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Philip Seymour Hoffman Autopsy: Actor Died of Mixed Drug Intoxication

Philip Seymour Hoffman Autopsy: Actor Died of Mixed Drug Intoxication
Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman died from acute mixed drug intoxication, the New York medical examiner said Friday. Heroin, cocaine, benzodiazepines and amphetamine were found in the 46-year old’s system and his death was ruled an accident. A needle was reportedly found in his arm and 70 glassine baggies of heroin were also in his home.
Heroin Detox – Yahoo News Search Results

Part III: Responding to the Heroin Epidemic – Philipstown.info

Part III: Responding to the Heroin Epidemic – Philipstown.info

Part III: Responding to the Heroin Epidemic
Philipstown.info
Reporter's Note: After the first article in this series I was approached by a former heroin user. Irene (not the person's real name) thanked The Paper for doing the story but took issue with a quote it contained from “Len” who compared heroin

Heroin Withdrawal – Google News

Mother drops Gregg County Jail death lawsuit – Longview News-Journal

Mother drops Gregg County Jail death lawsuit
Longview News-Journal
While in jail, Garner had filed a medical grievance complaining of headaches, muscle cramps and other symptoms he credited to withdrawal from methadone. That drug typically is given people to ease withdrawal from heroin or other strong narcotics.

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Heroin Withdrawal – Google News

Congressman Maloney Holds Telephone Town Hall on Heroin Addiction – WAMC

Congressman Maloney Holds Telephone Town Hall On Heroin Addiction – WAMC

Congressman Maloney Holds Telephone Town Hall On Heroin Addiction
WAMC
New York Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney held an emergency telephone town hall Thursday night to discuss the heroin epidemic and prescription drug problem in the Hudson Valley. He was joined by four speakers who offered insight into how they are 

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Heroin Addiction – Google News

Philip Seymour Hoffman Died From Toxic Mix of Drugs – Hollywood Reporter

Philip Seymour Hoffman Died From Toxic Mix of Drugs – Hollywood Reporter


Hollywood Reporter

Philip Seymour Hoffman Died From Toxic Mix of Drugs
Hollywood Reporter
In May, Hoffman entered a detox facility and completed a 10-day program for his use of prescription drugs and heroin. The actor, who was laid to rest at a funeral attended by Hollywood's finest on Feb. 7, left behind three young children, Tallulah

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Heroin Detox – Google News

La Plata Doctor Suspended After Sex, Drug Misconduct

La Plata doctor suspended after sex, drug misconduct
For a second patient, one with a past heroin addiction, Harring prescribed Percocet, Xanax and methadone, the latter of which was prescribed despite her being on suboxone to detoxify from heroin. He continued prescribing her opiates and did not …
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Divers Search Spillway in Burnt Torso Investigation

Divers search spillway in burnt torso investigation
Several medications were found in the victim's system. These included drugs to treat high blood pressure, an anti-malaria drug which could also be used to treat night-time muscle cramps and cramps associated with heroin withdrawal, a common sedative …
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Fox and Hound closes Harrisburg restaurant
He said four full-time managers and about 45 part-time employees will receive severance depending on the length of their employment. Van Warner said the closure was not part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed in December by Fox and Hound's parent …
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