The director of nursing at a Buffalo, New York, long-term care facility has been charged with selling prescription medications, the Buffalo News reports.
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According to new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, teens who use crystal methamphetamine are at increased risk for injecting other drugs.
Alcoholism and drug addiction are complex problems with serious, negative consequences. Addiction affects nearly every aspect of a person’s life. A successful substance abuse treatment program addresses numerous addiction issues. Not only does it address the addictive behavior, but it also offers solutions for related problems. Alcohol and drug addiction programs exist in various environments,
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Crime in Wausau, Wisconsin has spiked dramatically over the last month, according to police lieutenant Matthew Barnes.
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According to a researcher at Harvard Medical School, a popular sports performance fuel known as Craze may contain a meth-like party drug.
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According to a study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, physicians with addiction issues use their position to gain access to narcotics.
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Two new research studies suggest that liver transplant patients with a history of alcohol abuse are less likely to relapse if they undergo substance abuse treatment before and after their surgery.
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Recent data released by the Tennessee Department of Health reports a significant rise in the number of newborns addicted to drugs.
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Teens who begin puberty at an earlier age are more likely to experiment with cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana, according to a new study published in the journal Addiction.
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Just like anyone else, medical professionals can suffer from addiction issues.
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According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, obese individuals increased their use of opioid-based painkillers after having bariatric surgery which was intended to relieve some of their chronic pain.
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Law enforcement officials tell The Tennesseean, a Nashville publication, that despite the decrease in prescription drug abuse nationwide, it’s still a major problem in Tennessee.
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