Five addiction experts weigh in on how Rob Ford could be helped
The outrageous Rob Ford drama that unfurled last week at Toronto City Hall has turned a spotlight on substance abuse and addiction treatment. After the mayor admitted to smoking crack and driving drunk, Mr. Ford said he has sought help from “a team of …
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Seen At 11: Powerful Drug Could Help People Kick Addictions
The drug is called ibogaine, it is a psychedelic that some have said is a wonder drug with unprecedented success in treating addiction. Others warn that there are big risks associated with the rehab drug. “I kept doing the drugs because I didn't want …
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New study shows promise for first effective medicine to treat cocaine dependence
Professor Bankole A. Johnson, Chairman of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, reports latest findings on the anti-epileptic drug, topiramate. BALTIMORE, MD – New research published in JAMA Psychiatry reveals that topiramate, …
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Honolulu Alcohol Rehab Announces New Therapy Available for Adolescents …
Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) November 26, 2013. A Honolulu alcohol rehab center is announcing that new therapeutic programs are now available for adolescents battling binge drinking problems at Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers. A 2012 study released by …
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El Paso Alcohol Rehab Launches Program Aimed at Reducing Drinking …
El Paso, TX (PRWEB) November 28, 2013. An El Paso alcohol rehab center has launched a new program geared to helping ethnic groups better understand how alcoholism affects their lives in a negative way through Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers.
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Healthnotes: Week of Nov. 25
Class provides information and resources for healthy eating during and after treatment in addition with dietary tips and modifications to help improve overall wellness and health, the second Wednesday of every month. 5-6 p.m. St. Vincent's …
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Getting to know your council candidates
With the Pandora water treatment plant under construction and the plans to finish the piping to convey water from the Bridal Veil Basin almost to completion, we must focus our limited capital funds on our aging infrastructure. Pipes under Colorado …
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Spiritual River Launches Infographic Advocating Drug Addiction Treatment
While the percentages of individuals with respective substance abuse problems who check into treatment centers fluctuate, those who receive treatment and attain the tools to stay sober are the ones who live fuller and healthier lifestyles in the long-run.
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Drug Rehab Smyrna Offers a Variety of No Excuse Treatment Plans
There are a number of reasons why an addict would want to seek help for their substance abuse, but be afraid to attempt any type of treatment program. Many people suffering from drug and alcohol addictions are afraid to seek help because they see …
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El Paso Treatment Center Announces Adult, Adolescent Programs to Tackle …
The programs offer a collective style of treatment options for clients. Ultimately, its bottom line is to help all clients leave the addiction treatment center with a structure in place for life outside of it. People come into these types of centers …
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Elora couple indebted to hospital's medication program
Staff at Princess Margaret recognized the difficult financial situation that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis, and they developed a program to help link its cancer patients with drug funding. Ester Fung, director of outpatient pharmacy operations …
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Ayotte steps in to help ill Hudson girl get treatment
For a family who has been told that there is a zero percent survival rate for the type of cancer their daughter has, understandably, even some positive results from a drug are enough for them to want to take action. … that the agency has a history of …
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Heroin fuels surge in deadly overdoses in Jefferson Parish
But that began to change about three years ago, said Dr. Ken Roy, service director for the detox unit at River Oaks Hospital in Elmwood and founder of Addiction Recovery Resources Inc., a private substance abuse treatment center in Metairie. "We rarely …
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Women and wellness unite at Granlibakken in Tahoe City
9 and 10 for a weekend of education, dining, shopping, exercise and camaraderie. The two-day event annually features speakers in a variety of health topics. One Saturday attendees were treated to Metahabilitaion: Turning Tragedy to Triumph by Joyce …
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County leaders adopt 12-point homeless strategy
His report, submitted last week, gave the floundering community a series of specific steps that Marbut said will bring homeless adults and families into shelters and encourage them to connect with services like job training and addiction treatment …
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