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Northern New England Tackles Growing Drug Problem

Northern New England tackles growing drug problem
In neighboring Vermont, the number of heroin overdose deaths last year doubled from nine to 17. The number of babies treated for opiate withdrawal syndrome at Vermont hospitals has increased tenfold since 2002, according to the state health department.
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Facility Offers Addiction Treatment Close to Home

Facility offers addiction treatment close to home
After detox, the now-sober patient spends about 30 days in therapy that combines intensive group education about addiction and sometimes family therapy with active pursuits. The ropes course emphasizes physical challenge and interacting with others …
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In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse – New York Times

In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse – New York Times


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In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse
New York Times
MONTPELIER, Vt. — In a sign of how drastic the epidemic of drug addiction here has become, Gov. Peter Shumlin on Wednesday devoted his entire State of the State Message to what he said was “a full-blown heroin crisis” gripping Vermont. “In every
Why Governor Shumlin Focused on Drug Addiction During State of the State My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22
Vt. Gov. Shumlin offers responses to heroin threatBoston.com

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Idaho Woman Loses Appeal in Cord Blood Drug Case

Idaho woman loses appeal in cord blood drug case
When the newborn baby showed signs of opiate withdrawal, authorities sent the umbilical cord for drug testing, which they said confirmed the presence of methadone. Neal was charged with possession of methadone and the next year entered a guilty plea, …
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The Coleman Institute Releases New Videos Describing Business on Rehab
The videos are meant to describe the business and industry best practices for Florida Addiction, Detox Tampa, and Seattle Addiction Treatment. The Coleman Institute is recognized as one of the most successful and innovative … The Coleman Institute …
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The Shaman Will See You Now
Beyond fueling an intense trip, lab studies have shown that ibogaine temporarily interrupts cravings and withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin and other opiates. Despite … The men were transported to a federal detention center south of …
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Review: Box Sets From the Beatles, the Dead, More

Review: Box sets from the Beatles, the Dead, more
OK, so let's get it out of the way early: If you only own one Grateful Dead concert, it wouldn't be a bad idea for it to be Aug. 27, 1972 …. And when he lists famous Hollywood stars from Oklahoma with provincial pride, he sounds like someone's …
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Doctors confirm: Use of flesh-eating opioid drug krokodil is spreading in US
Emergency rooms in Arizona, Illinois, Ohio and Oklahoma have reported treating patients whose symptoms match those described in the medical journal, and it's also being reported in Canada. In Russia, where an estimated 100,000 people used the …
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Americans Pessimistic About Efforts To Curb Prescription Drug Abuse
It's currently estimated that about 6.1 million people abuse prescription drugs in the U.S., with the most commonly abused drugs being prescription painkillers or opioid pain relievers such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, Xanax, Valium, Adderall and …
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Review: Box Sets From the Beatles, the Dead, More – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Review: Box sets from the Beatles, the Dead, more – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Review: Box sets from the Beatles, the Dead, more
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Hovering somewhere between the spit-polish of "Nevermind" and the blue blowtorch flame of debut, "Bleach," Cobain remains inscrutable here, making people hum along to songs about alienation and withdrawal almost against their will. The best When

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Drug-addicted babies focus of new U.P. health campaign – ABC 10 News NOW

Drug-addicted babies focus of new U.P. health campaign
ABC 10 News NOW
Many of these newborns are diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), which means they display symptoms of withdrawal from these drugs. The Superior Health Foundation, formerly the Marquette General Foundation, is proud to announce it is 

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