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The list of problems includes sibling rivalry, teenage pregnancy, drug addiction and imprisonment. 9 P.M. (Hallmark) A LESSON IN ROMANCE (2014) A frazzled, career-driven woman (Kristy Swanson) tries to rebuild her family by joining her twins (Paul …
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Highland County drug deaths at state average
Heroin addiction has been increasing as prescription painkiller abusers turn to the cheaper and more readily available drug, and local officials agreed with that conclusion. “Percocets (a form of oxycodone) are going for about $ 25 or $ 30 per pill” on …
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Nurses Help Addicts Inject Heroin at Controversial Clinic Battling H.I.V.
Nurses help addicts inject heroin at controversial clinic battling H.I.V.
Editor's note: This video report contains depictions of intravenous drug use that may be disturbing to some viewers. WILLIAM BRANGHAM: Vancouver, British Columbia is considered one of the most beautiful, livable cities in North America. But there's a …
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BC addicts ask for injunction to keep using prescription heroin
VANCOUVER — A lawyer representing several Vancouver drug addicts is asking a judge for an injunction that would allow them access to prescription heroin. Joseph Arvay says his clients and others were part of a clinical trial that provided them with …
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Novel Nonopioid Approach Promising for Opioid Dependence – Medscape
Novel Nonopioid Approach Promising for Opioid Dependence – Medscape
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Novel Nonopioid Approach Promising for Opioid Dependence
Medscape ORLANDO, Florida ? A novel approach to opioid detoxification that does not involve the use of opioids may be superior to a protocol that includes buprenorphine. The results of a new study show that the combination of tizanidine (Zanaflex, Acorda … |
County officials praise heroin addiction program – The Rock River Times
The Rock River Times |
County officials praise heroin addiction program
The Rock River Times Through this initiative, eligible participants complete their opiate withdrawal while detained in jail, receiving Vivitrol prior to release. The individuals then proceed with traditional programming through the Winnebago County Drug Court, including … Winnebago County Drug Court medication therapy shows success |
Brunswick not exempt from New England opiate epidemic – The Bowdoin Orient
Former Heroin Addict Recounts Long Struggle to Sobriety
Former heroin addict recounts long struggle to sobriety
The 57-year-old New York native battled drug addiction and subsequent run-ins with the law for nearly four decades – a dark journey that started when she was just 13 years old. “I started with heroin. My friends were doing it and I was curious because …
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Novel Nonopioid Approach Promising for Opioid Dependence – Medscape
Novel Nonopioid Approach Promising for Opioid Dependence – Medscape
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Novel Nonopioid Approach Promising for Opioid Dependence
Medscape ORLANDO, Florida ? A novel approach to opioid detoxification that does not involve the use of opioids may be superior to a protocol that includes buprenorphine. The results of a new study show that the combination of tizanidine (Zanaflex, Acorda … |
Brunswick not exempt from New England opiate epidemic – The Bowdoin Orient
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Brunswick not exempt from New England opiate epidemic
The Bowdoin Orient Treatment for opiate addiction generally includes detoxification, followed by counseling and the controlled use of medications like Methadone or Buprenorphine (often referred to by the brand name Suboxone). These medications act on the same parts of … |
County officials praise heroin addiction program – The Rock River Times
Novel Nonopioid Approach Promising for Opioid Dependence – Medscape
Novel Nonopioid Approach Promising for Opioid Dependence – Medscape
|
Novel Nonopioid Approach Promising for Opioid Dependence
Medscape ORLANDO, Florida ? A novel approach to opioid detoxification that does not involve the use of opioids may be superior to a protocol that includes buprenorphine. The results of a new study show that the combination of tizanidine (Zanaflex, Acorda … |
County officials praise heroin addiction program – The Rock River Times
The Rock River Times |
County officials praise heroin addiction program
The Rock River Times Through this initiative, eligible participants complete their opiate withdrawal while detained in jail, receiving Vivitrol prior to release. The individuals then proceed with traditional programming through the Winnebago County Drug Court, including … Winnebago County Drug Court medication therapy shows success |
Brunswick not exempt from New England opiate epidemic – The Bowdoin Orient