New Report Blasts State Over Child Abuse Deaths
New report blasts state over child abuse deaths
The report reviewed the deaths of 40 children and concluded that welfare authorities who were involved with the families had overlooked danger signs like drug abuse or domestic violence. Most of the … Jacobo maintained that better training was needed … Read… Continue reading
The Addiction Hotline (888) 978-4179
The Addiction Hotline (888) 978-4179
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Heroin Paraphernalia. (Courtesy of Getty Images)
Heroin paraphernalia. (Courtesy of Getty Images)
Many lives were saved Saturday with the help of local police agency's narcotics units, which include officers that are trained with noticing signs of drug abuse and handling victims of overdoses. If you know anyone who is using drugs or selling drugs … Read… Continue reading
Taking Painkillers? Avoid Addiction or Dependence
Taking painkillers? Avoid addiction or dependence
Dr. Karsten Kueppenbender, an addiction psychiatrist at the Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital, acknowledges that opioids such as OxyContin and Vicodin can be addictive. Patients can also become physically dependent on the drugs, meaning they may … Read more on The Courier-Journal (blog)
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I Am Drugs Heroin
I Am Drugs Heroin
Missing in Action: The Ghost Fathers of Vietnam
When the news gives us pictures of the “welcome reunion”, we know the fear. The alcoholism, drug abuse, hiding in your closet, walking on eggshells, your Mom being thrown down the stairs….the unwelcome sexual advances of a… Continue reading
Ohio Problem-Gambling Calls Drop; Better Screening Credited
Ohio problem-gambling calls drop; better screening credited
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Calls to Ohio's problem-gambling helpline dropped sharply last month after a phone message was changed to more forcefully deter callers who planned to continue gambling, not quit. The line has in the past received a lot of calls from …… Continue reading