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Michael Jackson’s Ex-Wife Offers Window Into Singer’s Drug Abuse – Los Angeles Times

Michael Jackson’s ex-wife offers window into singer’s drug abuse – Los Angeles Times


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Michael Jackson's ex-wife offers window into singer's drug abuse
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Rowe, who varyingly sobbed on the witness stand and talked back to attorneys, offered a candid look into the singer's medical history and struggles… Continue reading

Tony Lee Davis Locks Dog in Hot Car, Officers Break Window for Rescue: Cops

Tony Lee Davis Locks Dog In Hot Car, Officers Break Window For Rescue: Cops
A man in South Carolina was charged with ill treatment of animals after he left his dog inside a locked car in 95-degree heat and the animal suffered a fatal stroke. Tony Lee Davis, 33,… Continue reading

Holder Is Targeting Lengthy Mandatory Drug Sentences

Holder is targeting lengthy mandatory drug sentences
He also cited investments in drug treatment in Texas for non-violent offenders and changes to parole policies, which he said brought about a reduction of more than 5,000 in the prison population last year. He said similar efforts helped Arkansas reduce … Read… Continue reading

Pharmacy Professor Working to Prevent Cancer Drug Shortages

Pharmacy Professor Working to Prevent Cancer Drug Shortages
In an attempt to address the problem, members of HOPA's Health Policy Committee – including UConn assistant clinical professor of pharmacy practice Lisa Holle – have been meeting with federal lawmakers and national health care representatives over the … Read more on… Continue reading

W.Va. Center for Drug-Exposed Infants Faces Hurdle

W.Va. center for drug-exposed infants faces hurdle
(AP) — Donations come every day, and more than 250 "cuddlers" have volunteered to comfort newborn babies enduring the torment of drug withdrawal when a unique treatment center opens this fall in southern West Virginia. Privately operated and … Read more on… Continue reading

A Helping Hand for Military Veterans

A Helping Hand for Military Veterans
Unfortunately for our veterans, few who need treatment for alcohol or substance abuse are referred to the help they require. Again, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, "A study of Army soldiers screened 3 to 4 months after returning from … Read more… Continue reading