Pope Visits Brazilian Hospital That Helps Recovering Drug Addicts


 

Pope visits Brazilian hospital that helps recovering drug addicts – http://en.romereports.com The Pope visited a hospital in Rio de Janeiro, that helps recovering drug addicts. Upon arrival to the St. Francis of Assisi Hospit…

 

Police blame increased crime on increased heroin use

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"90 percent of our reported crimes, one way or another, go back to drug use," said Sewickley police Sgt. David Mazza. … “Tom” is a recovering addict who turned to crime to feed his habit. … Dr. Neil Capretto has treated heroin addicts at Gateway Rehab.
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'Families In Action' Celebrate 10 Years Of Drug Education On KHTS

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KHTS-AM 1220's “Families' in Action” program hosted by Cary Quashen, founder/CEO of the Santa Clarita-based Action Family Counseling drug and alcohol treatment and recovery centers, achieved a major milestone this week. He's celebrating the …
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Column: Resources for families affected by drug addiction

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Some local treatment facilities include: St. Elizabeth Healthcare (859-301-5966); Brighton Recovery Center for Women (859-282-9390); Transitions Inc. (859-491-4435 [for medication assistance] and 859-431-2531 [for intensive outpatient]); Recovery Works …
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Creativity, Madness and Drugs

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For a neuroscientist, the description of Crosby's descent into drug use, near death, and recovery is a graphic case study in the neuroscience of addiction. People abuse drugs for many reasons, most related to personal stresses. Many people who suffer …
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