drug abuse

As He's Urged to Get Help, Toronto Mayor Says He's No Addict

As He's Urged To Get Help, Toronto Mayor Says He's No Addict
Mayor Rob Ford has admitted to purchasing illegal drugs in recent years, while also insisting that, "I am not an alcoholic … I am not a drug addict." — He's gotten into a shouting match with a… Continue reading

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s Ex-Staffers Detail Erratic Behavior in Documents – CNN

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s ex-staffers detail erratic behavior in documents – CNN


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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's ex-staffers detail erratic behavior in documents
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The court report, more than 500 pages long, alleges a pattern of drug use, and erratic and sometimes abusive behavior by the mayor. A… Continue reading

Americans See US Losing Ground Against Mental Illness, Prescription Drug Abuse – Pew Research Center

Americans see US losing ground against mental illness, prescription drug abuse – Pew Research Center

Americans see US losing ground against mental illness, prescription drug abuse
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FT_Public_Health Four decades after President Nixon declared “war on cancer,” the public still is not ready to declare victory, but many… Continue reading

Unique School to Offer Sanctuary, Help to Youths Fighting Drug Addition

Unique school to offer sanctuary, help to youths fighting drug addition
"I think the relapse rate for a student going back to the same high school is like 95 percent," Greenagle said. A member of the Governor's Council on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism, Greenagle said the former state Division of… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Among Youths Down by 15%, Says Minister – Bernama

Drug abuse among youths down by 15%, says minister – Bernama
Drug abuse among youths (aged between 16 and 39) from January to July this year has decreased by 15.4% to 3,185 compared to the corresponding period last year, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim… Continue reading

Delaware to Participate in Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

Delaware to participate in Drug Take Back Day this Saturday
Like diabetes and other diseases, substance abuse addiction can be treated but Delaware needs to increase access and efficiency of local detox and treatment services, she added. Contact Kelly Bothum at 324-2962 or [email protected]. Tweet. Read more on The News… Continue reading