substance abuse

Efforts Increased to Reduce Heroin, Prescription Drug Addiction in Macomb … – the Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb … – The Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb
The Macomb Daily
Doctors are being pressured to reduce their liberal distribution of drug prescriptions because of an “epidemic” of abuse. Dependence on opiates… Continue reading

I Was Wondering if Someone Is on Pain Management for a Long Period of Time and Who Isn’t a Drug Addict.?

Question by : I was wondering if someone is on pain management for a long period of time and who isn’t a drug addict.?
I have been on an off pain management for years. I’m 45 years old now. Now I see a reputable pain management doctor… Continue reading

Drug Testing All Students Would Violate the Fourth Amendment

Drug testing all students would violate the Fourth Amendment
In a recent Vindicator story, Boardman schools Superintendent Frank Lazzeri comments on drug policies: “We are trying to help kids make better decisions. We believe that there is not just a local drug problem, there is a national drug problem.” With… Continue reading

Anyone Have Any Information on Treatment for Triple Negative Stage 4 Breast Cancer?

Question by : Anyone have any information on treatment for triple negative stage 4 breast cancer?
My sister, 55yrs old, diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in April 2010. Had mastectomy, 3 positive lymph nodes (under arm), had 12 weeks of grueling chemotherapy and 5 weeks of… Continue reading

Tennessee Bill Could Send Addicted Moms to Jail

Tennessee Bill Could Send Addicted Moms To Jail
Jessica Young, an obstetrician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center who specializes in drug treatment during pregnancy, says lawmakers don't fully understand that addiction can be a sickness. "Being a poorly controlled diabetic is terrible for …
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Substance Abuse Counselor's Sentencing for Man-on-Car Murder Has Been

Substance abuse counselor's sentencing for man-on-car murder has been
LOS ANGELES (AP) Sentencing has been postponed for a substance-abuse counselor who drove 2 miles through a Los Angeles suburb with a dying man on her windshield. A jury last month found Sherry Lynn Wilkins, 52, guilty of second-degree murder, …… Continue reading

New Adolescent Helpline in Tomball Aids Teens in Finding Substance Abuse

New Adolescent Helpline in Tomball Aids Teens in Finding Substance Abuse
LIGHTNING RELEASES (3/21/2014) – A new adolescent helpline in Tomball, TX has been established to provide young adults with reliable information on substance abuse recovery. The helpline is a much-needed resource for young adults in Tomball who …
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Alcoholism: The Not-So-Funny Equal Opportunist

Alcoholism: The Not-So-Funny Equal Opportunist
Well, I hope that drugs and alcohol never affect your life or the life of someone you love like they have affected mine and my family, not to mention the other millions of people affected directly and indirectly by the disease of addiction — the… Continue reading

Christie Speaks With Compassion on Drug Addiction and Treatment

Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
(CNN) – Republican Gov. Chris Christie teamed up with former Democratic Gov. Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and county jails.… Continue reading

AIDS Questions, Can Anybody Help Me Out?

Question by Kylie Pauleen: AIDS questions, can anybody help me out?
Hey. I ask the stupidest questions ever, but anyway…
Can you get AIDS from menstrual blood? (the stuff that comes out during the person’s period) Can mosquitoes pass on AIDS since they suck our blood… Continue reading