Is There a Link to Stranglings? Mother of Victim Says Her Daughter Knew Another … and Maybe the Killer
Is there a link to stranglings? Mother of victim says her daughter knew another … and maybe the killer
A YOUNG woman battling drug addiction who was found strangled in a Juniata Park apartment Friday knew one of two other women strangled in the past month in nearby Kensington, her mother said yesterday.
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Should an Overdose Antidote Be Made More Accessible?
I’ve been writing about naloxone — the antidote to overdose… Continue reading
Poll Says Readers Feel Betrayed Over James Frey?S Alleged Fabrications ‘in a Million Little Pieces’
Victoria, BC (PRWEB) January 15, 2006
Avid readers feel betrayed by author James Frey over alleged embellishments and fabrications in his bestseller, “A Million Little Pieces,” according to a poll conducted by Abebooks.com.
Abebooks.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for new and used books, questioned 349 booklovers about Frey’s memoir of drug addiction and recovery which has been the No.1 bestseller for the past three months after being recommended by Oprah Winfrey for… Continue reading
U.S. Drug Czar Says Prevention Will Slow Smuggling
U.S. drug czar says prevention will slow smuggling
The U.S. drug czar said Monday that the massive amounts of ecstasy, meth, heroin, marijuana and cocaine being smuggled from Canada into the U.S. can only be reduced by cutting down demand.
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My Turn: Juneau’s Poverty, part 1
Editor’s note: This My turn is the first in a series of monthly opinion pieces addressing poverty in Juneau.
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Jackson Tragedy May Serve to Educate Public on Addiction, Says American Society of Addiction Medicine
Chevy Chase, MD (PRWEB) July 22, 2009
Media reports on the death of “The King of Pop,” Michael Jackson, have included speculation about Mr. Jackson’s use of prescription drugs, the potential role of health care professionals in his life and death, and the possibility that addiction may have contributed to his premature demise.
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), the tragedy of Mr. Jackson’s untimely passing, whether or not… Continue reading
Probation Report: Lindsay Lohan Feels Powerless About Being an Addict, Says She’s Broke
Probation Report: Lindsay Lohan Feels Powerless About Being An Addict, Says She’s Broke
Lindsay Lohan ’s probation report says the actress admits to feeling powerless about being an addict and that she needs to work on her issues to save her life. The powerful report was prepared by Lindsay’s probation office, contains information from several of her caregivers and gives strong insight into what the troubled actress has been dealing with. DOCUMENT: Read Lindsay’s Probation… Continue reading
Eminem Says Foul Language Has No Place at Home
Eminem says foul language has no place at home
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Eminem says foul language has no place at home
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Sober Russell sniffs booze for role
RUSSELL Brand sniffed alcohol on the set of Arthur to remind him of his days of being a drunk.
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