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Decorated Bay City Soldier Says He's on the Cusp of Putting Opiate Addiction

Decorated Bay City soldier says he's on the cusp of putting opiate addiction
BAY CITY, MI — It's been a long four years, but through many trials and tribulations, decorated veteran Benjamin O. Green says he is almost free of his addiction to prescription painkillers and opiates and he's… Continue reading

US Drug Courts Favor Treatment for Addiction Over Jail Time

US Drug Courts Favor Treatment for Addiction Over Jail Time
Play video (2:49). US Drug Courts Favor Treatment for Addiction Over Jail Time. 2 days. Nightly News Drug courts allow those whose crimes are rooted in addiction to avoid prison and seek treatment. For some heroin addicts, this program was… Continue reading

Staying Safe Intervention Reduced HCV, HIV Risk in Drug Users

Staying Safe Intervention reduced HCV, HIV risk in drug users
The Staying Safe Intervention program reduced risk factors for contracting hepatitis C virus infection and HIV among people who inject drugs, according to recent study data. Researchers from New York University's Center for Drug Use and HIV Research …
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Epilepsy / Cerebrial Palsy?

Question by brianlr2000: epilepsy / cerebrial palsy?
i have a daughter with these diseasess i have been all through nj and philadelphia hospitals or childrens hospitals.they have not been able to control her seizures. can anyone give any ideas of where to go to get more opinions. foundations,childrens hospitals,etc,etc..

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Schumer Calls for Statewide Database to Track Heroin Trends

Schumer calls for statewide database to track heroin trends
The database, called DrugStat, would for the first time collect tens of thousands of seemingly disparate pieces of information about illegal drugs to help authorities recognize patterns they might have otherwise missed. … In addition to seeking money …
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A Call to Arms on a Vermont Heroin Epidemic

A Call to Arms on a Vermont Heroin Epidemic
… pointing out a house where drug dealing occurs. “We know what they're doing in there,” she said. Credit Cheryl Senter for The New York Times … Mr. Shumlin, a Democrat, has directed money to Rutland to help put in place… Continue reading