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Heroin a Killer That Crosses All Lines

Heroin a killer that crosses all lines

Filed under: drug treatment centers in pennsylvania

With an estimate of roughly 40,000 instances of heroin use by those age 12 and older in the past year, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ranks Pennsylvania as having the third highest heroin use in the nation behind …
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Pinning their hopes on a Penn gene therapy

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Misuse: ADHD Prescription Drug Abuse

Misuse: ADHD Prescription Drug Abuse

Filed under: prescription drug abuse

Stimulant drugs like Ritalin and Adderall are fighters against Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD. When used according to prescription, they can help those who are diagnosed get back to a normal life. "I thought it …
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The Week Ahead: Compass Coalition Talks Drug Abuse & Prevention

Filed under: prescription drug abuse

On Tuesday, parents are encouraged to attend a Parent University Lecture sponsored by the COMPASS Coalition focusing on prescription drug abuse amongst Long Island teens. The workshop starts at 7 p.m. at Beach Street Middle School. The second …
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Our Weekly CHAMP & CHUMP: Darryl Rouson & Pete Domenici

Our weekly CHAMP & CHUMP: Darryl Rouson & Pete Domenici

Filed under: addiction help nevada

But Republicans and Democrats alike should appreciate Rouson's inspiring story of rising above poverty and addiction to become a lawyer, a prosecutor, head of the local NAACP and now his party's leader in the state House. Pete Domenici: There's nothing …
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Turning channel to in-room gambling

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… will sign I-gaming legislation that incorporates the revisions he wants, including placing online gaming on a 10-year trial, subject to annual review; establishing extensive controls to regulate it; and devoting additional resources to fighting …
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State Narcotics Official: Legalizing Pot 'stupid'

State narcotics official: Legalizing pot 'stupid'

Filed under: drug abuse help in delaware

Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery/Delaware, has introduced legislation to legalize marijuana, the regional director of the Attorney General's Office's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation doesn't agree. "I am no scientist, but I have a lot of experience on the …
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Missing Lower Merion Police Officer found dead

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Penn Researchers Use MRI to Study Drug Addiction

Penn researchers use MRI to study drug addiction

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

It's crucial research in the U.S., where nearly 22 million people need treatment for drug or alcohol dependency, and where policymakers have been slow to respond to the emerging science about addiction. In America's so-called "war on drugs," think of …
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Deadly Dope: Confronting a local problem

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Superior Court Roundup

Superior Court roundup

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

Faucette must repay Carolina Bank for the damage, pay court costs, attorney fees and continue his mental health treatment, the judge ordered. Also in Alamance County … Crisp was placed on 12 months' probation and ordered to pay court costs, attorney …
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Critics say man should get jail in police dog's death

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