Drug Abuse: US on Alert for Canadian Drugs – Wall Street Journal
US on Alert for Canadian Drugs – Wall Street Journal
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 Houston Chronicle (blog) |
US on Alert for Canadian Drugs Wall Street Journal U.S. drug czar Gil Kerlikowske also called Canada's health minister last week to discuss the issue and offer assistance to address the wave of prescription-drug abuse sweeping both countries, Mr. Kerlikowske's office said. In an alert to law … Treating addiction as a public health issue, not a… Continue reading |
Drug Abuse: ‘Synthetic Pot’ Sending Thousands of Young People to ER: Report – U.S. News & World Report
‘Synthetic Pot’ Sending Thousands of Young People to ER: Report – U.S. News & World Report
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 Outcome Magazine |
'Synthetic Pot' Sending Thousands of Young People to ER: Report U.S. News & World Report Released Tuesday, The DAWN Report from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) attaches a hard figure to the potential health risks associated with the growing use of synthetic marijuana. The report also puts such… Continue reading |
Drug Abuse: Drug, Alcohol Abuse Tied to Early-Life Strokes: Study – Business Recorder (Blog)
Drug, alcohol abuse tied to early-life strokes: study – Business Recorder (blog)
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Drug, alcohol abuse tied to early-life strokes: study
Business Recorder (blog) Younger adults who suffered a stroke were often smokers or had abused drugs or alcohol, according to a US study that looked at over 1,000 patients. Strokes are often thought of as a condition of the elderly, but researchers said long-term changes in … |
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Drug Abuse: Our View: McHenry County Drug Court a Big Success – Northwest Herald
Our view: McHenry County Drug Court a big success – Northwest Herald
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Our view: McHenry County Drug Court a big success
Northwest Herald These are individuals who have had several run-ins with law enforcement for one reason: drug abuse. Most of the offenders report heroin addiction. Illegal drug use is a criminal problem and addiction is a societal problem, both of which need to be … |
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Drug Abuse: Problem of Drug Abuse in Northwoods Will Need a Group Solution
Problem of drug abuse in Northwoods will need a group solution
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Area community leaders, health professionals and members of law enforcement understand the problem of prescription drug abuse and the use of illegal narcotics is growing.
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Drug Abuse Injures the Brain
Dr. Robert R. Perkinson teaches clients about the brain damage caused by substance abuse.
Finding a Lawyer
Finding A Lawyer
In this video Kiley talks about the various ways people can find a lawyer to help them, including: Community Legal Clinics Community legal clinics provide legal services to low-income people in areas such as housing, employment insurance, income support, immigration, human rights, and workers’ compensation. Some clinics also provide assistance with wills, powers of attorney, and education law. To find the community legal clinic nearest you, visit the Legal Aid Ontario web… Continue reading