Former Cowboys Great to Share Drug Addiction Struggles
Former Cowboys great to share drug addiction struggles
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FormerDallas CowboyschampionThomas “Hollywood” Hendersonwill be the keynote speaker at Tuesday's Power of Prevention Breakfast benefitingTheCouncil on Alcohol & Drug Abuse. Henderson will share his struggles to overcome alcohol and drug …
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Kentucky Part of Prescription Drug Abuse Initiative
Kentucky part of prescription drug abuse initiative
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Kentucky is one of seven states that will take part in a national initiative targeting prescription drug abuse, a scourge that tears apart thousands of families across the state. The initiative, hosted by the National Governors Association, seeks… Continue reading
The Partnership at Drugfree.org Comments on National Survey on Drug Use and …
The Partnership at Drugfree.org Comments on National Survey on Drug Use and …
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24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Mixed news from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) released today by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), found that prescription… Continue reading
Officials, Druggists Work to Stop Pill Abuse
Officials, druggists work to stop pill abuse
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Finding ways to stop the abuse of prescription medication has been a struggle for Calvert County officials in recent years. While the problem of prescription drug abuse may have “always existed,” Candace D'Agostino, coordinator of Calvert… Continue reading
Osteoporosis Drug Offers Hope Against Tumor
Osteoporosis Drug Offers Hope Against Tumor
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Also, Chawla said, it may be possible to use denosumab as a neoadjuvant treatment before surgery. "In the future we hope to investigate giving the drug prior to surgery to see the effect it has, then remove the tumor… Continue reading
Military Substance-Abuse Programs Critiqued by Panel
Military Substance-Abuse Programs Critiqued by Panel
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The U.S. military's approach to treating alcohol and substance abuse is outmoded, according to an Institute of Medicine report citing data showing prescription drug misuse is surging and heavy drinking is common. Roughly 20 percent of active-duty …… Continue reading
Recovering Addicts Warn of Drug Dangers in Ash Grove Outreach
Recovering Addicts Warn of Drug Dangers in Ash Grove Outreach
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… an anti-drug message. The 6-hour event included a presentation on the dangers of addiction and how to find resources to help you recover. The presentation covers stories of real people who have… Continue reading
The Stigma of Sex Addiction Part 1: The “Non-Anonymous” Movement
The Stigma of Sex Addiction Part 1: The “Non-Anonymous” Movement
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Membership in Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) is currently growing at a rapid pace in the U.S. and abroad, with about a 20% increase in the number of weekly group meetings every year. SAA and other… Continue reading