From Addiction to Recovery

according to wickedlocal Tobey Hospital Guild hosts forum on substance abuse Tobey Hospital Guild hosts forum on substance abuse Tobey Hospital Guild hosts forum on substance abuseWAREHAM – Three people literally in the front lines of the raging and ongoing struggle against addiction in the United States today shared compelling – and at times heart-breaking – experiences of the crisis Thursday during a 90-minute program at the Rosebrook Event Center.The event was a panel discussion on substance abuse – including opiates, opioids and alcohol – sponsored by the Tobey Hospital Guild at the conclusion of its annual meeting and luncheon at the event center located on Cranberry Highway.Panelists included Dr. David McGinnis, Emergency Room Medical Director at Tobey Hospital; Chief Kevin Walsh of the Wareham Police Department and Barbara Flynn of Bourne, the "lost mother" of an abuse victim. in like manner theday State launches Pay for Success substance abuse program for pa

according to theatlantic The Philippines President Wants to Kill As Many People as Hitler The Philippines President Wants to Kill As Many People as Hitler "At least if Germany had Hitler," Duterte said Friday, "the Philippines would have …" and here he trailed off and pointed at himself.Hitler, in fact, killed 6 million Jews.That doesn't make Duterte's comments any less distressing, coming as they do after several controversial remarks since before he was elected president earlier this year. furthermore cnn US calls Philippines President's Hitler comments 'troubling' US calls Philippines President's Hitler comments 'troubling' Story highlights US officials have strong stressed US-Philippines defense ties will continueDuterte himself has cast doubt on the future of that collaborationWashington (CNN) The US rebuked the Philippines President for likening himself to Adolf Hitler but stressed Friday that the strong relations

according to wmtw Portland officers to carry opioid overdose-reversing drug Portland officers to carry opioid overdose-reversing drug Hide Transcript Show TranscriptPortland officers to carry opioid overdose-reversing drug ShareCopy Link CopyAdvertisementWEBVTT N. TRACY WMTW NEWS 8'S COURTNEY : STURGEON HAS MORE ON THE NEW POLICE POLICY.COURTNEY: PORTLAND POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL SAUSCHUK SAYS THE CITY IS FACING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AND THIS IS JUST ONE WAY OFFICERS ARE TAKING ON THIS GROWING OPIOID EPIDEMIC.>> AS A PROFESSION WE ARE REALIZING THERE ARE LIMITED CHOICES IN LIFE AND YOU CAN BE PART OF THE PROBLEM OR PART OF THE SOLUTION AND I THINK US CARRYING NARCAN HELPS US BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION. coupled with statnews Chicago can proceed with lawsuit against opioid drug makers Chicago can proceed with lawsuit against opioid drug makers And so, another working week will soon draw to a close.Not a moment too soon, yes?This is, as you know, our treasured si

as declared in wgme Maine substance abuse official accused of drunken driving Maine substance abuse official accused of drunken driving AVON, Maine (BDN) -- The associate director for treatment and recovery with the Maine Office of Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services has been charged with operating under the influence after allegedly driving drunk.Joan Smyrski, 62, of Jefferson was arrested Sunday evening by Deputy Bradley Scovill of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and taken to the Franklin County Jail, according to jail booking information.She was released Monday on $150 cash bail. in addition wickedlocal Ten years of combating substance abuse in Melrose Ten years of combating substance abuse in Melrose Ten years of combating substance abuse in MelroseThe Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition celebrated its 10th anniversary Thursday, Sept. 29, but the organization's origins stretch back further – to a tragic headline in 2002.The Melrose Subs

according to canoe Cops warn new street drug 'strong enough to sedate an elephant' Cops warn new street drug 'strong enough to sedate an elephant' Jim Bender, Postmedia Network Sep 29, 2016Warning to drug users: There is a new opioid on the street strong enough to sedate an elephant and 10,000 times more toxic than morphine.And because carfentanil is often mixed with other drugs, you may not even know you're taking it, police cautioned Thursday."We've had a lot of incidents where the use of (fentanyl) has resulted in overdoses and deaths, so that in itself isn't new," Deputy Chief Danny Smyth said Thursday. in addition ctvnews 'If it could happen to my family, it could happen to yours': mom on deadly new street drug 'If it could happen to my family, it could happen to yours': mom on deadly new street drug A Manitoba mom who lost her son to an opioid overdose is sounding the alarm after police confirmed the presence of

As it stated in pbs Most Americans want restraints on drug prices Most Americans want restraints on drug prices An overwhelming majority of Americans favor government action to restrain prescription drug prices, according to a poll released Thursday.RELATED LINKSEighty-two percent of those polled said they want Medicare to negotiate prices with the companies, which Congress does not allow.Seventy-eight percent favored limiting the amount companies can charge for high-cost drugs , such as those that fight cancer or hepatitis, according to the poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation. http://www.youtube.com/embed/bcZ5s_1k-jg?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent besides mcclatchydc Most Americans want stronger action to lower drug prices Most Americans want stronger action to lower drug prices 3:36 A timeline of the Charlotte police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott Pause3:35 Honoring

as declared in clevelandbrowns Statements from Browns WR Josh Gordon and EVP of football operations Sashi Brown Statements from Browns WR Josh Gordon and EVP of football operations Sashi Brown Statement from Josh Gordon"After careful thought and deep consideration I've decided that I need to step away from pursuing my return to the Browns and my football career to enter an in-patient rehabilitation facility.This is the right decision for me and one that I hope will enable me to gain full control of my life and continue on a path to reach my full potential as a person.I appreciate the support of the NFL, NFLPA, the Browns, my teammates, my agent and the community through this extremely challenging process."Statement from Executive VP of Football Operations Sashi Brown on Josh Gordon"We support Josh in taking this step to seek additional help and treatment. besides scout Josh Gordon & Understanding Addiction Josh Gordon & Understanding Addiction

as mentioned in thestate More than $1M in cocaine seized in Lancaster County drug bust More than $1M in cocaine seized in Lancaster County drug bust 1:38 Dr. David Tonkin on the side effects of prescribing 'deadly medications' Pause1:27 Why Chaser0:37 Tropical Storm Julia brought rain to Beaufort County on Wednesday0:04 Clip: Tropical Storm Julia spins toward SC1:28 Take a drive south of the Garden City Pier during Tropical Storm Hermine0:56 Hermine's impact on Bluffton0:59 Hermine's storm winds blow and the surf rises on Hilton Head Island2:47 Richard Johnson, Wofford's athletics director, tours new stadium0:54 Carolina Panthers coach talks about art exhibit inspired by Mother Emanuel shooting victims2:19 Ramon Sessions talks NBA free agency2:41 The FBI publicly discusses Brittanee Drexel's case moreover from heraldonline More than $1M in cocaine seized in Lancaster County drug bust More than $1M in cocaine seized in Lancaster County drug bust 0:

as mentioned in plymouthherald STOPTOBER: six tips to help you quit smoking STOPTOBER: six tips to help you quit smoking If you can stop smoking for 28 days you're five times more likely to give up for good.If you want to give up but don't have a clue where to start, here are seven tips to help you along the way.ExerciseExercise can help ease nicotine withdrawal when you first quit. by the same token on ktar Growing number of adults in Arizona have quit smoking Growing number of adults in Arizona have quit smoking PHOENIX — Smoking is becoming less popular with Arizona adults.New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show 14 percent of Arizona adults smoke.That's down from 19.3 percent in 2011. coupled with plymouthherald Stoptober: how you can quit smoking for good Stoptober: how you can quit smoking for good Stoptober is the perfect opportunity for smokers to try giving up their habit in favour of a nicotine free future.The campa

as informed in fox8 Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon entering rehab facility Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon entering rehab facility × Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon entering rehab facilityBEREA, Ohio– Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon is entering an in-patient rehabilitation facility, the team announced on Thursday.Gordon was expected to play in his first regular-season game since December 2014 against the Patriots on Oct. 9.He was suspended for the first four games of this season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. in the same way sbnation Browns WR Josh Gordon will enter inpatient rehab facility Browns WR Josh Gordon will enter inpatient rehab facility Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has announced via a statement released by the team that he will enter an inpatient rehab facility.Gordon had been indefinitely suspended for violating the league's substance abuse policy, but was granted reinstatement by the NFL just prior to the

As it stated in bangkokpost Philippines' Duterte draws Hitler parallel Philippines' Duterte draws Hitler parallel DAVAO, PHILIPPINES - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday drew a parallel between his deadly crime war and Hitler's massacre of Jews, saying he was "happy to slaughter" millions of drug addicts.Police investigate the site where suspected drug pushers were killed after an encounter with police in the Pasig City district of suburban Manila on Sept 23, 2016.Duterte also attacked the United States and the European Union for "hypocrisy" in criticising his anti-drug crackdown, in which more than 3,000 people have been killed since he took office three months ago. besides cbsnews Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte compares himself to Hitler Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte compares himself to Hitler MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte raised the rhetoric over his bloody anti-crime war to a new l

referring to foxnews Duterte compares his drug killings to Hitler and Holocaust Duterte compares his drug killings to Hitler and Holocaust Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte raised the rhetoric over his bloody anti-crime war to a new level Friday, comparing it to Hitler and the Holocaust and saying he would be "happy to slaughter" 3 million addicts.Duterte issued his latest threat against drug dealers and users early Friday on returning to his home in southern Davao city after visiting Vietnam, where he discussed his anti-drug campaign with Vietnamese leaders and compared notes on battling the problem."Hitler massacred 3 million Jews ... there's 3 million drug addicts. as well reuters Philippines' Duterte likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users Philippines' Duterte likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users MANILA Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to liken himself to Nazi leader Adolf Hi

As it stated in thesouthern Guest column: The time to fight addiction is now Guest column: The time to fight addiction is now Already a subscriber?Click on the button below to set up your account or log in if you already have one. in addition mcclatchydc Canada legalizes prescription heroin to help fight addiction Canada legalizes prescription heroin to help fight addiction 1:24 NATO Secretary General's statement on the outcome of Brexit Pause1:36 Cuban fishermen call on more collaboration with US to preserve marine life1:12 Gull falls into curry, turns orange2:18 Angela Merkel visits site of Dachau concentration camp0:23 Canadian PM Justin Trudeau challenges Obama, British royals to "bring it" at Invictus Games1:05 Fidel Castro delivers speech to Communist Party, and bids final farewell0:45 Cuba correspondent discusses Obama's upcoming trip to Havana2:37 Dolphins at the doctor4:51 Here's why the U.S. still has bases on Okinawa 70 years after WWII1:

referring to wptv DEA has no timeline for Kratom ban DEA has no timeline for Kratom ban WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Drug Enforcement Agency does not have a timeline of when it will ban the controversial herb Kratom.In late August the DEA gave 30 days notice of its intent to make Kratom a Schedule I Controlled Substance, in the same group as Heroin.September 30 marks 30 days since that announcement, but the agency says it is not ready to file the final order. coupled with ksat DEA ban on Kratom plant could happen as early as Friday DEA ban on Kratom plant could happen as early as Friday - Most people have never seen a Kratom plant in person, but the big green leaves are the cause of a lot of controversy.The Drug Enforcement Agency plans to make it a Schedule I drug as soon as Friday.While many medical professionals agree, Kratom users are upset, claiming the herb has a medical benefit. additionally gizmodo The DEA Is About to Kill Kratom and Internet

As it stated in todayspigskin Cowboys' Randy Gregory Officially Suspended For 14 Games Cowboys' Randy Gregory Officially Suspended For 14 Games By1 Share Share Tweet Share Share EmailDallas Cowboys' defensive end Randy Gregory has officially been suspended for 14 games after another violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy.The 23-year-old is in the midst of serving a four game suspension which the NFL handed down on February 19.The second-round pick out of Nebraska tested positive for marijuana at the NFL Combine, and his draft stock fell despite being what many people considered first-round talent. in the same way bleacherreport Randy Gregory Suspended 10 Games: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction Randy Gregory Suspended 10 Games: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more storiesThe NFL announced Thursday it has suspended Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory for 10 games, according to ESPN.com's Dan Grazian