Prescription Drugs 'orphan' Children in Eastern Kentucky

Prescription drugs 'orphan' children in eastern Kentucky

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Addiction and death are common concerns for families here, according to Kelly — too common. Her voice wavering, Kelly recalled the story of a young girl who realized her mother was overdosing on prescription drugs right in front of her. "She wanted to …
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Govt to crack down on pharma-doctor nexus

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It is high time we had strict regulations governing the relationship between doctors and drug manufacturers. This newspaper has run several stories detailing how doctors are handed out freebies by pharma companies, sometimes openly and at other times …
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Support Groups

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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous — 7 p.m. Thursdays. A 12-step program for individuals who … Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. LifeRing is a faith-based organization of support groups for those who want to overcome alcohol and/or drug addiction.
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Pat’s Story Pt. 1 – Alcohol Addiction Recovery – Watch Pat’s story of alcoholism and drug use and how he changed his life through recovery. Learn more at www.addiction2recovery.com .