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Trump to Congress: We must bring down drug prices 'immediately' quoting : The Hill

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President Trump doubled down on his call to bring down the prices of prescription drugs in his first address to Congress Tuesday. Trump said his administration and Congress should "work to bring down the artificially high price of drugs and bring them down immediately." "We're attacking this problem by focusing on ideas that even President Trump says he supports," Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) The president is highlighting the issue as Democrats push him on fulfilling his campaign promise of combatting high drug prices. "The president's support for these ideas have been so clear that I'm tempted to introduce a bill in the House named 'The Donald Trump Drug Affordability Act.' (Photo: Nicole Gaudiano, USA TODAY)Rep. Elijah Cummings said Tuesday he will meet with President Trump sometime next week to discuss the rising cost of prescription drug prices, something Trump has vowed to fix. He is joined by, from left, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.,

Woman charged with drug-induced homicide faces new drug charges quoting : Chicago Tribune

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A woman charged with drug-induced homicide after her husband died of heroin and fentanyl intoxication last year is back in Kane County jail on new drug charges. Moore and Smith, both arrested in October, were the 12th and 13th people charged with drug-induced homicide in Kane County, under a state law created in 1989 and expanded in 2002. When Gregoire overdosed, Smith and her son were there, Kane County Sheriff's spokesman Lt. Patrick Gengler said. Smith is next to appear at 9 a.m. Friday, March 3, before judge James C. Hallock in Courtroom 313 at the Kane County Judicial Center. Smith's other previous convictions in Kane County include a 2014 retail theft for which she was sentenced to public service and probation. First came the demolition last March of the two public housing towers that served as home base for the million-dollar-a-year operation. The Norman Blumberg Apartments - one of the city's most notorious housing projects - came tumbling down in March 2016. T

Patch : reported that Rep. Lineham Discusses Substance Abuse Prevention Program

CNVRAC will train school staff using the Adolescent Substance Abuse Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment (A-SBIRT) program. The program trains staff to recognize signs of substance abuse in students and intervene appropriately. Teachers build strong relationships with our kids, and we want them to feel confident in their ability to respond if a student comes to them with a substance abuse issue," Rep. Linehan said. CNVRAC is one of 13 Connecticut regional action councils established by the legislature to implement a strategic plan to develop and coordinate substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion services in their respective regions. From the Connecticut General Assembly: State Rep. Liz Linehan (D-Cheshire, Southington, Wallingford) announced that the Central Naugatuck Valley Regional Action Council (CNVRAC) will begin providing a substance abuse prevention and education program to teachers and administrators at Dodd Middle School and Cheshire High Scho

WSFA : reported that Grant enables AL inmates to overcome substance abuse

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This grant allows Alabama inmates serving prison time for drug-related offenses or crimes to have the opportunity for treatments and on-going support. Robert Bentley awarded a $210,605 grant to the Alabama Department of Corrections to continue its drug rehabilitation program in several correctional facilities on Tuesday. "Through this program, inmates who have struggled with drug dependency can take control of their lives and prepare to become responsible citizens once released. Public safety and our communities win when inmates are able to break an addiction," ADECA Director Jim Byard Jr. stated. "Alabama has seen a significant increase in the number of fatalities caused by opioid abuse, and we must assist those suffering from opioid addiction whenever possible," Governor Bentley said. Will County's new substance abuse initiative director talks opioid epidemic Herald-News reporter Mike Mallory interviewed Kathleen Burke, who officially began work that s

EurekAlert : reported that Aggression disorder linked to greater risk of substance abuse

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The findings suggest that a history of frequent, aggressive behavior is a risk factor for later substance abuse, and effective treatment of aggression could delay or even prevent substance abuse in young people. While substance abuse, like excessive drinking, can clearly make aggressive behavior worse, the onset of IED almost always precedes the development of chronic substance abuse. It is often first diagnosed in adolescents, some of whom are as young as 11, years before substance abuse problems usually develop. Coccaro and his team found that IED preceded substance abuse in 92.5 percent of the cases where subjects developed both disorders. They found that as the severity of aggressive behavior increased, so did levels of daily and weekly substance use. Community approach to target teen substance abuse in Fountain Rather, public health officials saw Fountain as most likely to be successful in implementing such a program. El Paso County Public Health will lead the ef

WVrecord : reported that Morrisey discuses coal, substance abuse with Trump

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"It was a pleasure to meet with President Trump," Morrisey said. CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey met with President Donald Trump Tuesday and discussed efforts to reinvigorate coal mining and eradicate the state's opioid drug epidemic. Morrisey visited the White House as part of the Winter Meeting of the National Association of Attorneys General. "In regards to substance abuse, I discussed the need for a holistic approach to reduce the supply and demand of prescription opioids, as well as an educational component necessary to prevent future addiction," he said. "With regards to energy, I underscored the need to rollback eight years of job-killing regulation, including the so-called Clean Power Plan, all of which crippled investment in coal and devastated those who depend upon coal's success." New mental health and substance abuse treatment center opens, aims for holistic approach Please enable Javascript to watch

More White Americans Are Getting Addicted To Opioid Painkillers « CBS San Francisco according to : CBS San Francisco

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The life expectancy for white Americans in the United States was enviable: for decades, white Americans were living longer lives. SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — More white Americans are getting addicted to powerful opioid painkillers and women are the fastest-growing group of individuals who become addicted. Dr. Kolodny said the epidemic is driven by overexposing Americans to powerful opioid painkillers. An estimated 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain and roughly 5 to 8 million of them are using opioid painkillers to deal with it. Many believe the epidemic took off after 1996, when a new and very powerful opioid painkiller came on the market. Here are just five of Boston's Best Comedy Shows to see in and just before the start of Spring 2017. Boston's Best Comedy Shows In Spring 2017Bostonians love to laugh - and as Winter lingers on and Spring seems so close but so far away, that is when they not only love to but need to laugh. Fortunately, the city has some great co

Fetal opioid addiction increases four-fold in Wisconsin · The Badger Herald according to : badgerherald

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Health services should educate pregnant women about the impact of opioid abuse, provide medication and consultations and communicate with families. "DHS has made fighting the opioid epidemic a top priority," Goodsitt said. It establishes a hotline to provide information on treatment and recovery services and expand treatment to uninsured individuals as well, Goodsitt said. According to DHS's report, opioid-related overdose deaths tripled in Wisconsin from 194 deaths in 2003 to 622 in 2014. Neonatal abstinence syndrome is associated with physiological and behavioral consequences like low birth weight and respiratory problems, Goodsitt said. It's time to 'Trump' opioid addiction in the United States The bottom line — breaking down barriers to opioid addiction treatment that works will save lives and money. President Trump can stand united with the millions of impacted Americans and make sweeping progress on opioid addiction by leading in these three a

Doctors Urge Parents To Talk To Teens About Risks Of Pot Smoking « CBS New York stat : CBS New York

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Bill advances to ban flavored electronic smoking devices stat : Philly

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey could ban flavored electronic smoking devices. New Jersey is now considering a ban on flavored electronic smoking devices. However, the law does not prohibit the sale or distribution of electronic smoking devices, cartridges or other components, including liquid refills. It also approved a bill that would prohibit the use of coupons and promotional offers for tobacco and vapor products. Current state law prohibits the sale or distribution of cigarettes that have a characterizing flavor other than tobacco, clove or menthol. "Until the date of enforcement, public education will be carried out through distribution of brochures on the smoking ban," he said in a statement here today. AFP File Photo AFP File PhotoKUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is currently carrying out public awareness exercise on the smoking ban at all public parks and recreational places before the directive is enforced on June 1. Effective June 1, 2017, any person fou

Toronto Star : declared in B.C. opens on-demand addiction treatment clinic to tackle overdose crisis

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VANCOUVER—An on-demand addiction treatment clinic has opened in the Vancouver neighbourhood hardest-hit by the ongoing opioid overdose crisis. The Downtown Eastside Connections clinic, unveiled today, is expected to receive 600 patients a year who want help to stop using illicit drugs. Located in the same building as the Hope to Health Research Centre, Connections will also work with the B.C. Dr. Ron Joe with Vancouver Coastal Health said the new clinic is unique because clients can walk in whenever they decide they're ready for help. On-site social workers, community workers and peer support will be available to address non-medical issues linked with substance abuse seven days a week. B.C. opens on-demand addiction treatment clinic to tackle OD crisis Linda Givetash, The Canadian PressVANCOUVER - On-demand addiction treatment is now available in the Vancouver neighbourhood hardest-hit by the ongoing opioid overdose crisis. The Downtown Eastside Connections clinic, unveiled Mo

Knox County teacher arrested on drug charges stat : wymt

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A Knox County teacher has been suspended after police arrested him on drug charges Sunday. Knox County Schools Superintendent Kelly Sprinkles released a statement to WYMT that read, "A Knox Central High School teacher was arrested this Sunday afternoon by law enforcement in Bell County on charges related to possessing an illegal substance/drug. The Knox County Board recognizes the substance/drug abuse problem in our nation and our communities. School officials also say they require drug testing upon hiring and that teachers are subject to random drug test screenings. Ramsey, a teacher at Knox Central High School, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, buying or possessing drug paraphernalia, and evidence tampering. (Photo: Evan Habeeb, USA TODAY Sports)Baltimore Ravens safety Matt Elam was arrested on multiple drug charges early Sunday morning, according to court and corrections records. CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share USA TODAY Sports' Lindsay H.

capecod : reported that Former Celtic Herren to Discuss Substance Abuse at Two Cape Events

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The Barnstable Youth Commission will welcome Chris Herren for the 3rd Annual Community Substance Abuse Prevention Forum and the 7th Grade Youth Summit. Herren has been sober since 2008 and travels the country talking about his struggles with substance abuse. Herren, a Fall River native, lost his career in the NBA due to substance abuse. The Community Substance Abuse Prevention Forum is free and open to the public and is scheduled for March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Cape Cod Community College. Both events aim to raise awareness about substance abuse. Many Housewives Struggle Silently With Substance Abuse « CBS Los Angeles Hartzfeld became part of a growing number of housewives struggling silently and secretly with substance abuse. Women face unique challenges in combating substance abuse, researchers say, often falling more quickly into addiction than do men. The mother of three began taking pain medication to help her cope with an injured tailbone. Sales of prescription opioid pain pi

wickedlocal : reported that County combines assets to battle substance abuse

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NH substance abuse advocate to be Hassan's special guest for Trump speech The liberal reaction to the Trump administration's reversal of legal guidance on transgender students was hysterical, dishonest, and entirely predictable. EditorialsSen. Kevin Avard, R-Nashua, wants to reform NH's food stamp program, which he says provides a disincentive for people receiving assistance from jumping into the workplace. Some self-styled "animal rights activists" would readily impose their view of the world on the rest of us if they could. Teen substance abuse treatment - Story "We know the community has a lot of substance abuse issues, we know it exists in our youth and adolescents." "Our adolescent services here at our fox drive location they are for families with youth that have problems with substance abuse." And it's what some kids in Champaign County are doing to curb substance abuse. It's an outpatient service progr

Bradenton : reported that Sununu to Trump: Keep substance abuse programs in health law

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VA pledges more inspections, drug tests to stem opioid theft quoting : StarTribune

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Testifying at a House hearing, Carolyn Clancy, a deputy VA undersecretary for health, said the department was moving aggressively to stem VA drug crimes. VA acknowledged it has had spotty compliance with drug inspections and employee drug testing and said most reform efforts were already underway. She also cited strong policies, such as 72-hour inventory checks and "double lock and key access" to drugs, to keep VA drug crime in check. Congressional auditors said spot checks found four VA hospitals skipped monthly inspections of drug stocks or missed other requirements. Rep. Ann Kuster of New Hampshire, the panel's top Democrat, said she worried that the VA may not be receiving adequate resources to stem drug theft. Testifying at a House hearing, Carolyn Clancy, a deputy VA undersecretary for health, said the department was moving aggressively to stem VA drug crimes. Congressional auditors said spot checks found four VA hospitals skipped monthly inspections of

Campaigners call for smoking age to be raised from 18 to 21 to protect youngsters stat : The Sun

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Nearly a fifth – 18 per cent – of children aged 11 to 18 had tried smoking but those experimenting increases with age. Canadian scientists said raising it to 21 would see a quarter less smokers and reduce related illnessesClick 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)THE smoking age should be raised from 18 to 21 to protect youngsters, campaigners say. Canadian scientists said raising it to 21 would see a quarter less smokers and urged lawmakers to change the rules to reduce related deaths and illnesses. Alamy 2 Canadian scientists said raising it to 21 would see a quarter less smokersUntil 2007, British teenagers could buy cigarettes and tobacco aged 16. Public Health England is campaigning for a "tobacco-free NHS" with more support on quitting offered to patients, visitors and staff. That's a key factor driving them to support a new bill in the Texas Legislature that wou

Del. Christopher Peace: The battle advances against opioid addiction stat : Richmond

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Winds S at 10 to 15 mph..TonightCloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Richmond, VA (23219)TodayPartly cloudy skies this morning will become overcast during the afternoon. Winds light and variable. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of opioid overdoses in the United States has tripled since 2000. Opioid overdoses in 2014 led to nearly 30,000 deaths nationwide. Last year in the Warrenton town limits alone, police responded to 19 opioid overdoses — 15 from heroin and four from prescription drugs. After that many years, "the drugs change the way you look at things."Because opioid addiction is so difficult to overcome, prevention is critical. At age 14, he was prescribed Percocet for a knee injury, which first gave him a taste of opioids, said Smith. One major problem is the lack of protocol or widely endorsed best practices to guide opioid prescribing in most cases. But there is little oversight for opioid prescribing

SI.com : reported that Matt Elam arrested on drug charges in Florida

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"We are aware of the arrest of Matt Elam," a Ravens spokesperson said. NFL safety Matt Elam was arrested in Florida and faces multiple drug charges as he was reportedly in possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana and was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to sell or deliver, according to the Baltimore Sun. Elam, 25, was pulled over by police, who then searched his car and found 126 grams of marijuana and three grams of oxycodone. Elam has previously served a one game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse police. Other charges include possession of a controlled substance and reckless driving. Ravens safety Matt Elam arrested in Miami, facing drug charges "We are aware of the arrest of Matt Elam," a Ravens spokesperson said Sunday. A native of West Palm Beach, just outside of Miami, Elam had an All-American career at Florida before leaving after his junior year to enter the NFL Draft. "Detectives detected a strong odor o

Ridge field : reported that Substance abuse doesn't discriminate

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To the Editor:The Ridgefield Prevention Council thanks the community for attending the recent Substance Abuse Community Forum to learn more about substance abuse issues in Ridgefield. We work closely in our prevention efforts with the Ridgefield Community Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCCASA). The goal of the Eyes Wide Open forum was to raise awareness of issues of substance use and abuse in our town, create momentum toward positive change, and provide resources and information to the community. We do this through a strategic plan including parent, youth and community education, consistent messaging about the dangers of youth substance use, and support for programs that benefit the health and well-being of Ridgefield youth and families. The issue of teen drug and alcohol use is relevant in Ridgefield, neighboring towns, and all over the country. Substance abuse counselor who drove with man's body on windshield learns fate Prosecutors then refiled charges and Wilkins pl

Access Denied : reported that State Funds New Regional Groups to Prevent Substance Abuse

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The state has awarded grants to create five regional task forces to prevent substance use disorder and reduce opioid overdose deaths. They'll oversee activities to prevent substance use and promote health regionally. The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals awarded $1.4 million in federal grant funding to the new task forces. Previously, 34 organizations served as prevention task forces for municipalities. The state says there were at least 326 drug overdose deaths in 2016, and 57 percent of those were related to fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid. Georgetown Substance Abuse Advisory Panel formed Substance Abuse Task force meets at High Plains The task force began approximately two years ago, by Dr. Abbott and HPCHC out of concern regarding the substance abuse epidemic. Group discusses barriers to rehabilitationThe Substance Abuse Task Force met at High Plains Community Health Center (HPC

North Jersey : reported that South Bergen schools report substance abuse incidents

The data in the 2015-2016 Electronic Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse Report is based strictly on districts' reporting and is required by law. Alcohol is the substance with the next highest frequency, with 468 cases, representing 16 percent of the total substance abuse incidents, and slightly up from last year's 405 cases. School district officials contend that programs for both students and parents are helping with substance abuse awareness. Statewide, Marijuana use dropped slightly statewide, from 77 percent of the substance cases in 2014-2015 to 75 percent in 2015-2016, a statewide total of 2,270 incidents. Shown are everyday items teenagers use to disguise drugs and alcohol, on display during the "Hidden in Plain Sight" program hosted by the Bergen County Prevention Coalition . Community approach to target teen substance abuse in Fountain Rather, public health officials saw Fountain as most likely to be successful in implementing

sentinelsource : reported that Another arrow in the quiver: In-home substance abuse treatment comes to New Hampshire

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Becker's Hospital Review : reported that Virginia governor signs 4 bills aimed to combat opioid epidemic

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Virginia governor signs 4 bills aimed to combat opioid epidemicDemocratic Governor Terry McAuliffe on Thursday signed four bills into law crafted to reduce the human cost of the opioid epidemic in Virginia. More articles on opioids:Amid proposal to axe national drug policy office, advocates scramble to save itHeroin overdose deaths increase fourfold from 2010 to 2015Minnesota lawmakers introduce 5 bills to combat opioid epidemic© Copyright ASC COMMUNICATIONS 2017. While our overdose death statistics, sadly, continue to rise, each number represents a family that is suffering. We will use every tool we can get to continue this fight." "Abuse of opioids continues to kill Virginians," said Gov. Virginia governor signs bills aimed at stemming opioid epidemic She previously worked at Chicago Public Media, the NPR affiliate in Chicago, where she served as news director after stints as a senior project editor for Front & Center and senior producer of Eight Forty-Eigh

Viral Video Shows A Smoking iPhone 7 Plus Melting, Apple Says They're "Looking Into It" according to : fossbytes

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A day before, she took the device to Apple Care after she had trouble turning it on, but the representatives encountered no problem. Olivas told Mashable that she had been using official Apple charger for her iPhone 7 Plus Rose. Short Bytes: Brianna Olivia, a resident of Tucson, Arizona posted a video on Twitter showing smoke coming out of her iPhone 7 Plus. Spotted by Mashable , the video shows flames coming out of a melting iPhone 7. She took it to Apple care, but the representatives weren't able to find any faults. Olivas said that her phone was working normally until the next morning when her boyfriend took her phone off the (Apple) charger and put it on her dresser. Advertisement"Dude, what the fuck?" Brianna Olivas, 18, softly exclaimed, her phone teeming with smoke in a video taken by her boyfriend Wednesday morning. The teen said that Apple immediately replaced her phone, and is currently running tests to figure out exactly what went kaboom. Images: Shutterst

CNN : declared in Are recreational marijuana and opioid addiction linked?

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Yet when it comes to recreational marijuana and opioid addiction, many experts say there's no definitive evidence to support an exclusive connection between them. "The driver behind that increase in opioid addiction has been an overprescribing of pain medicine, overexposing the population to a highly addictive drug." Story highlights White House press secretary Sean Spicer seemed to tie recreational marijuana to the opioid crisisMany experts argue that he may have gotten the opioid epidemic wrong(CNN) As White House press secretary Sean Spicer spoke Thursday about "greater enforcement" of federal marijuana laws, he seemed to link recreational pot use to a different type of drug: opioids. "We know why there's an opioid addiction epidemic. "I think that when you see something like the opioid addiction crisis blossoming in so many states around this country, the last thing that we should be doing is encouraging people. Study finds patients treated f

Duterte leads turnover of drug rehabilitation facility, strengthens stand against drugs according to : cnnphilippines

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Duterte said the FFCCCII donation will strengthen the government's efforts to stop the use and curb the effects of illegal drugs among Filipinos. The rehabilitation facility aims to provide outpatient drug dependents with counseling and the right intervention. Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — President Rodrigo Duterte led the turnover of a rehabilitation facility for drug reformists in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), Davao del Norte on Friday. He added about 6,000 policemen and 32 municipal mayors are involved in illegal drug activities. The President also expressed his dismay as some children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) waste their parents' hard-earned money on illegal drugs. Duterte turns over the drug rehabilitation facility to Samal LGU appeared first on UNTV News. President Rodrigo Duterte has spearheaded the turnover of the rehabilitation facility for the drug reformist at Sitio Maag, Penaplata, Island Garden City of Samal. The community based drug

How one innocent man fell in Rodrigo Duterte's drug war in the Philippines according to : standard

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How one innocent man fell in Rodrigo Duterte's drug war in the Philippines Wounded drug user Francisco Maneja 27, sits in a cell at Manila Police Headquarters. The story How one innocent man fell in Rodrigo Duterte's drug war in the Philippines first appeared on The Sydney Morning Herald. Photo: Kate Geraghty Tweet Facebook of ╳ exitThe killing was particularly grotesque, even in Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's so-called "war on drugs" that has left thousands dead, including children as young as four. Just hours after arriving in the sprawling grounds on October 18 last year, Mr Jee was strangled to death, the investigation found. The police had a fake arrest warrant and accused Mr Jee of involvement in drugs, according to a Department of Justice investigation. Thousands of people protested on Saturday against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on drugs after the arrest of his most high-profile critic. Duterte's political oppone

The Merced Sun Star : reported that Woman who drove with man body on windshield gets 25 to life

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0:58 Great white shark caught on video off Florida coast The 911 dispatcher knew what to do. 1:50 Fire leads Merced deputies to marijuana grow Pause2:05 Amaya Valenzuela on Merced's win in PKs5:38 The birth of Oroville Dam | Watch construction of tallest dam in the U.S. in the 1960s1:49 Pepper-sprayed inmates allege excessive force, and Sheriff's office faces several lawsuits2:31 Los Banos dramatically defeats El Dorado2:59 Olathe shooting victim is being called a hero1:35 Baby bandit's alleged theft of phone caught on camera in Los Banos4:21 A 6-year-old boy called 911, but didn't know his address. Woman drove with man's body stuck in windscreen for two miles Prosecutors then refiled charges and Wilkins pleaded no contest. She drove more than two miles with his half-naked body embedded in the windscreen and his upper body face-down on the bonnet before other drivers confronted her at a traffic light, according to court records. Investigators said Wilkins

sentinelsource : reported that Five NH colleges join forces to fight substance abuse

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If you are unsure about the type of account you have, please contact the Circulation Department at 603-283-0797 option 3 or by email at circulation@keenesentinel.com or webmaster@keenesentinel.com Verification for print subscribersIf you or your household receives a 7 day home delivery subscription to The Keene Sentinel, you are entitled to FREE access to the premium subscription services on SentinelSource.com PLUS access to FREE archived content. To activate your online subscription, please follow the instructions presented. This is a one-time only process. Springfield Cares Coalition offers help for substance abuse The former township resident is back in the community spearheading the Springfield Cares Coalition. In building the Springfield Cares Coalition, Rodgers seems eager to look at all options to education young people and parents — especially in the latter case about early warning signs. The organization's mission and goal are to provide education about substance u

GoErie : reported that Erie County Prison begins offering injection to curb opioid addiction

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Are recreational marijuana and opioid addiction linked? × Are recreational marijuana and opioid addiction linked? Yet when it comes to recreational marijuana and opioid addiction, many experts say there's no definitive evidence to support an exclusive connection between them. "Marijuana is safer than opioids, it's less addictive than opioids, but it's not a benign drug."Fiellin weighed in on whether there is a link between recreational marijuana use and opioid addiction. "You have both sides of the marijuana debate pointing to the opioid crisis and trying to use the opioid crisis to make an argument to support their position," Kolodny said. "I think that when you see something like the opioid addiction crisis blossoming in so many states around this country, the last thing that we should be doing is encouraging people. 'This affects everybody': Town hall on heroin and opioid addiction draws more than 100 people Fairbanks, AK (9

Paso Robles City Council votes to ban smoking in public places - KSBY.com quoting : KSBY

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The City of Paso Robles has voted to ban smoking in public places within city limits, which includes any tobacco or marijuana product. They say they were the last city in San Luis Obispo County to ban smoking in public. "There won't be any [smoking marijuana] in parks, sidewalks, near schools, within city buildings or vehicles," said Lt. Ty Lewis of the Paso Robles Police Department. The Paso Robles Police Department was behind the ordinance. If you are caught smoking in public, police say you will get a warning the first time. (NEWS10) – The City of Pittsfield has already done away with smoking at building entrances and at all of its parks. "Not being able to walk down North Street and smoke a cigarette would be kind of tough," Ruben Rivera said. Now, they're looking to take its anti-smoking efforts a step further by getting rid of it downtown. The organization's president Jesse Cook-Dubin recognizes not every city could get away with the idea but

Times Online : declared in Bartolotta bill mandates 'patient-centered' treatment of opioid addiction

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An email has been sent with a link to confirm list signup. Hidden problem may hinder opioid addiction treatment Forty-three percent of addiction patients filled a prescription for a full-strength opioid like oxycodone while undergoing treatment, which was typically three months. Methadone was long the low-dose opioid of choice for medication-assisted treatment, but increasingly patients have turned to buprenorphine. Opioid addicts who undergo "medication-assisted treatment" are often using other narcotics before long, a new study cautions. For the new CDC-funded study, the Hopkins researchers focused on non-buprenorphine prescriptions filled between 2006 and 2013. But researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health checked pharmacy records for 38,000 new buprenorphine patients in 11 states and found cause for concern. Buprenorphine is commonly prescribed as a maintenance drug for treatment of opioid addiction. Many people receiving the most common

Governor LePage writes letter to white house asking for help with drug prosecutions stat : WCSH6

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The governor believes slow federal prosecution is straining Maine's resources -- so in a letter, LePage asked Attorney General Jeff Sessions to speed up the prosecution of drug crimes. Governor LePage believes the U-S Attorney's Office isn't actively pursuing drug dealers. The Governor also wrote Maine is being overrun with drug gangs from other Northeast states that he says are "decimating" the state's residents. LePage wrote that Maine is forced to prosecute and imprison most of the people who break "the most serious" federal laws. The Maine U.S. Attorney's office says it's increased its prosecution of heroin and opioid traffickers in recent years. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. LePage successfully pushed for more state drug enforcement agents and has repeatedly spoken out against heroin traffickers coming into the state. PORTLAN

wgnsradio : reported that Youth Substance Abuse going DOWN

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Pain killers are often used by teens and adultsThe Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is proud to announce that youth substance use trends are declining in Tennessee according to a new report from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration. Fewer Tennessee youth (6%) used marijuana in the past month than compared to the United States youth (7%). "Youth substance use can take a tremendous toll on individuals, families, and communities. For those that have struggled with, been impacted by youth substance use, or been part of the prevention efforts, these new indicators give us hope." The full report outlines many positive trends in Tennessee related to youth substance use. Substance Abuse Priority for Judiciary Chairs On The Legislature Today, hundreds of pieces of legislation get introduced each legislative session and the House and Senate Judiciary Chairs see most of them. John Shott discuss some of those bills,

dvalnews : reported that Students attend Choose sNOw to prevent substance abuse

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All comments will be subject to approval before posting, and may take up to 24 hours for approval to be granted. Comment PolicyIn an effort to promote reasoned discussion, transparency, and integrity in online commenting, The Deerfield Valley News requires anyone posting comments to identify themselves using their real name. We encourage civil discourse among readers, and ask that they be willing to stand behind their identities and their comments. All comments will be reviewed, and we reserve the right to reject, edit or remove any comment for any reason. For questions or to express concerns feel free to contact our office at (802) 464-3388. Safe Harbor to open substance abuse recovery center If you wish to comment please login using your social ID or create a new account. We have recently upgraded our commenting system. State substance abuse helpline has now taken more than 10,000 calls Yes, repeal it immediately and let the chips fall where they may. 201 34%The law is

NBC12 : declared in Gov. McAuliffe signs bills to battle opioid epidemic

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Terry McAuliffe signed four bills on Thursday that are designed to battle the opioid epidemic in Virginia. The bills McAuliffe signed were:SB848 and HB1453, which allow community organizations to possess and dispense naloxone to those that they train to use it. NBC12 Special Report: Hooked on HeroinThe Virginia Department of Health projects that more than 1,000 people died from fatal opioid overdoses in 2016, a projection that would mean a 33 percent increase in the number of fatal opioid overdoses compared to 2015. This connects the mother to treatment if necessary and provides services to ensure the safety of both the mother and the child. "Opioids and prescription drugs are extremely addictive and make recovery very challenging," said Lt. Gov. McAuliffe signs bills fighting opioid crisis, including measures from Wexton, LaRock McAuliffe signs bills fighting opioid crisis, including measures from Wexton, LaRockCapping off a signature issue of the 2017 legislative sessi

CNN : declared in Top students more likely to smoke pot, drink alcohol, study says

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During their early teens, high-scoring pupils were less likely to smoke cigarettes and more likely to drink alcohol than their peers with lower test scores. (CNN) British teens with the highest test scores are less likely to smoke cigarettes yet more likely to drink alcohol and smoke pot compared with teens with lower scores, according to a study published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal Open . Using questionnaires, they regularly tracked each student's use of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis from age 13 or 14 until age 19 or 20. Wanting to understand more, Williams and Hagger-Johnson surveyed more than 6,000 students from public and private schools across England. Meanwhile, average students were 25% more likely to use cannabis on occasion and 53% more likely to use it persistently in their early teens than pupils they outperformed on tests. Clever teenagers twice as likely to smoke cannabis due to their curious minds, study finds Clever children are twice as likely to s

The Portland Press Herald : declared in Lawmakers, DHHS ready to devote $4.8 million more to opioid addiction treatment

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AUGUSTA — Lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to funnel $4.8 million in state and federal funds toward comprehensive, medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. DHHS Commissioner Mary Mayhew said the outpatient treatment program would take a multifaceted approach – expanding access to addiction treatment and providing access to high-quality, coordinated medical care. According to DHHS, 8,627 Mainers received medication-assisted treatment in fiscal year 2016. Maine currently has 234 individuals on a wait list for medication-assisted treatment, although substance abuse professionals say the actual figure is likely much higher. If approved by the full Legislature, the additional $3 million would build on $2.4 million announced by DHHS in December to create 359 slots for the uninsured in medication-assisted treatment programs. Many patients receive prescription opioids during treatment for opioid addiction They found that 43 percent of patients who received buprenorphine

Leila De Lima: Top Duterte critic arrested on drug charge according to : BBC

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Image copyright EPA Image caption Ms De Lima spent the night in the senate to evade arrest before turning herself overA leading critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Leila de Lima, has been arrested on drug trafficking charges. Mr Duterte has defended the crackdown, saying police were only authorised to open fire when threatened by suspects. Ms De Lima has been one of the most vocal critics of Mr Duterte, whose drug war which has left more than 7,000 people dead since it was launched in July 2016. Senator Leila de Lima is accused of receiving money from detained drug lords. Mr Duterte said the police force needed to be cleaned up and has now ordered the Drug Enforcement Agency, rather than the police, to lead it, with back-up from the military. REUTERS/Romeo RanocoPhilippine Senator Leila De Lima leaves her office at the Senate after she was arrested on drug charges in Manila, Philippines February 24, 2017. REUTERS/Romeo RanocoPhilippine Senator Leila de

lamarledger : reported that Substance Abuse Task force meets at High Plains

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The task force began approximately two years ago, by Dr. Abbott and HPCHC out of concern regarding the substance abuse epidemic. Group discusses barriers to rehabilitationThe Substance Abuse Task Force met at High Plains Community Health Center (HPCHC), Feb. 1, and shared ideas about how to stem the tide of drug abuse in Prowers County. AdvertisementJackie Brown works at Southeast Health Group and said her organization provides substance abuse care and treatment. The force is a coalition looking to stop drug abuse in the community through combined efforts. He said that is where they can strengthen RESADA Region Six Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Georgetown Substance Abuse Advisory Panel formed W.Va. House Substance Abuse Committee now permanent WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Wednesday revoked federal protections for transgender students who sought the right to use the public school restrooms that match their gender identity, taking a stand on a contentious

thedailynews : reported that Greenville to offer substance abuse support group for teens

It gives a peer support that maybe they can talk to outside of support group they maybe wouldn't have identified on their own," she said. The groups will be set up similarly to an established program of a peer support group of the same nature at Greenville Middle School open to anyone who has family members or friends struggling with substance abuse. To help students going through these situations, Community Hope Christian Counseling has partnered with counselors at Greenville High School to provide a peer support group at the school. Counselors at the high school level have already begun the process of getting the support group started and have held an initial meeting to gauge interest. "They're very effective."An advantage for the support group being held in the middle school and now in the high school, Kelly said, is the convenience of the meetings. Former NBA star to speak frankly on substance abuse

mountainx : reported that WNC programs offer strategies for overcoming substance abuse problems

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Western North Carolina has not escaped the opioid epidemic that rages across the United States or the broader problems of substance abuse. Efforts are being made locally and nationally to move substance abuse prevention and treatment into the realm of community health. Yet the report notes that only an estimated 10 percent of this population sought and received proper treatment services for substance abuse. One of the most popular of these prevention programs is Project Venture. Moreover, research from the nonprofit National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse indicates that 90 percent of people who develop a substance use disorder began using substances before the age of 18. South Bergen schools report substance abuse incidents The data in the 2015-2016 Electronic Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse Report is based strictly on districts' reporting and is required by law. Alcohol is the substance with the next highest frequency, with 468 cases, representin