Legislators Consider Revisions to N.J. Medical Marijuana Program
Legislators consider revisions to N.J. medical marijuana program
Michael Weisser, who represents an association of the three New Jersey dispensaries that are open and the three that are planned, said the dispensaries had more cannabis than customers. … This creates a shortage of doctors who may approve the drug …
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Computers Blamed for Medicine Shortage
Earlier this week, a cancer patient from Lagoa threatened to stage a hunger strike after being unable to obtain essential daily medicine required as part of her ongoing treatment, from the pharmacy in Faro Hospital. Maria João Deus, 38, who is battling …
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Mass. task force talks about state's addiction problem
In a three-hour hearing at the Statehouse auditorium, officials from the state's court, prison and public health systems presented staggering statistics to illustrate the dramatic uptick in drug use, and the increase in Section 35 placements …
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Really Want to Be an American Cheerleader? Here's Your Crappy Rulebook
Really want to be an American cheerleader? Here's your crappy rulebook
One of California's Oakland Raiderettes has filed a lawsuit against the Raiders, claiming she is paid well under the minimum wage, has to buy her own tights, and that dancers who gain five pounds are benched. It has opened up an unearthing of the …
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–C Carlos Ramirez, who was on the roster of the Angels' Triple-A Salt Lake affiliate, was suspended 100 games by Major League Baseball after a third positive test for a drug of abuse in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment …
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Broadening the ACA Story: A Totally Accountable Care Organization
“Totally” refers to the expectation that these organizations will be responsible for services beyond just medical care (for example, mental health, substance abuse treatment and other social supports), as well as the aspiration that these organizations …
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3.3 Million Enrolled in Exchanges Obamacare Finally Clears the Tower …
3.3 million enrolled in exchanges Obamacare finally clears the tower …
Pat Quinn released a five-year plan yesterday to restructure his state's Medicaid program in order to secure $ 5.2 billion more from the feds. The proposal would expand services like mental health and addiction treatment, community-based care for the …
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Nine breast cancer patients' treatment changed after follow up testing …
Of those, nine required a change in treatment. Kaminski said of the nine — eight of them took the drug Herceptin when they didn't need to. She said while it isn't good news and nine lives have been affected by it, the quality assurance program put in …
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New Report Reveals Significant Increase in Overdoses Involving Heroin in Kentucky
New report reveals significant increase in overdoses involving heroin in Kentucky
… decreasing non-medical prescription opiate abuse. Due to efforts like prescription drug monitoring programs, it has become increasingly difficult to obtain prescription drugs, while heroin has become cheaper and more accessible. In Kentucky, drug …
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New Helpline Provides Assistance for Young Adults Addiction Recovery
Certified addiction professionals are available 24/7 to address any questions or concerns pertaining to substance abuse. Operators can provide valuable information on treatment programs available in rehab. Parents can learn which rehab facilities can …
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