States combat alarming drug overdose deaths
Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have passed "Good Samaritan" laws that grant limited immunity to drug users who seek help for someone who has overdosed, according to the Trust for America's Health (TFAH), a nonpartisan research and …
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Missing girlfriend of Solon man found dead in Philadelphia
Since then, the FBI helped local police in a multi-state search for Malik, the Delaware County Daily Times reported. … He was sentenced to 80 hours community service, 177 days in jail and to attend a drug and alcohol treatment program. Records say he …
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Amendment dilutes terms for drug tests
Fiscal analysis showed that it could cost the state millions to implement such a drug testing program, with limited savings. It's unclear … And he said repeatedly that if the person is in a drug rehab program, he or she can continue to receive the …
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Doctors have reached limit on prescribing medication for heroin withdrawals
So many heroin and prescription painkiller addicts have entered rehab locally over the last several months that providers no longer can offer one popular kind of medication-assisted rehab. So Beacon … But cost isn't the only force behind the switch …
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States use Good Samaritan laws, Narcan, to fight drug overdoses
Chris Christie, left, and singer Jon Bon Jovi at a drug rehab program in Paterson, N.J. Bon Jovi, whose daughter survived an apparent heroin overdose in 2012, helped convince Christie to sign a â œGood Samaritanâ law shielding overdose victims and …
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Death Of 'That '70s Show' Actress Ruled Accidental Drug Overdose
Accidental Death, Autopsy, Drugs, DUI, Lisa Robin Kelly, Overdose, rehab, That 70s Show. LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The August 2013 death of “That '70s Show” actress Lisa Robin Kelly has been ruled an accident caused by multiple drug intoxication …
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Thyroid Expert Babak Larian, MD, FACS, Discusses New Drug Treatment that …
Director of the CENTER for Advanced Head & Neck Surgery in Los Angeles, thyroid surgery specialist Dr. Babak Larian explains in new article that he is hopeful that a new medical development will be an effective treatment for patients with the disease.
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State shuts down Narconon drug rehab after Ch. 2 investigation exposed …
That allegation came to light after patient Patrick Desmond died of a drug overdose while enrolled in the program, following a night of drinking with Narconon staff. Desmond was sentenced to a residential inpatient treatment program by a drug court in …
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Matt Cardle – Matt Cardle enters rehab for drug addiction
Matt Cardle – Matt Cardle enters rehab for drug addiction. by Bang Showbiz | 31 December 2013. Matt Cardle reportedly checked into The Priory rehabilitation centre last night (29.12.13) after becoming hooked of prescription drugs. Matt Cardle has …
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Kate Williamson Dead: 'Ellen' Actress Dies At 83
… actress died</a> at the age of 43 on Aug. 14, 2013. According to TMZ, Kelly died in her sleep at a rehab facility in California. … Chris Kelly. Chris Kelly, one-half of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross, died May 1, 2013 of an apparent drug overdose …
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'Fast & Furious 7' Production Will See The Light Of Day, Says Director James Wan
… target="_blank">The former "That '70s Show" actress died</a> at the age of 43 on Aug. 14, 2013. According to TMZ, Kelly died in her sleep at a rehab facility in California. … Chris Kelly. Chris Kelly, one-half of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross …
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Celebrity Week In Review: Paul Walker's Tragic Death Shocks Hollywood
Walker is survived by his 15-year-old daughter, Meadow. In other news, Amanda Bynes left a rehab facility this week after spending nearly six months in treatment. The 27-year-old has moved in with her parents and plans to attend college for fashion design.
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World AIDS Day 2013—Addiction Treatment Supports AIDS Treatment
At NIDA, we always stress the principle that drug abuse treatment is AIDS prevention, because of the close links that exist between drug abuse and the spread of HIV. Injection drug use alone contributed to more than 7% of new infections in 2011 …
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Heroin overdose antidote training at addiction treatment center in Vernon Hills
An addiction treatment center in Vernon Hills is scheduled to host the latest suburban training session on administering an antidote for heroin and other drug overdoses. Training on how to use naloxone on someone experiencing an opioid overdose will be …
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