Yolanda Reese-Brooks: Father-of-Four Who Allowed His 360-Pound Bedridden

Yolanda Reese-Brooks: Father-of-four who allowed his 360-pound bedridden

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Michael Dewayne Brooks, 38, of Warren, Michigan, was charged with second degree abuse of a vulnerable adult after ignoring Yolanda Reese-Brooks, 40, his partner of 20 years and mother of his four children. Emergency … Brooks will instead serve a term …
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Nevada Bill SB 75 Would Create Liability for Addictive Drugs

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This bill provides that a person who suffers injuries as a result of an addiction to a prescription drug may bring a civil action against: (1) the manufacturer of the prescription drug; and (2) the provider of medical care who prescribed the …
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Prosecutor: Gang Operated as Criminal Enterprise

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Goetz told jurors the defendants come from poverty, a lack of family structure, and lives fraught with violence, and drug and alcohol abuse. He said the Native Mob was formed to protect members, and McArthur brought structure to stop members from …
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Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Awards Nearly Million in NARSAD

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“The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation salutes the impressive 2013 NARSAD Independent Investigator Grantees and extends gratitude to our donors and Scientific Council for their support,” says Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D., Foundation President & CEO …
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Mother’s Battle With Prescription Drug Addiction, Doctor says no to abusers – The battle against prescription drug abuse is one that is not only being waged by those fighting their addictions but also by doctors, healthcare organizatio…