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3. Opioid epidemic quoting : wickedlocal

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wickedlocal" and the most famous m edical experts : James Mattone daily : 2016-12-31 & on time : 21:36 referring to Opioid epidemic update: Online tool tracks prescriptions of painkillers image uploaded by "wickedlocal" site about the details read more from here

wfpl : reported that Participants sought for Substance Abuse Treatment Services

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wfpl" and the most famous m edical experts : Lisa Gillespie daily : 2016-12-31 & on time : 7:57 follow all the new news about Substance abuse as mentioned in Medicaid Is Seeing Huge Gains In Substance Abuse Treatment In Ky. image uploaded by "wfpl" site Since Kentucky's Medicaid expansion in 2014, far more people are receiving treatment for Marijuana and heroin addiction than before.That's according to a report released Wednesday by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.The report shows a 740 percent increase in substance abuse services for Medicaid expansion beneficiaries. about the details read more from here

New bill would ban smoking pot while driving stat : sfexaminer

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "sfexaminer" and the most famous m edical experts : Nuala Sawyer daily : 2016-12-31 & on time : 3:19 follow all the new news about smoking As it stated in New Senate bill would ban smoking pot while driving, closing Prop 64 loophole image uploaded by "sfexaminer" site A new bill was been introduced by State Senator Jerry Hill and Assemblymember Evan Low on Thursday to put limitations on marijuana use for those operating vehicles.Senate Bill 65 aims to close a loophole in Proposition 64, which passed in November legalizing marijuana statewide.Prop 64 states that it's illegal to have an open container of pot in a vehicle, but does not specify whether or not opioid pot while driving is allowed. about the details read more from here

New CDC Data: US opioid epidemic quoting : ktuu

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "ktuu" and the most famous m edical experts : Blake Essig daily : 2016-12-30 & on time : 20:59 according to Latest chapter in the opioid epidemic hits Alaska image uploaded by "ktuu" site For the first time a powerful synthetic Marijuana , disguised as oxycodone has been found in Alaska.According to Jay Butler, State Medical Officer, the drug discovered contained a lethal amount of fentanyl.Recently Juneau Police arrested an individual for driving under the influence of drugs. about the details read more from here

rt : declared in Austrian police smash international drug ring

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "rt" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-30 & on time : 20:55 follow all the new news about Drug as declared in Former narcotics police chief sentenced to 10yrs for running Finnish drug ring — RT News image uploaded by "rt" site In an ironic case of Finnish corruption, the former head of the country's drug squad police has been sentenced to a decade in jail… for running a drug ring.He plans to appeal the ruling, maintaining his innocence.Jari Aarnio, the former head of Helsinki's drug squad police, was found guilty of official misconduct and aggravated evidence tampering by the Helsinki District Court on Thursday, according to AP. about the details read more from here

lankaweb : reported that Dilemmas of a broken substance abuse system

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "lankaweb" and the most famous m edical experts : Sarath W daily : 2016-12-30 & on time : 7:23 follow all the new news about Substance abuse according to LankaWeb – Alcohol and substance abuse among the Combatants image uploaded by "lankaweb" site Barbiturates and substance abuse among the CombatantsDr Ruwan M Jayatunge"Life, as we find it, is too hard for us; it brings us too many pains, disappointments and impossible tasks.In order to bear it we cannot dispense with palliative measures… There are perhaps three such measures: powerful deflections, which cause us to make light of our misery; substitutive satisfactions, which diminish it; and intoxicating substances, which make us insensible to it." Sigmund Freud (Civilization and Its Discontents) Alcohol and substance an abuse is sometimes an observable condition among the combatants especiall

wmky : reported that Substance Abuse Treatment Skyrockets

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wmky" and the most famous m edical experts : Karyn Czar daily : 2016-12-30 & on time : 6:53 follow all the new news about Substance abuse as informed in Substance Abuse Treatment Skyrockets image uploaded by "wmky" site For the more than 400,000 Kentuckians covered by Medicaid expansion, treatment services for substance abuse have increased markedly, according to a new report.The head of the health organization that commissioned the report says while that's good, the bad news is the state's heroin and prescription Marijuana problem continues to grow.Ben Chandler, president of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, says he's pleased that Gov. about the details read more from here

Manchester United News: Memphis Depay seen smoking shisha pipe stat : thesun

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "thesun" and the most famous m edical experts : Gary O'Shea daily : 2016-12-30 & on time : 2:44 follow all the new news about smoking as informed in Manchester United flop pictured puffing on shisha pipe equivalent to smoking 200 cigarettes image uploaded by "thesun" site ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No.679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF."The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. about the details read more from here

How the Opioid Epidemic Is an Infrastructure Issue quoting : npr

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "npr" and the most famous m edical experts : Seth Herald daily : 2016-12-29 & on time : 20:25 as mentioned in A Peer Coach Battles On The Front Lines Of The Opioid Epidemic : Shots image uploaded by "npr" site A Peer Recovery Coach Walks The Front Lines Of America's Opioid EpidemicCharlie Oen's battle with addiction started when he was 16 and his family moved to Lima, Ohio.It was the last stop in a string of moves his military family made — from Panama to North Carolina, Kentucky, Texas and Germany.Enlarge this image Seth Herald for NPR Seth Herald for NPR"I went toward a bad group because those were the people that accepted me," he says. about the details read more from here

nbcsports : declared in Doug Martin suspended for violating NFL’s drug policy

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "nbcsports" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-29 & on time : 20:21 follow all the new news about Drug according to Doug Martin suspended for violating NFL's drug policy image uploaded by "nbcsports" site Posted by Mike Florio on December 28, 2016, 4:25 PM ESTThe "personal issue" for which Doug Martin has left the Buccaneers quickly became public."I was notified last week of a four-game suspension for violating the league's drug policy," the fifth-year running back said in a statement released by the team."My initial instinct was to appeal the suspension and finish the season with my teammates. about the details read more from here

Zika fears, opioid abuse crisis top health news for 2016 quoting : upi

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "upi" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-29 & on time : 19:55 as informed in Zika fears, opioid abuse crisis top health news for 2016 image uploaded by "upi" site THURSDAY, Dec. 29, 2016 -- When news reports first began to emerge of mysterious, severe birth defects in Brazilian newborns, few could have imagined these isolated tragedies would explode into the leading health news story of 2016: the Zika virus.Soon, those few Brazilian cases of microcephaly -- babies born with abnormally small heads and underdeveloped brains -- grew to become thousands.Doctors quickly made the link between maternal infection with mosquito-borne Zika in pregnancy, and infant microcephaly and other neurological issues. about the details read more from here

dailyvoice : reported that Nyack Forum Targets Teen Substance Abuse

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "dailyvoice" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-29 & on time : 6:14 follow all the new news about Substance abuse referring to Nyack Forum Targets Teen Substance Abuse image uploaded by "dailyvoice" site NYACK, N.Y. -- A local group is hoping to clear up a lot of misconceptions about young people and substance abuse at a public forum in Nyack next month.The Our Community Against addiction Abuse (OCADA) event, which will feature a panel of experts, is set for Thursday, Jan. 17, at Nyack Seaport, 21 Burd St.The town hall-style event is titled: "A Perfect Storm: Battling Misconceptions and the Health Crisis of Underage Drinking and Substance Use Disorders Among Youth."It is one of several OCADA plans to host in 2017. about the details read more from here

afro : reported that Doug Martin Entering Substance Abuse Rehab

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "afro" and the most famous m edical experts : Sen. Benjamin Cardin daily : 2016-12-29 & on time : 5:44 follow all the new news about Substance abuse according to ICYMI: Cardin Praises CMS Waiver for Streamlining Treatment of Substance Abuse Patients image uploaded by "afro" site EMBARGOED UNTIL FINAL PASSAGEDecember 27, 2016Sue Walitsky, CONTACTS:Sue Walitsky, 202-224-4524 /Tim Zink 410-962-4436Cardin Praises CMS Waiver for Streamlining Treatment of Substance Abuse PatientsU.S.Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, praised action by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) granting Maryland's 1115 waiver to implement initiatives to address substance use disorders. about the details read more from here

Almost 6,000 died from smoking in 2016, campaigners claim stat : thejournal

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "thejournal" and the most famous m edical experts : Michelle Hennessy daily : 2016-12-29 & on time : 2:2 follow all the new news about smoking as informed in Almost 6,000 people in Ireland died from the effects of smoking in 2016 image uploaded by "thejournal" site CLOSE TO 6,000 people in Ireland have died from the effects of opioid in 2016.Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) Ireland said today that this is despite the reduction in smoking prevalence in recent decades.The organisation pointed out that close to 200 people will have lost their lives on our roads over the same period and there will "rightly be in outcry at this unnecessary loss of life – yet the remarkable loss of life associated with smoking is largely ignored". about the details read more from here

theguardian : declared in Breast cancer drug rejected for NHS use on cost-benefit grounds

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "theguardian" and the most famous m edical experts : Sarah Boseley daily : 2016-12-28 & on time : 19:38 follow all the new news about Drug as mentioned in Breast cancer drug rejected for NHS use on cost-benefit grounds image uploaded by "theguardian" site A breast cancer drug that costs £90,000 a year per patient has been turned down for use by the NHS on financial grounds, triggering an outcry from patients groups who say it prolongs the lives of people seriously ill with the disease.Kadcyla, made by Roche Pharmaceuticals, was rejected by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.It has the highest price tag ever for a cancer medicine and was turned down because its benefits did not justify its cost, Nice said. about the details read more from here

Local agency seeks to make strides against opioid abuse quoting : wfmz

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wfmz" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-28 & on time : 19:12 according to Local agency seeks to make strides against opioid abuse image uploaded by "wfmz" site Agency seeks to make strides against...READING, Pa. - As authorities in Berks County work to curb the supply of opioids and heroin, agencies like the Berks Counseling Center try to lessen the drugs' demand.On Tuesday, the Berks Counseling Center announced it is one of 10 certified community behavioral health clinics in Pennsylvania.The agencies will receive an estimated $10 million in federal funding to better provide integrative behavioral health services to those battling mental health or substance abuse disorders. about the details read more from here

New reforms to combat heroin, opioid abuse taking effect January 1 quoting : uppermichiganssource

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "uppermichiganssource" and the most famous m edical experts : Molly Thekan daily : 2016-12-28 & on time : 18:42 as mentioned in Lt. Gov. Brian Calley signs legislation advancing Michigan's fight against opioid abuse image uploaded by "uppermichiganssource" site Life-saving overdose reversal drugs will now be available without a prescription and schools can now have this medication on-hand for use in an emergency, under legislation signed today by Lt. Gov.Brian Calley."Protecting the health and safety of Michiganders by working to reduce Marijuana addiction and overdose deaths continue to be a priority but addiction is still on the rise so there is still a lot of work to do," Calley said. about the details read more from here

wabi : reported that DHHS to Expand Access to Substance Abuse Treatment in 2017

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wabi" and the most famous m edical experts : Brandon Doyen daily : 2016-12-28 & on time : 5:2 follow all the new news about Substance abuse As it stated in DHHS to Expand Access to Substance Abuse Treatment in 2017 image uploaded by "wabi" site DHHS to Expand Access to Substance Abuse Treatment in 2017The Department of Health and Human Services has plans to expand access to substance abuse treatment in Maine.Using state and federal funding, DHHS will be adding 359 medication-assisted treatment slots across the state.Each slot will include methadone or suboxone treatment coupled with counseling. about the details read more from here

Spad probes smoking and phone-using bus driver stat : malaysiasun

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "malaysiasun" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-28 & on time : 1:16 follow all the new news about smoking as informed in SPAD investigating bus driver caught smoking and using smartphone while driving image uploaded by "malaysiasun" site Beijing, Dec 27 (IANS) Beijing has wasted no time during the one and a half years since it won its bid to host the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games along with Zhangjiakou city in July, 2015.The Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 Games, which was launched last December, said in its annual report released last week that preparation work is on the right track and will be speeded up next year, reports Xinhua news agency.Beijing's work has been recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). about the details read more from here

newsmax : declared in Did Carrie Fisher's Drug Addiction Boost Her Heart Risk?

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "newsmax" and the most famous m edical experts : Lynn Allison daily : 2016-12-27 & on time : 18:49 follow all the new news about Drug as mentioned in Did Carrie Fisher's Drug Addiction Boost Her Heart Risk? image uploaded by "newsmax" site Actress Carrie Fisher's death from a heart attack is a cautionary tale about the ways that long-term drug addiction can take a lasting toll on cardiovascular health, several of the nation's leading doctors suggest.Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars," died Tuesday after reportedly suffering a heart attack aboard a flight on Friday.She was 60. about the details read more from here

How the Opioid Epidemic Is an Infrastructure Issue quoting : wemu

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wemu" and the most famous m edical experts : David Fair daily : 2016-12-27 & on time : 17:55 according to Washtenaw County Reflects On Opioid Abuse Epidemic In 2016 image uploaded by "wemu" site Throughout the 2016 year, you've heard the staggering reports on heroin and Marijuana overdoses and deaths.Washtenaw County is no exception.Here's a look back, and look ahead, at dealing with the problem here at home. about the details read more from here

edmontonsun : reported that Surgeon General's report on US substance abuse shows 'treatment gap'

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "edmontonsun" and the most famous m edical experts : Terry Jones daily : 2016-12-27 & on time : 4:15 follow all the new news about Substance abuse as informed in From substance abuse to sobriety Oilers winger Zack Kassian turning life around image uploaded by "edmontonsun" site One year ago today, Zack Kassian walked out of a substance abuse treatment facility in Southern California.He was immediately dispatched to just about the most unlikely locale you could imagine to catch last call on his hockey career.It would be difficult to name a city in the NHL where Kassian was more despised than Edmonton. about the details read more from here

sciencedaily : reported that Did Carrie Fisher’s substance abuse and weight loss cause heart attack?

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "sciencedaily" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-27 & on time : 3:45 follow all the new news about Substance abuse as declared in Challenges in going from residential substance abuse treatment to the community -- ScienceDaily image uploaded by "sciencedaily" site An estimated 2.15 million people in the U.S. -- 9% of the population -- have a diagnosable substance use disorder (SUD).Epidemiological and clinical studies suggest that SUDs follow a chronic, relapsing course, with cycles of recovery, relapse, and multiple treatment episodes, over the course of several years."According to SAMHSA (2015), alcohol and drug abuse and related problems contribute substantially to the burden of disease in the U.S., costing an estimated $400 billion annually," said Dr. Jennifer Manuel, PhD, an assistant professor at the NYU Silver School o

Seven tips to quit smoking in 2017 stat : wbrc

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wbrc" and the most famous m edical experts : Wbrc Staff daily : 2016-12-27 & on time : 0:30 follow all the new news about smoking as informed in ADPH offering free services for people who want to quit smoking image uploaded by "wbrc" site The Alabama Department of Public Health is offering help for people who want to quit opioid in the new year.The agency has a telephone service called the Alabama Tobacco Quitline that operates daily.Their phone number is 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669. about the details read more from here

An opioid epidemic is what happens when pain is treated only with pills quoting : washingtonpost

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "washingtonpost" and the most famous m edical experts : Joel Achenbach Covers Science daily : 2016-12-26 & on time : 17:15 according to An opioid epidemic is what happens when pain is treated only with pills image uploaded by "washingtonpost" site OxyContin pills at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. (Toby Talbot/AP)Too many opioids.Not enough opioids.Behold the Marijuana paradox. about the details read more from here

inuth : declared in Conor McGregor on Floyd Mayweather

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "inuth" and the most famous m edical experts : Ankit Chatterjee daily : 2016-12-26 & on time : 16:13 follow all the new news about Drug referring to Why Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather's probable bout can be the fight of the century image uploaded by "inuth" site There is no doubt that Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather are badass fighters.On their day, there is absolutely no one in the industry who can even mount a challenge.To question their undeniable authority in their respective sports is relatively easy, but to actually face them inside the ring is quite a difficult task unless one happens to be the next 'Muhammad Ali'. about the details read more from here

wcpo : reported that Town plans could address substance abuse

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wcpo" and the most famous m edical experts : David Alan Hrinda daily : 2016-12-26 & on time : 3:2 follow all the new news about Substance abuse according to Addiction: Holidays can be tough time for those with substance abuse issues image uploaded by "wcpo" site The greeting "Happy Holidays" is meant to spread good cheer.However, for some, those words elicit dread, along with feelings of anxiety and depression.Addiction changes everything especially for recovering substance abusers. about the details read more from here

Smoking and its harmful impact among students stat : thesun

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "thesun" and the most famous m edical experts : Shaun Wooller daily : 2016-12-25 & on time : 12:28 follow all the new news about smoking according to Smoking and drinking alcohol at record lows among British kids as they prefer to play on smartphones image uploaded by "thesun" site Health figures revealed far fewer children admitting to vices than fifteen years agoClick to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)CHILDREN are rejecting booze and cigarettes in favour of smartphones.The numbers who admit having tried a drink or a smoke are at record lows, health figures revealed.Alamy 2 The number of kids admitting to trying a drink or a smoke is at a record low, new research showsIncreasing the legal opioid age to 18 and stricter alcohol sales laws, such as the Ch

wcnc : declared in 12 charged in Lincoln County drug sting

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wcnc" and the most famous m edical experts : Pm. Est December daily : 2016-12-25 & on time : 6:31 follow all the new news about Drug as informed in 12 charged in Lincoln County drug sting image uploaded by "wcnc" site Steven Leatherman (Photo: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office)LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. – An undercover drug sting resulted in 12 people being charged in Lincoln County earlier this week.According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, detectives began their operation over six months ago, targeting street-level drug dealers that were trafficking meth and prescription pills.Investigators say that the selling of meth continues to be an epidemic across the county and is a top priority for authorities. about the details read more from here

patch : reported that New Jersey Substance Abuse Treatment Center

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "patch" and the most famous m edical experts : Mera Mckenna daily : 2016-12-25 & on time : 2:23 follow all the new news about Substance abuse referring to Volunteers Send Holiday Cards To Substance Abuse Patients In Plymouth Addiction Treatment Center image uploaded by "patch" site PLYMOUTH, MI — The holidays can be an incredibly stressful time for everyone - but especially those battling substance abuse issues.It's lonely, scary, and a struggle just to make it to the next day - never mind handle the anxiety surrounding family and finances this time of year.Well, substance abuse patients at the Personalized Nursing LIGHT House, Inc. have something special to smile about this holiday season, as they were the recipients of a special delivery of holiday cards with touching messages from people all across the county, according to a press release. abou

Aging and Addicted: Opioid Epidemic Affects Older Adults, Too quoting : khn

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "khn" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-24 & on time : 9:58 as mentioned in Aging And Addicted: The Opioid Epidemic Affects Older Adults, Too image uploaded by "khn" site It took a lot of convincing for John Evard to go to rehab.Seven days into his stay at the Las Vegas Recovery Center, the nausea and aching muscles of Marijuana withdrawal were finally beginning to fade."Any sweats?" a nurse asked him as she adjusted his blood pressure cuff. about the details read more from here

Perrysburg parks smoking ban fails stat : niagara-gazette

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "niagara-gazette" and the most famous m edical experts : Niagara Gazette Editorial Board daily : 2016-12-24 & on time : 8:47 follow all the new news about smoking as declared in EDITORIAL: NFHA smoking ban begs enforcement questions image uploaded by "niagara-gazette" site Niagara Falls, NY (14302)TodayMostly cloudy with rain ending for the afternoon.High near 40F.Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. about the details read more from here

chron : declared in Houston rapper Paul Wall arrested on drug charge

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "chron" and the most famous m edical experts : John Boyd daily : 2016-12-24 & on time : 5:48 follow all the new news about Drug as informed in Houston rapper Paul Wall arrested on felony drug charge image uploaded by "chron" site Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 59 Caption CloseImage 1 of 59>>PHOTOS: More incidents of rockers and rappers behaving badly ... less Paul Michael Slayton, better known to millions as Houston rapper Paul wall, has been arrested on felony drug charges.>>PHOTOS: More incidents of rockers and rappers behaving badly ... ... more Paul Michael Slayton, better known to millions as Houston rapper Paul wall, has been arrested on felony drug charges.Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston ChronicleImage 2 of 59Image 3 of 59 Justin Bieber: In January 2015, Bieber was charged with DUI, driving with an expired license and re

sciencedaily : reported that Surgeon General's report on US substance abuse shows 'treatment gap'

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "sciencedaily" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-24 & on time : 1:42 follow all the new news about Substance abuse referring to Challenges in going from residential substance abuse treatment to the community -- ScienceDaily image uploaded by "sciencedaily" site An estimated 2.15 million people in the U.S. -- 9% of the population -- have a diagnosable substance use disorder (SUD).Epidemiological and clinical studies suggest that SUDs follow a chronic, relapsing course, with cycles of recovery, relapse, and multiple treatment episodes, over the course of several years."According to SAMHSA (2015), alcohol and drug abuse and related problems contribute substantially to the burden of disease in the U.S., costing an estimated $400 billion annually," said Dr. Jennifer Manuel, PhD, an assistant professor at the NYU Silver School of

Maternal smoking may impair children's kidney stat : newindianexpress

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "newindianexpress" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-23 & on time : 6:59 follow all the new news about smoking as declared in Maternal smoking may impair children's kidney- The New Indian Express image uploaded by "newindianexpress" site NEW YORK: Children born to women who smoked during their pregnancy were more likely to show signs of kidney damage by the age of three, compared to those born to non- opioid mothers, a research has warned.The study showed that maternal smoking during pregnancy was one of the risk factors of childhood proteinuria -- abnormal amount of protein in urine -- a sign of kidney disease.The effects on kidney health were evident in 3-year-old children. about the details read more from here

The Opioid Epidemic Is a Symptom of Toxic Greed quoting : nymag

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "nymag" and the most famous m edical experts : Eric Levitz daily : 2016-12-23 & on time : 6:18 according to The Opioid Epidemic Is a Symptom of Toxic Greed image uploaded by "nymag" site Photo: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesDuring the worst year of the HIV / AIDS crisis, 43,000 Americans lost their lives to the virus.In 2015, 52,000 died of a drug overdose.Never in recorded history had narcotics killed so many Americans in a single year; the drug-induced death toll was so staggering, it helped reduce life expectancy in the United States for the first time since 1993. about the details read more from here

theashleysrealityroundup : declared in 16 and Pregnant Star Valerie Fairman Found Dead

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "theashleysrealityroundup" and the most famous m edical experts : The Ashley daily : 2016-12-23 & on time : 5:7 follow all the new news about Drug As it stated in '16 and Pregnant' Season 2 Star Valerie Fairman Has Died – The Ashley's Reality Roundup image uploaded by "theashleysrealityroundup" site The chaotic life of 16 and Pregnant star Valerie Fairman has reportedly come to a tragic end.Numerous sources tell The Ashley that Valerie, who starred on the show's second season in 2010, has passed away on Wednesday at the age of only 23.She leaves behind her daughter, Nevaeh, age 7. about the details read more from here

cbslocal : declared in Appeals Court: College's Drug Tests of All Students Illegal

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "cbslocal" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-23 & on time : 4:37 follow all the new news about Drug referring to College's Drug Tests of All Students Illegal « CBS St. Louis image uploaded by "cbslocal" site KANSAS CITY, Mo.(AP) – A federal appeals court on Thursday reinstated a judge's 2013 ruling that a central Missouri technical college's mandatory drug testing policy is unconstitutional when applied to all students.The full 8th U.S. District Court of Appeals, in a 9-2 ruling, sided with the American Civil Liberties Union in reversing an earlier decision by a three-judge panel of the same St. Louis-based court. about the details read more from here

goblueridge : reported that Parent Group Seeks To Prevent Underage Substance Abuse

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "goblueridge" and the most famous m edical experts : Bill Fisher daily : 2016-12-23 & on time : 1:3 follow all the new news about Substance abuse as informed in Parent Group Seeks To Prevent Underage Substance Abuse image uploaded by "goblueridge" site When the kids are home from school and the rules relax, it's important to be sure that rules about underage alcohol consumption stay in place.During the holiday season, alcohol may be easier to access and teens may be in more unsupervised situations.This is a good reason for alcohol to be monitored and secured in every household. about the details read more from here

wcpo : reported that Town plans could address substance abuse

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wcpo" and the most famous m edical experts : David Alan Hrinda daily : 2016-12-23 & on time : 0:33 follow all the new news about Substance abuse as informed in Addiction: Holidays can be tough time for those with substance abuse issues image uploaded by "wcpo" site The greeting "Happy Holidays" is meant to spread good cheer.However, for some, those words elicit dread, along with feelings of anxiety and depression.Addiction changes everything especially for recovering substance abusers. about the details read more from here

go : declared in Ex-Police Officer Charged With Killing 4 Men in Drug Deal

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "go" and the most famous m edical experts : Abc News daily : 2016-12-22 & on time : 3:57 follow all the new news about Drug as mentioned in Ex-Police Officer Charged With Killing 4 Men in Drug Deal image uploaded by "go" site A retired police officer has been accused of killing four men who went missing during a drug deal this year, and authorities have discovered the remains of four bodies on property linked to him.Nicholas Tartaglione was arrested on Monday on charges of murder and conspiracy to distribute 5 kilograms and more of cocaine, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said."While all murders tear at the fabric of our communities, when the alleged perpetrator of a gangland-style, quadruple homicide is a former police officer, that strikes at the heart of civilized society," Bharara said. about the details read more from here

orlandosentinel : reported that Surgeon General's report on US substance abuse shows 'treatment gap'

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "orlandosentinel" and the most famous m edical experts : Michael Candelaria daily : 2016-12-21 & on time : 23:56 follow all the new news about Substance abuse as declared in Surgeon General's report on US substance abuse shows 'treatment gap' image uploaded by "orlandosentinel" site Is it time for change in the world of drug addiction and recovery?Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Barbiturates , Drugs and Health – released in November as the first such U.S. report to address substance use disorders and consequences related to alcohol and drug misuse – asserts an emphatic yes.In 2015, according to the report, more than 27 million people nationwide indicated current use of illicit drugs or misuse of prescription drugs, and 66 million-plus people (nearly one-fourth of the adult and adolescent population) reported bi

gadsdentimes : reported that Students are acing substance abuse awareness

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "gadsdentimes" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-21 & on time : 23:26 follow all the new news about Substance abuse as informed in OUR VIEW: Program shows kids truth about substance abuse image uploaded by "gadsdentimes" site about the details read more from here

Perrysburg parks smoking ban fails stat : wpsdlocal6

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wpsdlocal6" and the most famous m edical experts : Rachael Krause daily : 2016-12-21 & on time : 22:7 follow all the new news about smoking as mentioned in Nationwide ban will prohibit smoking in public housing image uploaded by "wpsdlocal6" site A new rule will soon ban opioid in public housing across the country.The Department of Housing and Urban Development has encouraged smoke-free housing for years, but the ban will effectively block smoking inside all public housing units and homes in 18 months.The new rule will impact 1.2 million housing units around the U.S., according to HUD. about the details read more from here

Aging and Addicted: Opioid Epidemic Affects Older Adults, Too quoting : khn

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "khn" and the most famous m edical experts : daily : 2016-12-21 & on time : 15:54 as informed in Aging And Addicted: The Opioid Epidemic Affects Older Adults, Too image uploaded by "khn" site It took a lot of convincing for John Evard to go to rehab.Seven days into his stay at the Las Vegas Recovery Center, the nausea and aching muscles of Marijuana withdrawal were finally beginning to fade."Any sweats?" a nurse asked him as she adjusted his blood pressure cuff. about the details read more from here

theguardian : declared in James Taylor cancels Manila show, cites drug war

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "theguardian" and the most famous m edical experts : Agence France-Presse daily : 2016-12-21 & on time : 3:18 follow all the new news about Drug As it stated in James Taylor cancels Philippines concert over Rodrigo Duterte's drug war killings image uploaded by "theguardian" site Grammy award-winning singer James Taylor has cancelled a February 2017 concert in the Philippines in protest at the alleged extrajudicial killings in president Rodrigo Duterte's brutal drug war."I don't think of my music as being particularly political but sometimes one is called upon to make a political stand," the US star said in social media posts on Twitter as well as on his Facebook page.Philippines secret death squads: officer claims police teams behind wave of killings Read more"For a sovereign nation to prosecute and punish, under the law, those

wcpo : reported that New substance abuse unit starting up at Harford County Detention Center

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wcpo" and the most famous m edical experts : David Alan Hrinda daily : 2016-12-20 & on time : 22:49 follow all the new news about Substance abuse as informed in Addiction: Holidays can be tough time for those with substance abuse issues image uploaded by "wcpo" site The greeting "Happy Holidays" is meant to spread good cheer.However, for some, those words elicit dread, along with feelings of anxiety and depression.Addiction changes everything especially for recovering substance abusers. about the details read more from here

wabi : reported that DHHS to Expand Access to Substance Abuse Treatment in 2017

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "wabi" and the most famous m edical experts : Brandon Doyen daily : 2016-12-20 & on time : 22:19 follow all the new news about Substance abuse as mentioned in DHHS to Expand Access to Substance Abuse Treatment in 2017 image uploaded by "wabi" site DHHS to Expand Access to Substance Abuse Treatment in 2017The Department of Health and Human Services has plans to expand access to substance abuse treatment in Maine.Using state and federal funding, DHHS will be adding 359 medication-assisted treatment slots across the state.Each slot will include methadone or suboxone treatment coupled with counseling. about the details read more from here

Fentanyl Rises as Cause of Drug Overdose Deaths quoting : nbcnews

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "nbcnews" and the most famous m edical experts : Maggie Fox daily : 2016-12-20 & on time : 15:16 referring to Fentanyl Rises as Cause of Drug Overdose Deaths image uploaded by "nbcnews" site Play FacebookTwitterGoogle PlusEmbed K-9 overdoses on fentanyl during police raid 3:53 autoplay autoplay Copy this code to your website or blogHeroin has become the No.1 overdose killer in the United States, but the number of fentanyl deaths doubled in just a single year, a new analysis showed.It was the first federal government report to look not only at drug overdose deaths in general, but to dig down and see which specific drugs are killing people. about the details read more from here

Cañon City Council tables smoking ban stat : canoncitydailyrecord

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This was collected by Lucy William We will quote to you the news of the best h ealth sites Like : "canoncitydailyrecord" and the most famous m edical experts : Sara Knuth daily : 2016-12-20 & on time : 13:40 follow all the new news about smoking as informed in Cañon City Council tables smoking ban image uploaded by "canoncitydailyrecord" site Ordinance would ban opioid near playgrounds or picnic areasRob Smith, a former member of the Public Arts Committee, poses with members of the Cañon City Council at Monday's meeting, where he was recognized for his work to create public art in the community.The council also recognized Kathy Ulsh, who temporarily ran the city's building department.( Sara Knuth / Daily Record )The Cañon City Council postponed making a decision Monday that could ban smoking within 100 feet of playgrounds or picnic areas in city-owned parks. about the details read more from here