When psych centers close, prisons fill in
Studies suggest that mentally ill inmates released from prison are more likely to re-offend if they return to drug abuse – which often accompanies mental illness – and drop the prescribed medicines they received in prison. The more effective the …
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Approaches to Pain Assessment in Cancer Clinical Trials
A new paper published by Cancer External Site describes approaches to pain measurement used in oncology clinical trials submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that are consistent with current FDA guidance principles. The purpose of the …
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The invisible chains
At 16 years of age, with no papers, no local language, and a debt stretching all the way back to Vietnam, the chains he found himself tethered by were both insidious and invisible. When Ahmed* asked his employer to be paid the wages promised to him …
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Community tackles prescription drug abuse
Our medicine cabinets have become a loaded guns, says Todd Singer, director of HopeRx, a community coalition formed to address the problem of prescription drug abuse in Henderson County. “This epidemic does not discriminate by race, religion, age, …
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Candy Crush addiction: five signs and five cures
But the game has a few extra features that really turn up addiction levels, specifically the fact that if you fail to advance to the next level five consecutive times, you're blocked from playing for 30 minutes. "Perhaps the most genius element of …
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Recognizing the Signs of Love Addiction
Recognizing the Signs of Love Addiction While people may admit to having struggles in their relationships, including difficulty with intimacy, it is sometimes hard to admit that you struggle with love addiction. But what if you have come to terms with …
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Cuomo Signs Cymbrowitz Bill To Curb Gambling Addiction At Casinos
Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz (D-Brooklyn), Chairman of the Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, commended Governor Cuomo for signing into law a bill he sponsored (A.2270A) requiring requires gaming venues to post information about …
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Will Allegations of Drug Abuse Hurt Nigella Lawson's Career?
29 that he had “no proof” Lawson had ever taken drugs.) Lawson told the court, “I have never been a drug addict. I have never been a habitual user [of cocaine]. There were two times in my life that I have used cocaine.” “I did not have a drug problem …
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Parents, children hear tales of drug use and recovery
VALPARAISO — Families came together Tuesday to share their children's stories of drug abuse and addiction. There were stories of overcoming and succumbing to drugs, with a common thread of parents unaware of their children's addiction. About 250 …
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Former B'ville man discusses drug addiction 'epidemic' after losing his 24 …
“I've come to learn more about drug abuse than you want to know,” said Williams, 67, a theater teacher and freelance writer who now lives in Manhattan, but spent his formative years in Bernardsville. He is determined to talk about it, write about it …
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Documentary sheds light on prescription drug abuse among teens
According to a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Idaho is 4th in the nation for non-medical prescription pain reliever abuse for ages 12 and older. Meaning only three states abuse prescriptions more than Idaho.
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Film puts spotlight on Vermont prescription drug problem
DUSTIN, A REAL person battling prescription drug addiction, is seen in the documentary film "The Hungry Heart," which will be screened to the public at three locations in Addison County next week. The film raises sobering truths about the increase of …
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Drug documentary promotes making good choices
You can either not start, or if you do, it's going to be a very hard addiction to stop," said Barber as she looked out at the silent, watchful students. Along with others in her documentary, Barber expressed her strong opinion in that marijuana is a …
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The Locking Cap Joins CLAAD for Drug Abuse Prevention Policy Meeting in …
The Locking Cap, the manufacturer of a combination bottle cap for prescription drugs, was in attendance at the CLAAD Prescription Drug Abuse National Policy Consensus Meeting on November 19 in Washington, DC. The meeting is a gathering of …
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Sultan students attend drug abuse prevention conference
Papers bearing the “Want More” logo of the Sultan High School's Youth Coalition are inscribed with the things Sultan students want, as part of an effort to help kids aspire to more than falling into drug or alcohol abuse. Photo by Chris Hendrickson …
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Substance Abuse Prevention Poster Contest entries sought
GOSHEN — The Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council of Orange County is calling for submissions to the 27th annual Substance Abuse Prevention Poster Contest. This year's theme is "Live Your Dreams! Be Alcohol and Drug Free!" The contest is open to any …
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