. Bita Ghafoori at the opening of the Long Beach Trauma Recovery Center at St. Mary Medical Center. The center is the only program that offers no-cost therapy for crime victims in southern California. Beatriz Valenzuela …
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Stasiewicz Alcohol Treatment Strategies
Therapy will take place at RIA's Clinical Research Center, the only alcoholism and substance abuse treatment facility licensed by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services to conduct clinical research. “The study will offer …
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UB researchers granted .7M to study alcohol treatment
Therapy will take place at RIA's Clinical Research Center, the only alcoholism and substance abuse treatment facility licensed by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services to conduct clinical research. Stasiewicz said the study …
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Barriers Remain Despite Health Law's Push To Expand Access To Substance …
Jessica Schabel, 19, is under treatment at the Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center in Pasadena, Calif., for heroin and methamphetamine addiction. Her insurance benefits only allowed for 30 days, but the … "The unintended consequence is that you …
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West set for secret wedding
Tori Spelling's husband admits he was "out of control" before seeking help in rehab. … reality series, 'True Tori,' Dean McDermott, 47, confesses that he cheated on the 40-year-old actress, with whom he has four children, Liam, six, Stella, five …
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Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
NEW YORK – As the ranks of heroin users rise, increasing numbers of addicts are looking for help but are failing to find it — because there are no beds in packed facilities, treatment is hugely expensive and insurance companies won't pay for inpatient …
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Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
NEW YORK (AP) – As the ranks of heroin users rise, increasing numbers of addicts are looking for help but are failing to find it – because there are no beds in packed facilities, treatment is hugely expensive and insurance companies won't pay for …
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Fast facts about some obstacles to heroin sobriety
Treatment facilities are packed. Inpatient rehab is costly. Insurance companies have refused coverage. Addicts looking to get clean from heroin often face an uphill battle. A look at the process, and some of the obstacles to getting sober: WITHDRAWAL …
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