Ford’s Troubles Fuel Stigma While Raising Addiction Awareness, Experts Say

Ford’s troubles fuel stigma while raising addiction awareness, experts say
Mayor Rob Ford’s admitted alcohol and drug use have shone a glaring spotlight on addiction and substance abuse. But have Ford’s troubles raised the kind of awareness that is beneficial or harmful to the public’s understanding of the disease and those struggling with their own booze and drug-abuse demons? Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Staffers Alarmed by Ford's Drug Use, Drunk Driving, Court Documents Say
New allegations surfaced that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's staff members were concerned with his drug abuse and drunk driving, according to court documents released Wednesday, the same day the city council voted to ask the embattled mayor to take a leave of absence.         Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Don't restrict doctors' ability to help patients
Prescription drug diversion and abuse is a serious public health problem that has reached crisis levels across the U.S. At the same time, patients suffering from pain too often must go without adequate access to effective pain medications, resulting in needless suffering. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results