Why Is Heroin Abuse Rising While Other Drug Abuse Is Falling?
Peter Shumlin, Democratic governor of Vermont, moved heroin addiction to the front burner of national news by devoting his entire State of the State address last week to his state's dramatic increase in heroin abuse. Shumlin described the situation as …
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Mass. Senate to study problem of drug addiction
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate is creating a special committee to study the problem of drug addiction. The committee will look at the state law that allows courts to commit an individual whose alcohol or drug addiction puts themselves or …
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In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse
Peter Shumlin, a Democrat, used his State of the State Message on Wednesday in Montpelier to encourage public debate on the growing problem of drug abuse and addiction in his state. Caleb Kenna for The New York Times. MONTPELIER, Vt. — In a sign …
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Health Care's Road to Ruin
1, the Affordable Care Act promises for the first time to deliver the possibility of meaningful health insurance to every American. But where does that leave the United States in terms of … But the nation is fundamentally handicapped in its quest for …
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This Is Your Brain on Gluten
It promises straightforward dietary solutions to prevent the illnesses we most hate and fear. Why wouldn't you make three …. More than 50 percent of Alzheimer's cases didn't have to happen, and this is a disease for which there is no treatment. Why …
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Archdiocese outlines process investigating misconduct allegation
“The allegation was received by the Archdiocesan Office for Child Abuse Investigations and Review and reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Cook County State's Attorney. … A statement posted on SNAP's …
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Treating Opioid Addiction
Public education about the benefits of treatment, recovery and quality care can. We hope that your article encourages a national dialogue about the importance of expanding access to quality care for a highly stigmatized, underserved patient population.
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Demi Lovato book 'Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year' tops New York Times Best …
Demi Lovato can list a lot of accomplishments in her 21 years: platinum-selling music artist, accomplished actress, recovered addict and more. Now … The X Factor judge published her own book of inspirational quotes, goals and daily affirmations …
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USA Best Books Awards Honors Alcoholism/Recovery Book About Relapse
Burlington, WI — (SBWIRE) — 11/18/2013 — Burlington, Wis., – Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud: Relapse and the Symptoms of Sobriety has been recognized as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Health: Addiction/Recovery category of the 2013 USA Best Book …
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In Race for Boston Mayor, Former Addicts Back Candidate With a Past
Many people in recovery stay anonymous and protect the anonymity of others, and A.A. itself does not get involved in politics. But here, a candidate for the city's highest office is himself a recovering alcoholic. This has moved many former addicts …
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Powerful painkiller without abuse protections approved using controversial …
In addition, the first hydrocodone-only opioid Zohydro, approved by an FDA panel vote of 11 to 2 in late October, is manufactured by the same company, Alkermes, that makes the popular medication Vivitrol used to treat addiction to painkillers and alcohol.
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Addiction Specialists Wary of New Painkiller
Addiction experts protested loudly when the Food and Drug Administration approved a powerful new opioid painkiller last month, saying that it would set off a wave of abuse much as OxyContin did when it first appeared.
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Heroin addiction often starts with painkillers, parents told
Many of today's heroin addicts start their addiction with opiate-based painkillers, prescribed by doctors following sports injuries or auto crashes, said Bartlett Police Chief Kent Williams. With DuPage County's 38 heroin overdose deaths so far this …
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