Lincoln's Heroin and Crack Cocaine Problem: Government Says Rate of Heroin …
Lincoln's heroin and crack cocaine problem: Government says rate of heroin …
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Lincoln's heroin and crack cocaine problem: Government says rate of heroin addicts higher than Nottingham, Sheffield or Hull. By Lincolnshire Echo | Posted: … is very good in the county. "The focus of these services is to ensure sustained recovery … Read more on Lincolnshire Echo
Schumer Calls for First Statewide Heroin Database
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Further, I'm asking for more funds for the substance abuse prevention and treatment programs across our state that do the hard work of helping addicts recover, and more importantly, preventing at-risk youths from becoming heroin users in the first … Read more on LongIsland.com
Former Boston Celtics Player Chris Herren to Discuss Drug Addiction at Ware …
Former Boston Celtics player Chris Herren to discuss drug addiction at Ware …
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Addiction threatened his relationship with his wife and three children, he told the audience during a similar talk in Ludlow. Since Aug. 1, 2008, he has been drug-and-alcohol-free. "I was just like every other kid. I was an athlete. I went out on … Read more on MassLive.com
Maryland memories
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2 pick that year, but died two days later of a cocaine overdose. What a waste! I have some fond memories of visiting the University of Maryland as an athlete. On a Carolina cross-country road trip to College Park, our team was lodged in the old field … Read more on Greensboro News & Record (blog)
Cocaine Was Once Popular Because of Its 'Health Benefits ' — You'll Be …
Cocaine Was Once Popular Because Of Its 'Health Benefits ' — You'll Be …
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Cocaine and two other items were once "proven" to have health benefits. Photo courtesy … The Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health in 1964 was the first time the governement announced cigarette smoking and tobacco use was linked to cancer. Read more on Medical Daily
Prof. Carl Hart Says Heroin 'Public Health Crisis' Is A Myth
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Heroin use actually pales in comparison to other drugs. The survey indicates that, in 2012, 1.6 million people admitted using cocaine in the last 30 days. Roughly 5.4 million used marijuana. Calling heroin use a "public health crisis" is extreme, Hart … Read more on Huffington Post
OxyContin Continues to Devastate Appalachia
OxyContin continues to devastate Appalachia
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WYTHE COUNTY, Va., March 11, 2014 — Prescription drug abuse, specifically opioids, such as OxyContin derived from natural or synthetic forms of opium or morphine, is so prevalent in Appalachia that a new word has been created just to describe these … Read more on DigiNews
On the record with … Chris Reed
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With The Other Side coming up on its one year anniversary next month, Reed wants to expand services offered to those in the county struggling with addiction. His nonprofit … The only thing I remember from that was just I really enjoyed the effect … Read more on Northwest Herald
First Legal Marijuana Prescription Still Awaited
First Legal Marijuana Prescription Still Awaited
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Consequently, one reason governments have been skeptical to legalise use of marijuana for medical reasons are the short and long term damage that it does to the health of its citizens which may be biological or psychological. Most countries consider … Read more on AllAfrica.com
Cop Shop: Kacie's Cause brings message about heroin message to Upper …
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27, 2013, of a mix of drugs including heroin and cocaine. … The woman was subsequently located and received medical treatment. … Health officials remind residents to keep their pets vaccinated and restrict dogs and cats to supervised outdoor … Read more on Delaware County Daily Times
Books|the Drug-Fueled Uphill Ride and Headlong Crash of a Secular Saint
Books|The Drug-Fueled Uphill Ride and Headlong Crash of a Secular Saint
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From the inception of the Tour, in 1903, it has been common for riders to use a variety of substances to cope with the intense wear and tear of competing — and thus gain an edge. Early on … Mr. Armstrong received a diagnosis of testicular cancer in … Read more on New York Times
Lohmann: Recovering life after years of drug abuse
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Turns out Friday marked six months of sobriety for him, a red-letter day for a 24-year-old who has been addicted to heroin and cocaine, among other things, and in and out of jail since he was a teen. But then, the way things have been looking up for … Read more on Richmond Times Dispatch (blog)