Encinitas moves toward banning e-cigarettes
“They treated this as a health issue and not a political one,” said Joe Kellejian, a former Solana Beach mayor who sits on the leadership board of the American Lung Association. “It is very easy for these types of issues to become politically charged …
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Chuck Norris on natural remedies for depression
A 2011 study took this conclusion even further: It looked at 127 depressed people who hadn't experienced relief from SSRIs, a common type of antidepressant, and found that exercise led 30 percent of them into remission – a result that was as good as …
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Eyewitness News
The T-Center's development director knows firsthand the difference these types of facilities can make. He said … Wilkerson said the closest facilities offering extended addiction treatment are in Pittsburgh and Greensboro and that having the T-Center …
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Gay former Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers: My drug addiction treatment has …
Former Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers has spoken in detail for the first time about his treatment for drug addiction. Mr Flowers was the £132,000-a-year chairman of the Co-op Bank from 2010 until May last year when he stepped down as the bank's …
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Physician: Drug abuse common in ER setting
Because the strength of any given ingestion of heroin can't be determined, it is difficult to treat, he said. Most heroin overdoses are suicide gestures, Wilkerson said. Many who abuse drugs do so with medications that are legal when prescribed by a …
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Active Internet Marketing Brings a Unique Presence to National Addiction …
Active Internet Marketing, a leader in addiction treatment marketing, will be exhibiting a booth at the Innovations in Recovery conference, which will be held in San Diego, CA, March 31 – April 3, 2014 at the Hotel Del Coronado. Share on Twitter Share …
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Drug and alcohol abuse is a disease
Many look to drugs and booze to fill up a hole. It is frustrating to love someone with this disease. But because you do love them, you go that extra mile to help them. A doctor once told me, “Addiction is a disease, like cancer or diabetes. It needs to …
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Duke becomes affiliated with first substance abuse recovery center
Located a few blocks off of Duke's East Campus, the center provides housing and support for students who are recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, while allowing them to remain enrolled in classes. Bluefield is currently working with both Duke and …
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Obamacare Puts Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs in Jeopardy
Washington Alcohol and Drug Treatment programs are in jeopardy as Obamacare threatens to close their doors. If the legislature doesn't make a budget fix in two weeks, thousands of recovering addicts may not have access to the help they need to remain …
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Plans for large Calverton drug addiction treatment center move ahead
A large new drug addiction and treatment center, designed to support research into alcohol and drug abuse, has received approval from Riverhead's Zoning Board of Appeals and its developers expect to file a site plan in six to eight months.
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Jackson's heroin problem persists, fueled by prescription drug abuse …
It means treatment needs to be reinstated, adjusted or changed. It does not mean treatment has failed. Relapse rates for drug addiction are similar to those for other chronic medical illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension and asthma, which also have …
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Poll: Majority Of Chronic Pain Sufferers Feel Treated Like 'Drug Addicts' By …
The majority of people who suffer from chronic pain feel they are treated like drug addicts during their pharmacy visits, and nearly one-third of pain sufferers showed concern they are being embarrassed by their healthcare provider. (Getty) …
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Editorial | The terrible costs of drug addiction
And a recent $ 32 million settlement the state won with two drug companies has been a windfall for cash- and resource-strapped drug-treatment programs throughout Kentucky, including $ 1 million dedicated to treatment centers for pregnant addicts.
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Williston attorney pushes inpatient drug treatment
There are tools, mental tools, in treatment to get you out of drug addiction. You have to make the decision, 'I want to quit.'" The Northwest Human Service Center in Williston has an outpatient drug treatment program, but patients leave every day and …
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Fort Lauderdale Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility Announces Family Night …
The Ft. Lauderdale rehab center plans to continue holding the monthly Family Night events to help the families of those that are attending or have attended their alcohol and drug addiction treatment programs. Addiction is a family disease that often …
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Colts Owner Irsay Enters Rehab Facility After Felony Drug Arrest
“He voluntarily checked into a highly respected health-care facility and is committed to undergoing the treatment and care necessary to help him meet his challenges head-on.” A hearing has been tentatively set for March 26, the team said in a separate …
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Double Duty Drug: Statins May Fight MS
“These patients are physically disabled and have no treatment,” Chataway added, calling the study ”an exciting first step.” Learn more about multiple sclerosis. Statin treatment led to a 43 percent reduction in the rate of brain shrinkage in the …
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