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Alzheimer's Caregivers: Tips to Take Care of Yourself, Too

Alzheimer's caregivers: Tips to take care of yourself, too
Some medications show promise in helping reduce symptoms, and a new medical food, Axona(R) by Accera, Inc. can further help some mild to moderate patients mitigate symptoms, especially when used in tandem with drug therapies. Axona helps by …
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Tennessee Couple Rented Out Daughters for Porn Videos: Police

Tennessee Couple Rented Out Daughters For Porn Videos: Police
Michelle Windgassen, 27, and John Lewis, 32, were arrested on charges of endangering a minor while they were under the influence of drugs at a Louisville restaurant. Officers found Windgassen in the bathroom snorting heroin, and Lewis admitted snorting …
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New Court Program Lends Helping Hand to Parents Addicted to Drugs

New court program lends helping hand to parents addicted to drugs
In addition to providing treatment for mental health and substance abuse needs, River Edge sends a case manager into parents' homes to provide parenting support and offer programs to help participants find work, Gray said. The treatment is geared… Continue reading

How Can I Find Help Financially for Glaucoma?

Question by Patoo: How can I find help financially for glaucoma?

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Financial Assistance and Vision Care Resources

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The organizations and resources listed below are available for your reference. Except for Prevent Blindness America’s affiliates and divisions, the… Continue reading

How Has Horse Racing Changed in the Years Since Ruffian’s Death?

Question by Starlight 1: How has horse racing changed in the years since Ruffian’s death?
This might sound like a gruesome question at first glance, but it’s not intended to be. With the 40th anniversary of Ruffian’s ill fated match race approaching in 2015, I am interested in getting a… Continue reading

Mentally Ill Four Times More Likely to Be Killed by Police

Mentally Ill Four times More Likely to Be Killed by Police
Most conflicts involving mental illness are usually connected to alcohol and drug abuse or homelessness. Researchers in Honolulu “found that 74 percent of law violators who the police believed to have a mental disorder were also homeless.” In 2012… Continue reading

Westmoreland Applies for Drug Court Funding

Westmoreland applies for drug court funding
Caruso said that while drug courts have proven to be effective, it will be costly to expand treatment programs and hire additional probation officers, educational and employment counselors and psychologists. A drug court will require coordination …
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New Drug Treatment Center Opening for Veterans

New Drug Treatment Center Opening for Veterans
… 10 percent of all veterans struggle with drug addiction. That is why Horizon Health is opening up "Freedom Village", a new residential treatment center on Thursday with the hopes of saving lives. The all-male veteran treatment program is very …
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Pleas Entered in Sessions Court

Pleas entered in Sessions Court
Taylor will undergo a mental health evaluation and will remain under electronically monitored house arrest until admitted into an inpatient treatment center. Failure to complete the treatment program will result in Taylor's serving one year in custody.
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Lou Reed Dead: Legendary Rock Musician Dies at 71

Lou Reed Dead: Legendary Rock Musician Dies At 71
Reed was open about his addiction to drugs and alcohol in his music. …. He hated school, loved rock n' roll, fought with his parents and attacked them in song for forcing him to undergo electroshock therapy as a supposed "cure"… Continue reading