Doctor's Painkiller Scam Shows Need for Stricter Standards, Report Says
Doctor's Painkiller Scam Shows Need for Stricter Standards, Report Says
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The New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners hasn't picked up on key elements of the national model, including explicit definitions of terms like “acute pain” and “substance abuse,” which will help in setting formal standards of practice for doctors …
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Governor names members of mental health task force
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Springfield Police Arrest 8 Suspected Abusers in Domestic Violence Roundup
Springfield Police arrest 8 suspected abusers in domestic violence roundup
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To help address this problem, police, prosecutors, and other key players collaborated with the Harmony House to form the Family Violence Task Force. "Domestic violence really is an issue here in Springfield and it's an issue … Abused and addicted to …
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Reports of robberies, domestic violence increased in 2012
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Honoring Local Heroes: Kris Willis Receives McGrady Award
Honoring local heroes: Kris Willis receives McGrady Award
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10th Judicial Drug Task Force Director Steve Lawson nominated two of his agents and a Bradley County detective to receive the awards. Mike Patterson and Sgt. Matt Bales performed a traffic stop as part … He reportedly coordinated the efforts as other …
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Addicts turn to heroin as pain pills become scarce
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SASD Awarded $2500 for Twitter Campaign
SASD awarded 00 for Twitter campaign
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The idea behind the message was revealed at a pep rally — the #mynorm hashtag was created to allow students to share their social norms to show that most teens don't abuse drugs or alcohol. (See our previous article that includes pictures and thoughts …
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Nicollet County drug collection program takes in more than 200 pounds of …
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Weekly Wellbeing: An a-Z of Heart Health (PICTURES)
Weekly Wellbeing: An A-Z Of Heart Health (PICTURES)
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… Dr. Stein says. Chronic anxiety, loneliness, anger and out-of-control stress can have similar effects. If you have any of these mood issues on a regular basis, talk to your doctor about the best treatment options for you, such as counseling or …
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Circuit Judge Michael Cook under federal investigation
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Refusing Teen Sex Survey Will Cost Georgia
Refusing teen sex survey will cost Georgia
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The CDC survey asks questions on drug abuse, violence, alcohol use and suicidal behavior as well as sex. Students are instructed not to include their names. Georgia students have long answered the questions on topics other than sex. Jeff Graham …
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Gordon Auchincloss Honored for 15 Years of Service as Teen Court Judge
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