New Study Shows Cocaine Use Increases Immediate Risk of Stroke
More than 25% of those in both groups reported a history of cocaine use. “Cocaine use is associated with a range of risky behavior and it clearly has direct health consequences as well.” said Pax Prentiss, CEO of Passages Addiction Treatment Centers.
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Warren OH Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces Drug Detoxification Services …
When this is finished, the drug addict goes into a larger and roomier detox space. The center has added three new living areas for the drug detoxification process. In addition, each client will receive a small monitor to wear on their chest at all times.
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FDA approves heroin/painkiller overdose antidote
Naloxone is effective because it reverses the slowed-down breathing that leads to death during an overdose, writes Douglas Throckmorton, deputy director for regulatory programs with the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, in ablog post. If …
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Polaris Awarded .1 Million NIDA Grant to Improve Patient Engagement in …
Patient engagement is a critical component to successful outcomes in substance abuse treatment. With funding from NIDA, Polaris has developed a tool designed to predict and improve the likelihood of engagement. … Polaris will implement a cloud-based …
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If Politicians Really Want To Save Money, These Initiatives Actually
Beyond saving taxpayer money, research has consistently shown that comprehensive sex education programs are effective at reducing the kind of risky behavior that leads to STDs and teen pregnancies. While numerous studies … Even the National Institute …
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New Report Connects Risky Behavior to Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Wins …
As such, the A Forever Recovery staff reviews sexual promiscuity as a major factor in drug and alcohol abuse. In a recent press statement, the facility comments, “Many times, addicts who are open to risky behavior—such as having multiple sexual …
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Dogs aid in Tulsa drug, alcohol recovery program
Dogs aid in Tulsa drug, alcohol recovery program. Residents Kendall Tarwater (left) and Jon Farris pet two black Labrador dogs Wednesday that reside at the Salvation Army drug and alcohol treatment program building. JAMES GIBBARD / Tulsa World …
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