drug abuse

Reborn: From Addiction to Recovery, Giving Back to Others

Reborn: From addiction to recovery, giving back to others
“That's when I knew I wanted to help people. Because somebody had helped me,” said Branch, who now works as a substance abuse counselor and treatment program manager aside from serving as a sponsor. Since July 2008, Branch has had a… Continue reading

You Are a Physician Assistant and You Have Evidence That Your Physician-Employer Is Excessive Prescribing Cont?

Question by noname: you are a physician assistant and you have evidence that your physician-employer is excessive prescribing cont?
I have to answer this today…need help please
you are a physician assistant and you have evidence that your physician-employer is excessive prescribing controlled drugs for a variety of patients. What… Continue reading

In Simi Valley Event, Parents Get a Reality Check About Teen Parties

In Simi Valley event, parents get a reality check about teen parties
The Simi Valley Police Department will host a 10-week workshop starting April 8 that will discusses topics parents face, such as prevention and intervention in alcohol and drug use. Reality parties for parents will be held April 26… Continue reading

Daughter's Struggles Drive Lawmaker's Fight for Laws on Prescription Drug Abuse

Daughter's struggles drive lawmaker's fight for laws on prescription drug abuse
In the 1990s drug companies ran campaigns that offered opioids to doctors as a quick, easy fix for patients with chronic pain, he said, overshadowing what he called more effective long-term treatments like physical therapy or over-the-counter options …… Continue reading

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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Mom Accused of Driving Van Full of Kids Into Ocean Charged With Attempted

Mom Accused Of Driving Van Full Of Kids Into Ocean Charged With Attempted
(AP) — A pregnant South Carolina woman who drove a minivan carrying her three young children into the ocean surf off Florida was charged Friday with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse, though she has… Continue reading