drug and alcohol abuse

Heroin Use in DuPage County an 'Epidemic,' State's Attorney Says

Heroin Use in DuPage County an 'Epidemic,' State's Attorney Says

Filed under: Drug Addiction Illinois

An area mother whose son is currently in treatment for heroin addiction discussed her family's experience with the drug, as well, but did not reveal her full name. Roberts' son Billy had just graduated eighth grade when the family moved from the city …
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Josh Brent added to his tragic trend – Dallas addiction and recovery

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Commissioners Approve Sales Tax to Fund Mental Health Programs

Commissioners approve sales tax to fund mental health programs

Filed under: drug abuse treatment options

He noted that treating mental health and substance abuse early reduces the strain patients in crisis put on law enforcement, jails, hospitals and the courts. “Nobody likes taxes,” Commissioner Jim Misner said. But he added that taxes also are “an …
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St. Matthew's House to launch substance abuse treatment program for women

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Memory Loss Affects Day-to-Day Life for Patients, Caregivers

Memory loss affects day-to-day life for patients, caregivers

Filed under: drug abuse help treatment programs

“(People with dementia) need — in many instances — total support,” she said. “They can't … Medicines for the early and middle stages of Alzheimer's disease help control the behavioral symptoms of the dementia such as sleeplessness, agitation …
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Students told prescription drug abuse has no good outcome

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Octomom Is Out of Rehab and Back at Home With Her Kids

Octomom Is Out Of Rehab And Back At Home With Her Kids

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Nadya Suleman officially checked out of the Chapman House Drug Rehabilitation Center in Southern California yesterday after completing the month long in-house treatment program. The milestone was a big victory in Octomom's personal life, and it allowed …
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Austin Texas Drug Rehab Identifies Increase in Young Adult Addiction

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Beshear Announces Grants for State Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment

Beshear Announces Grants For State Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment

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Governor Steve Beshear on Wednesday announced Kentucky has received three federal grants totaling $ 6.25 million to enhance substance abuse prevention and treatment efforts over the next three years. The funding will support programs aimed at …
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Graduate of veterans drug court finds new hope

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Why I Moved to New York City – Hollywood Is Far Behind the Times

Why I Moved to New York City – Hollywood is Far Behind the Times

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Even though I am moving in right after one of the worst natural disaster's in the city's history, I couldn't be more excited to be here to help New York get back on its feet. On the East Coast of the … But it's not always a healthy addiction. If I …
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SNYDER'S STOUGHTON: Reality TV makes strange bedfellows

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