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Drug Sentences Handed Down in District Court

Drug sentences handed down in District Court

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He said Duckworth completed a drug treatment program at Valley Hope in O'Neill, and was working to begin an after-care program. … Fleming's attorney told the court his client has an addiction problem that hasn't been completely… Continue reading

Dr. Farrell Discusses Using Comprehensive Treatment Plans in Treating Addiction


 

Dr. Farrell Discusses Using Comprehensive Treatment Plans in Treating Addiction – Dr. Jennifer Farrell, an experienced psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist who works at Amen Clinic Newport Beach, shares her perspectives on holist…

 

Science of making babies is far from perfect

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What Is the Difference Between a Therapist and a Counselor?

Question by shuttttup: What is the difference between a therapist and a counselor?
I asked this once before but I didnt word it correctly. Which one would be better to deal with alcohol and drug abuse, depression, anger issues, cutting and suicidal thoughts. Not saying any of this is… Continue reading

Excessive Sweating: Understanding the Condition

Excessive Sweating: Understanding the Condition

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Usually, most individuals won't have a problem recognizing that there may be an issue at hand, as they'll find they are sweating much more frequently than normal. But, the … Triggers of secondary hyperhidrosis include cancer, spinal… Continue reading

Central Valley Meth Treatment Lags Despite Widespread Use

Central Valley meth treatment lags despite widespread use

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Across the state, data show a steady reduction in meth addiction treatment. According to the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, 78,000 people were admitted to meth addiction programs in the fiscal year starting July 1,… Continue reading

Letter: Understanding Nature of Addiction

Letter: Understanding Nature of Addiction

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By using the characterization “ex-addict,” you're spreading misinformation, which, corrected, could help our culture to address addiction in a meaningful way. Addiction is chronic, not acute. As with other chronic conditions such as … New Hampshire …
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Tweet Accusations Throw Alec Baldwin Into Rant Mode

Tweet accusations throw Alec Baldwin into rant mode

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“Terminator 3” star Nick Stahl was arrested Friday for alleged drug possession, according to TMZ. … This is just the latest in a series of problems for the actor, who has spent some time in rehab and… Continue reading

More Tests Needed to Determine Cause of 'Glee' Star's Death

More tests needed to determine cause of 'Glee' star's death

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Monteith's passing recalls the lives of Heath Ledger, Corey Haim and River Phoenix — actors who battled substance abuse and died in their 20s and 30s. Monteith talked bluntly about struggling with addiction since he… Continue reading

Medical Professionals Need Pain Treatment Training

Medical professionals need pain treatment training

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It requires that most health care professionals, including doctors and nurses, take course work or training every four years in, among other things, “pain” and “preventing, identifying and responding to abuse of and addiction to prescription drugs …
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Sask. Sees Increase in Admissions for Drug, Alcohol Services

Sask. sees increase in admissions for drug, alcohol services

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His addiction began at the age of 12 with marijuana. It progressed to alcohol, and then to harder drugs … Smith went to a treatment centre then joined a 12-step program and is now… Continue reading