Public Clinics Expand Services to South Florida's Homeless

Public clinics expand services to South Florida's homeless

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"When I first came here I had not seen a doctor in years," said Kay Evans-Martin, 51, recalling her 1996 visit to what was called "The Little House," a publicly funded clinic where she sought treatment for diabetes and drug and alcohol addiction. "When …
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Cat Marnell's documented drug addiction

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Once home in New York, she was back on Adderall, a prescription amphetamine, hoping, she claims, that it would cure her writer's block. And despite her very public history of abuse of the drug, she was able to get a psychiatrist to prescribe it with …
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Vermont lawmakers confront drug abuse

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The legislation even attempts to slow addiction-related thefts of precious metals and requires landlords to report potential drug abuse. And a companion bill attempts to ensure that Vermonters won't hesitate to call for help if they witness an overdose …
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Prescription Drug Abuse Continues to Threaten US, A Forever Recovery …

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There is no demographic that is untouched by the risk associated with prescription drug abuse." While prescription medications are designed to help those who need them, these drugs can become habit-forming unintentionally or when used recreationally by …
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