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Signs of Painkiller Abuse

Signs of Painkiller Abuse — How do you know if you or a loved one is abusing painkillers or other prescription medications? Watch Dr. David Sack talk about the warning signs of prescrip…


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Cargus Eyecare Advocates Building Strong Families by Fighting Substance Abuse and Addictions.

Cargus Eyecare advocates building strong families by fighting substance abuse and addictions. — Dr Cargus’ husband and son, Bernard and Nathan, agree to appear in this Bradford Health substance abuse commercial. We pray that our efforts lead those who a…


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Lawyer Says Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to Seek Help for Substance Abuse

Lawyer says Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to seek help for substance abuse
Mayor Rob Ford will take a leave of absence to seek help for substance abuse, his lawyer said Wednesday, as a report surfaced about a second video of Ford smoking what appears to be crack cocaine. The Globe and Mail reports two reporters have viewed …
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Commissioner, defense attorney running for Superior Court judge
Born and raised in San Mateo County, Hayden received his law degree from the University of Southern California and spent a stint in Los Angeles as a public defender before returning. He also clerked in the district court and served as a judge pro tem …
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Local Organization Works to Clear Stigma of Addiction Recovery

Local Organization Works to Clear Stigma of Addiction Recovery
Historical Sites … Those fighting addiction and mental health issues face many challenges within themselves and the community, especially when battling long-term recovery, according to Justin Johns, substance abuse assessment specialist and mental …
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Fringe Factor: Judges Must Follow Biblical Law
“Homeless people panhandling on the off ramps are homeless by choice,” Edwards wrote in the comments section of a post on Nonprofit Quarterly's website that questioned how the mayor plans to provide housing and services for her leafy city's 80 homeless …
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FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg Statement on Prescription Opioid Abuse

FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg Statement on Prescription Opioid Abuse
Since 2001 the FDA has taken a number of actions designed to help address prescription opioid abuse and to encourage the development of new drug treatments for pain. These actions include: • Revising the labeling for opioid medications to foster their …
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Introduction to special T&G report: "A Painful Prescription"
On the one hand, they help people cope with debilitating pain from cancer, injuries or other serious medical conditions. But they've also become the fastest growing abused drug over the recent … Regulators are tightening prescription protocols; the …
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Evansville DARE Program

Evansville DARE Program — Learn about the D.A.R.E program in Vanderburgh County schools and how it teaches kids to resist drugs, alcohol, and violence.


Moss Point students celebrate first DARE graduation
MOSS POINT — Fifth-grade students at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary celebrated their completion of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program with a graduation ceremony Thursday. About 150 students took the 10-week D.A.R.E. program, …
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