Nurses help addicts inject heroin at controversial clinic battling H.I.V.
British Columbia has successfully stemmed an epidemic of AIDS in one of the hardest to reach populations: intravenous drug addicts. Correspondent William Brangham examines the ways that medical professionals are taking on the spread of H.I.V, including …
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Medications can help heroin addicts kick habit
BUCYRUS — Medication-assisted treatment for addiction was at the forefront of discussion during an educational meeting Tuesday evening at Bucyrus High School. Dr. Gregory Brigham, a board-certified clinical psychologist and addictions treatment …
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Mom told to seek help for addiction
Tyanne Hamer, 20, was ordered by Judge David Tulowitzki to get a drug and alcohol assessment and seek help for her heroin addiction. Hamer, of Oakhurst Homes, pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of children and drug possession stemming from …
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