Forum on Drug Abuse Hears From Recovering Addicts – CBS Local

Forum On Drug Abuse Hears from Recovering Addicts – CBS Local

Forum On Drug Abuse Hears from Recovering Addicts
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(AP) _ The president's top adviser on drug policy urged those recovering from drug addiction to give hope to others by speaking out, saying that stigma and denial about substance abuse are obstacles to treatment. Michael Botticelli, acting director of
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Manitowoc officials warn of fentanyl drug abuse – Fox11online.com

Manitowoc officials warn of fentanyl drug abuse
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MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) – Health and law enforcement officials in the Manitowoc area are warning of the dangers of abusing the narcotic fentanyl. Doctors say the pain medication, which is often administered through a patch on the skin, is more potent than …

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Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk – USA TODAY


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Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk
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Pervasive problem: The latest drug use data from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, released in 2007, indicated that an average of 103,000 doctors, nurses, medical technicians and health care aides a year were abusing …
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AG's targets new illicit drug use
CARTERVILLE –State prosecutors are contending with new drugs that have entered the arena of criminal abuse — synthetics, heroin and illicit prescription drug consumption, said Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Madigan was the luncheon speaker Thursday …
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