Doctors With Histories of Substance Abuse Return to Practice With Monitoring

Published February 23, 2013

Doctors with histories of substance abuse return to practice with monitoring

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A Bridgton doctor has been granted a probationary medical license after participating in substance abuse treatment after his removal from work at a local hospital. Kevin Kendall was sent home from Bridgton Hospital's emergency department on July 29 …
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NH group offers plan to reduce substance abuse

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The plan focuses on preventing alcohol and prescription drug misuse and marijuana use as well as cutting down on the number of people seeking and not receiving treatment services. Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material …
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Gateway Unites Medicine and Therapy to Treat Drug Addiction

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CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Jordan never planned for his life to turn down a path of drug addiction. At a young age, his life became more difficult after a life-changing tragedy: the sudden passing of Jordan's father. Consequently …
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Kids With ADHD at Increased Risk for Substance Abuse

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However, substance use/SUD rates at the 8-year follow-up point did not differ significantly between any of the ADHD treatment subgroups. "Medication for ADHD did not protect from, or contribute to, visible risk of substance use or SUD by adolescence …
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