Prescription Drugs

How Will I Find Addiction Treatment Centers in Lewiston, Maine?

Question by anisha ls: How will I find addiction treatment centers in Lewiston, Maine?
I’m doing a research regarding various addictions (not just alcohol and illegal drugs, but prescription drugs and gambling as well) and would like to find more information about them directly from people who are dealing with these issues on a regular basis.

Best answer:

Answer by annelise LD
Whoa, you’re looking for a lot of information there, buddy.
Well, I do hope that the links I have included below will be able to help you. You can also look through the local yellow pages. There will surely be contact information of addiction treatment centers there. Good luck! I hope you get all the information you need.

Police Suspect Dad Injected Self, 4-Year-Old Son With Heroin & Overdosed

Police suspect dad injected self, 4-year-old son with heroin & overdosed

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“There were injectable paraphernalia on the scene that we've located consistent with heroin use,” Gorman said. Police don't believe anyone else was involved and they aren't looking for anyone else. Neighbors say the father has battled drug abuse in the …
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Lawyer: Man Charged in Burglary Attempt at Kid Rock's Suburban Detroit Home

Lawyer: Man charged in burglary attempt at Kid Rock's suburban Detroit home

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The Detroit Free Press reports (http://on.freep.com/14ZhujD ) defense lawyer Douglas Oliver said he also will ask that Keith receive substance-abuse treatment. "As a result of intoxicants, he has no independent recollection of his actions that day …
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Lives touched by heroin: Family campaigns for laws to stem overdose problem

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Eureka Days to Promote Medication Abuse Awareness Campaign

Eureka Days to promote Medication Abuse Awareness Campaign

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Prescription medication abuse is epidemic in the U.S. Every day, on average, 6,000 people abuse prescription drugs for the first time – 2,700, or 45 percent, are teens trying to get high or perform better on exams. … “And, the support of Walgreens …
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Do Many Doctors Have Substance Abuse Issues?

Question by Anthony D: Do Many Doctors Have Substance Abuse Issues?
Someone told me years ago that many medical doctors and dentist have substance abuse issues with drugs and alcohol! Not much from street drugs on the corner, but more towards prescription drugs.

Any truth to this?

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Answer by just visiting
they are just as human as anyone, but they also have that prescription pad….

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News Local

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Northerners are being asked to apply to sit on the new Regional Diabetes Advisory Committee, a group that will help the Northeast Local Health Integration Network improve the co-ordination of diabetes care and education in this part of the province …
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The Discovery House Makes Donation to Local School

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"Education is of particular importance to The Discovery House, as studies show that individuals who drop out of high school are more likely to engage in cigarette use, alcohol use, marijuana use, nonmedical use of prescription drugs, and use of illicit …
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