Drug Court Graduate Sits on Marijuana Forum Panel
Drug Court Graduate Sits On Marijuana Forum Panel
Filed under: Colorado Drug Treatment Centers
But a few years later and a complete 180 degrees from the path he was on has brought him to the other side of drug addiction; providing education on how his drug addiction began with smoking a little weed. … Patrick Pennell, a certified drug and …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: A Public Health Epidemic
Prescription Drug Abuse: A Public Health Epidemic – Approximately 6.1 million Americans abuse or misuse prescription drugs. Since 1999, overdose deaths involving prescription painkillers have quadrupled and no…
Philip Seymour Hoffman dead: Oscar-winning actor lost battle against drug …
Full Text of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's 2014 State of the State Speech
Full text of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's 2014 State of the State speech
Filed under: drug treatment programs nj
That is why I proposed last year to change our approach to non-violent drug offenders, and mandate treatment, not imprisonment. Together, we made this possible. The drug court program has been a success, thanks in part to your support in funding both …
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Boston Police Carry Special Drug to Reverse Heroin Overdose
Boston police carry special drug to reverse heroin overdose
Filed under: drug addiction help line
The toughest problem, Glynn says, was persuading drug users, their friends and family that they wouldn't get arrested if they call 911 to get help for an overdose. Massachusetts and most other states have Good Samaritan laws that protect people in …
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Housing a Must to Help Women Battling Opiate Addiction, Advocates Say
Housing a must to help women battling opiate addiction, advocates say
Filed under: drug addiction help for family
After spending the past three months of her most recent pregnancy homeless, Bean was admitted a week before she delivered to Lund Family Center, a mental health and substance abuse treatment center for mothers in Burlington. Women battling drug …
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'Kids Are Getting Too Smart for Us'
'Kids are getting too smart for us'
Filed under: drug addiction help groups
Parents should maintain open communication and stay involved with their children, set clear ground rules about drug use and ask for help if necessary, according to Sarah Drennan of the Frederick County Health Department. She recommended contacting the …
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