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'An Epidemic of Heroin': Hoffman Is a New Face of Growing Problem

'An epidemic of heroin': Hoffman is a new face of growing problem
In November, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report declared that “deaths from drug overdose have increased sharply in the past decade,” claiming 40,393 people in 2010. “Up here in the Cleveland… Continue reading

What Is the Prognosis of a Lesion That Has Been Cultured and Found to Be an Acid-Fast Bacteria?

Question by Pam W: what is the prognosis of a lesion that has been cultured and found to be an acid-fast bacteria?
this lesion came up on the buttock following a cosmetic procedure where they injected the patients own fat into buttocks. This… Continue reading

Kidney Week 2013: New Clinical Trials Reveal Insights on Treating Patients

Kidney Week 2013: New Clinical Trials Reveal Insights on Treating Patients
The immune drug abatacept did not provide benefits above standard treatment for patients with kidney inflammation caused by lupus. Newswise — Atlanta, GA (November 9, 2013)—Recently completed clinical trials highlight the potential of new therapies …
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What Happens if You Violate Probation & Charges Are Pressed?

Question by Jerlond: What happens if you violate probation & charges are pressed?
My boyfriend is a very depressed and suicidal person sometimes. When he drinks he gets kind of violent. I received a phone call from him saying he was in the hospital because he drank too much and… Continue reading

Drug Rehab Center Aubrey Develops New Treatment Programs for Young Adults

Drug Rehab Center Aubrey Develops New Treatment Programs for Young Adults
More and more teens and young people are falling victims to the hazards of drug and alcohol abuse. Drug Rehab Center Aubrey has developed new programs designed to help younger addicts conquer their addictions. The programs include peer counseling …… Continue reading

ACLU Insists That Transgender Man Be Allowed to Use Women's Bathroom

ACLU insists that transgender man be allowed to use women's bathroom
Back in July, administrators at Pinellas Technical Education Center — a public school in Clearwater, Fla. — informed Wilson that he had to stop using the women's restroom after an unidentified student complained. (RELATED: Florida transgender student …
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How Will I Find Substance Abuse Treatment Centers in Crestline, California?

Question by cinthya s: How will I find substance abuse treatment centers in Crestline, California?
I have been having a hard time dealing with my son who is doing heroin. I raised him to be aware of the negative consequences that drugs can have on him, but I guess… Continue reading

Rand Paul Praises DOJ's Criminal Justice Reform Efforts

Rand Paul praises DOJ's criminal justice reform efforts

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“This is why I have today mandated a modification of the Justice Department's charging policies so that certain low-level, non-violent drug offenders who have no ties to large-scale organizations, gangs, or cartels will no longer… Continue reading

Kali Survives Brain-Eating Amoeba and Her Case Helps Other Kids

Kali Survives Brain-Eating Amoeba and Her Case Helps Other Kids

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Miltefosine is the cancer drug she was given. Kali is now amoeba-free, … According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta (CDC), the doctors treating both youths have been in… Continue reading

Brain-Eating Amoeba: How One Girl Survived

Brain-eating amoeba: How one girl survived

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While the experimental drug used in Kali's treatment does suggest hope for finding a cure for the lethal infection, it isn't at all a sure thing. Miltefosine was used once three years ago in a boy who had contracted… Continue reading