Rally4Recovery Kicks Off in Providence, Aims to Help People Conquer Addiction
Rally4Recovery kicks off in Providence, aims to help people conquer addiction
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PROVIDENCE — More than 100 people including health-care providers, professionals who treat addiction and people recovering from alcohol and drug addictions gathered Friday at Roger Williams Medical Center to mark the start of national “Recovery …
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Rising Numbers of Drug Abusing Baby Boomers Will Need Rehab Services
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A recent government report says a record number of baby boomers are abusing a wide variety of drugs and are requiring treatment for drug abuse. Anyone who is suffering from a problem with drugs should contact a detox center such as Harbor Village.
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Drug defendant asks judge for 'shot' at out-patient treatment
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Greenwich resident Dustin S. Howell asked the judge for a "chance" and a "shot" at out-patient substance abuse treatment. "I know I don't deserve it," the 27-year-old defendant said Wednesday. Instead of out-patient treatment, Howell was ordered to …
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Students abuse 'smart drugs' used to treat hyperactivity to fight fatigue
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Students are abusing 'smart drugs' typically used to treat hyperactivity disorders to help them concentrate and fight fatigue. Prescriptions for methylphenidate drugs, including Ritalin, have been steadily increasing, according to the Care Quality …
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