Drug Abuse and Addiction

20 Indications of an Addict

Addicted to Lists –  June 6, 2020 - “It’s not that bad.”At the first sign of confrontation, an addict will…

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Star speaks for the first time about the crippling drug addiction

On the Mend – June 6, 2020 - The 2001 All-Australian told The Herald Sun he was prescribed cancer-grade oxycodone…

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Grieving mom says lockdown played role in her son’s overdose death

Epidemic – June 8, 2020 - “He lost his job, his income, that stability that he had from working every…

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Quit Vaping: Four-Step, 28-Day Program to Stop Smoking E-Cigarettes

MEDIA: Book Recommendation – 2020 - Certified interventionist Brad Lamm debunks the myths spread by the thriving e-cigarette industry and…

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Treating Teen Addiction With Compassion and Empathy

Stop before it’s too late... –  June 8, 2020 - While it may sound amazing, the entire value-based care methodology…

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From Meth Addict to Bird Whisperer

The right tweets –  June 11, 2020 - Truax revealed he began using crack cocaine before turning to meth. “I…

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Poppy Seed Muffins Could Get You Flagged by Drug Test

Danish are even worse –  June 11, 2020 - Is the poppy seed warning accurate or just an urban myth?…

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Former Playmate Ashley Mattingly’s Cause of Death was Suicide

Hard Drugs Stink – June 10, 2020 - Former playmate Ashley Mattingly’s cause of death has been revealed. Mattingly, who…

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19 Detroiters charged in opioid scheme: 4 doctors, 5 pharmacies, 2 million pills

Let’s All Make Some Extra Cash! – June 12, 2020 - Charged in the indictment are:Dr. Beth Carter, 56, SouthfieldDr.…

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Pharmacy Chains Sink Deeper Into Opioid Lawsuits’ Hot Water

Where dime bags cost a hundred – June 7, 2020 - The pharmacies named in the suit operated 31 pharmacies…

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Couple gets 6 kids back after homelessness, drug addiction

Winners! – June 12, 2020 - Schubert and Northern were reluctant to come to Family Recovery Court in Clermont County.…

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Hazelden/Betty Ford, AssuredPartners expand access to high-quality addiction treatment

Since 1949 –  June 8, 2020 - Eligible members of AssuredPartners health plans now have in-network access to Hazelden Betty…

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Roy Halladay’s drug addiction exposed in ESPN documentary ‘Imperfect’

Fear Strikes Out –  May 29, 2020 - He twice had been to drug rehab centers. Once, for three weeks…

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Defendant Fell Asleep at In-N-Out Drive Thru – Marijuana, Heroin, and Meth Found in Car

Forgot the OUT part –  June 02, 2020 - He found a money bag in his car containing two larger…

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LSD Is Surging in Popularity

Timothy Leary’s Not Dead – June 4, 2020 - Besides age, education level was a big predictor for trends in…

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Five years clean, Lindsey Cooksey reflects on her meth addiction

Looking Back - Moving Forward –  June 5, 2020 - About a year after moving to the lakes area, Cooksey…

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Saving Lives From Drug Addiction

Caring about life down under – June 5, 2020 - The Victorian Government has accepted all recommendations of the independent…

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Why SF’s new laws to force more mentally ill, addicted people into treatment haven’t been used yet

Attraction Not Coercion –  June 5, 2020 - Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, who spearheaded the local effort with Mayor London Breed…

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Inside Tennis Legend Jennifer Capriati’s Addiction

Nothing but net – June 6, 2020 - Jennifer Capriati was just 13 when she burst on to the tennis…

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Matthew Perry: From Fame To Addiction To Getting Back On His Feet

Back in Action! –  June 6, 2020 - The show became hit. Matthew finally had the popularity he dreamt of.…

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Seniors in PAIN: Fallout from the OPIOID Crisis

No Country for Old Men – June 5, 2020 - Dial-A-Ride offers door-to-door transportation, but demand has increased so much…

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Indicted drug ‘counselor’ accused of dealing heroin, fentanyl set to admit crimes

GUILTY! Ya think? –  June 5, 2020 - DEA and police said Francis was a drug dealer posing as a…

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‘I sold my Club World Cup medal to buy cocaine … I used it in two days’

Use your head! – May 24, 2020 - Every day I went out I would say, “today I can drink…

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Health Advocates Expect Surging Demand For Addiction Services

Real Live Counselors Are Heroes –  MAY 26, 2020 - Some people did relapse because they lacked the skills to…

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Operation Nets 50 Tonnes of Cocaine in 45 Days

One is too many, and a ton is never enough – May 29, 2020 - “During the development of this…

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AMA video update: Experts discuss pandemic’s impact on the opioid epidemic

Doctors Being Doctors –  May 29, 2020 - And I will end by asking anyone, if they need more information specifically…

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Q&A with Dr. Louise Stanger

Stick with the Winners! –  May 26, 2020 - She is the author of two books, Falling Up: A Memoir…

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I lost my son to overdose: What you should know

Good Mourning America – May 27, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of Americans into isolation, as doctors…

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Officials see ‘alarming’ rise in overdose deaths

How much worse can it get? –  May 30, 2020 - Harris said CPD has seen an increase “in fentanyl…

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Maintaining Emotional Sobriety During Covid-19: Transforming Trauma into Post Traumatic Growth

Tian Dayton PhD does it again! –  June 2020 - The idea here is to head trouble off at the…

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