An Infernal Spark: Drink, Addiction and Disease – Dr James Nicholls
An Infernal Spark: Drink, Addiction and Disease – Dr James Nicholls – Addiction is a familiar feature of contemporary society. Not only do we have access to numerous substances linked to dependency, but we apply the term ‘addic…
Faith programs target drug addiction
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The Rev. Thomas Snyder of Shelby First United Methodist Church is president of the Starfish board of directors. He said the project will pay for treatment for people with life-controlling issues such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, food or sex. / Dave …
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Drug disposal program aimed at opioids, heroin addiction
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“Our law enforcement professionals recognize the steady growth of prescription drug abuse in the community, particularly among our youth. We have seen time and again that addiction often begins with minors stealing powerful narcotics from their parents …
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Cure For Meth Addiction: FDA Fast Tracks Human Trials With Ibudilast
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Nearly 13 million Americans ages 12 and older have abused meth once in their lifetime, out of which 353,000 are currently dependent, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. According to pharmacology experts, Ibudilast was marketed in Japan …
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Ind. police battle prescription drug abuse
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COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) — Columbus Police Detective Chris Couch and drug investigator Sgt. Jay Frederick don't shock easily. They've seen the extreme lengths that people who abuse prescription drugs will go to get high on pills swiped from a relative's …
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