drug addiction

Heroin Epidemic Requires Community Action

Heroin epidemic requires community action
Significant shifts in drug-abuse patterns are currently under way in South Florida and across the nation. These changes require more opportunities for addiction recovery and awareness about them particularly for families and friends of an… Continue reading

Mentally Ill Killer Can't Leave State Hospital, Jefferson Parish Judge Rules

Mentally ill killer can't leave state hospital, Jefferson Parish judge rules
He had been treated for mental illness previously, he said. He abused marijuana, cocaine and alcohol. … If allowed out of the mental hospital, he said, he would never… Continue reading

David Blacker at Sea-Tac Airport Friday Night

David Blacker at Sea-Tac Airport Friday Night
He's headed to Treasure Coast Recovery Center for 30-day in-patient treatment. Treasure Coast specializes in alcohol and drug addiction; court documents don't mention that Blackmer has a problem with either. Blackmer was arrested… Continue reading

Prestera Awarded $280,000 to Combat Drug Addiction

Prestera awarded 0,000 to combat drug addiction
A Huntington firm is getting $ 280,000 to expand and increase access to mental health treatment and drug abuse recovery, Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., announced Monday.
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A Multipronged Approach to Opioid Safety

A multipronged approach to opioid safety
The AMA is engaging with all key players through a range of education and advocacy efforts to combat prescription drug abuse while preserving necessary patient access.
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Reno mayor joins heroin fight
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gordy_supports_naz.wmv – Gordy shares how Naz touched his life and encouraged him as he overcame a drug addiction. Naz is an overcomer of drug addiction and an inspiration to his com…