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WWII Vet Dies at Age 93 After Casting Last Ballot

WWII vet dies at age 93 after casting last ballot

Filed under: Honolulu Drug Abuse

Not only had she lost custody of her children because of her drug use, but now two strangers were. …. HONOLULU (AP) – A World War II veteran who inspired many with his determination to… Continue reading

Study: Aspirin May Help Treat Some Colon Cancers

Study: Aspirin may help treat some colon cancers

Filed under: drug treatment news 2012

2012 – NEW YORK (AP) — Aspirin, one of the world's oldest and cheapest drugs, has shown remarkable promise in treating colon cancer in people with mutations in a gene that's thought to play a role… Continue reading

Sanofi Earns Slump in Q3 as Competition Heats Up

Sanofi earns slump in Q3 as competition heats up

Filed under: drug treatment news stories

PARIS (AP) — Sanofi says earnings slumped in the third quarter as generic competitors ate into profits of its Eloxatin cancer treatment. The French drug maker reported net profit of (euro) 1.6 billion ($ 2.1… Continue reading

Synthetic Drugs Declining in Tenn.

Synthetic drugs declining in Tenn.

Filed under: inpatient drug treatment centers

(AP) — Data from police, drug treatment centers and hospitals shows an apparent decline in synthetic drugs in Tennessee after a law was passed banning most of the substances. Tennessee Poison Center director Dr. John Benitez says cases are… Continue reading

Will Activists Blame Americans for This and Why Is There Drug Rehab in MEXICO Activists Said MEXICANS Did Not?

Question by Maricopa County: Will activists blame Americans for this and why is there drug rehab in MEXICO activists said MEXICANS did not?
Will activists blame Americans for this and why is there drug rehab in MEXICO activists said MEXICANS did not ever use drugs and this is why… Continue reading

Reports: Texas Program Aims to Curb Drug Abuse

Reports: Texas program aims to curb drug abuse

Filed under: drug addiction news articles

NEW YORK — A new program in Texas aims to track prescribed controlled substances to catch dealers and abusers, according to published reports. The Associated Press reported that the Texas Department of Public Safety had created… Continue reading

What Do You Think About a Judge That Does Cartwheels for Drug Treatment Program Graduates?

Question by bsc_student_08: What do you think about a judge that does cartwheels for drug treatment program graduates?
There is a North Carolina judge that does that in his robe and within the courtroom while in front a group of people.

CNN.com Video: “A judge flips for sobriety” (video)… Continue reading

An Obsession With Looking Fab at Fifty and the Rise of Older Women With Eating

An obsession with looking Fab at Fifty and the rise of older women with eating

Filed under: Drug Rehabs Honolulu

Gunman who massacred 12 at movie premiere used same drugs… Morgan Freeman … malia, Honolulu, Hawaii, 19/7/2012 20:33. Click to rate … Wants co-star to be a spokesman for… Continue reading

Police Try to Shed Light on UK Billionaire Death

Police try to shed light on UK billionaire death

Filed under: Drug Use Honolulu

Honolulu Star-Advertiser provides up to the minute breaking news in Honolulu, Hawaii. With expanded photo … U.S.-born Eva Rausing, 48, and her husband were wealthy philanthropists who have both waged a long battle against drug addiction.… Continue reading

Is Tapping Your Kid on the Forehead or Cheek to Get Their Attention Considered Child Abuse?

Question by Courtney B: Is tapping your kid on the forehead or cheek to get their attention considered child abuse?
I realize that this is a very subjective topic so all I am really interested in are facts for the state of Hawaii.

When my son turned about 13… Continue reading