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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Doctors Warn of Opioid Addiction Danger
Doctors warn of opioid addiction danger
The issue is whether opioid treatment is going to make an addict out of someone, says Professor Jane Ballantyne, a pain specialist at the University of Washington. … Those most at risk include people with any history of substance abuse, including …
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TreatmentHelp Names 5 Best Value Teen Treatment Centers in New York City
TreatmentHelp Names 5 Best Value Teen Treatment Centers in New York City. TreatmentHelp a company that helps patients find a treatment center to overcome drug addiction names the top 5 treatment centers in New York City. Share on Twitter Share on …
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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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Synthetic Drug Overdoses Difficult to Treat News
Synthetic drug overdoses difficult to treat News — Part of the appeal of many synthetic drugs is that they’re legal and easy to get. But the substances can be just as dangerous and addictive as their illegal …
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Will SSI Pay for Drug Rehab?
Question by : Will SSI pay for drug rehab?
My father is disabled from health problems. He receives SSI as a result, which does not really cover his monthly living expenses. He is somewhat independent, but as a result of the injury, the government has placed me as his representative payee, meaning I have control of his finances. I do not, however, have control of his medical, or anything of that sort. He has become addicted to his prescription pain pills, and I am trying to figure out how to get him help.
Letting Go – LastingRecovery.com
Letting Go – LastingRecovery.com — Judy Saalinger, Co-Founder and Executive Director of San Diego’s premier alcohol and drug addiction treatment center Lasting Recovery, explains what “Letting…
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