Doc: My State in Addiction Stranglehold
Doc: My state in addiction stranglehold
(CNN) — Early this week, I worked on my addiction treatment center's detoxification unit. I treated teenagers and young adults, pregnant women and medical professionals. I saw older pain patients who, having lost control over their prescriptions …
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The Story of a Drug Addict: Opium Was My Drug, My Addiction, My Mistake
The story of a drug addict: Opium was my drug, my addiction, my mistake
As someone who has been dependent on drugs twice in their life so far, if I had to tell you one reason why you shouldn't do drugs it's this: withdrawal is a b****. There are many reasons to do … After getting hooked on to it, I realised the Chinese …
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Mom says man killed was an addict
His mother said Mr. Shirey had been fighting heroin addiction for several years and went to Flower Hospital on Saturday seeking help to detoxify and for medical treatment for heart problems. Authorities said Mr. Shirey walked out of Flower … Mr …
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Mom of Heroin Addict Takes Her Family’s Story to Police Departments — if They’ll Listen
Mom Of Heroin Addict Takes Her Family’s Story To Police Departments — If They’ll Listen
It’s not easy for P.J. Newberg to talk about her daughter Paula's heroin addiction. But it's her mission, and she spent Friday morning sharing her experience with Skokie police. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
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Recovering Addicts: 'There'S an Epidemic on Long Island'
Recovering Addicts: 'There's An Epidemic on Long Island'
As heroin use surges and addiction claims lives across Long Island, public health officials and treatment facilities are struggling to provide hope and life-saving services. In Riverhead, on the East End, the battle has taken on personal meaning for …
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Lewis Yablonsky Dies at 89; Cal State Northridge Sociologist
Lewis Yablonsky dies at 89; Cal State Northridge sociologist
Yablonsky chose the straight path, using his rough-and-tumble youth as a springboard to a distinguished career: He became the "Sociologist With Street Smarts," as one headline described him, an authority on youth gangs, hippies and drug addicts whose …
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Irina Firstein Announces Russian Skype Consultations
With over years of experience, Irina helps patients with all forms of counseling, ranging from couples and marriage counseling, to alcohol and drug addiction. When the media need a reputable analyst, they call Irina Firstein. With appearances and …
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"City" Drug Now Making Its Way To Rural Towns, Lawmakers Stepping In
Heroin is a growing drug epidemic, taking lives and challenging law enforcement. The problem is now catching the attention of state lawmakers. Tuesday, a new heroin task force was formed aimed at creating bold new laws to crack down on heroin abuse.
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Heroin Addiction Spikes in Region
Heroin addiction spikes in region
Tioga Downs contributed $ 375,000 to a pro-casino group in October before the casino referendum… – 7:06 pm
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