Heroin Epidemic Not Skin Deep
Heroin epidemic not skin deep
[rewrite]The heroin – largely brown and black tar – is coming here from Mexico, said Tim Gorman, director of Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas, which coordinates federal, state and local drug-enforcement efforts. But law enforcement and …[/rewrite]
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After rare cancer diagnosis, teen works to identify a genetic link to her own …
[rewrite]NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A father-daughter scientific collaboration that began after the daughter was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer has led to an important finding and could have broader implications for many other rare …[/rewrite]
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SOTU: President Obama's State of the Union Speech
SOTU: President Obama's State of the Union speech
[rewrite]That's why Congress should undo the damage done by last year's cuts to basic research so we can unleash the next great American discovery – whether it's vaccines that stay ahead of drug-resistant bacteria, or paper-thin material that's stronger than …[/rewrite]
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NY Post Columnist's Ugly Comments About Philip Seymour Hoffman
[rewrite]Peyser, the same columnist who has taken heat for her articles on topics ranging from weight to race, went on to dismiss medically supported theories that addiction is an "illness." She quoted several doctors and recovery professionals who argue …[/rewrite]
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Local Centers Reaching Limits on Treating Heroin Addicts
Local centers reaching limits on treating heroin addicts
[rewrite]"It seems like people can't get their prescription drugs anymore so they turned to heroin which is the drug of choice," said Madison County Sheriff Allen Riley. Increased heroin use is a problem across New York State and a challenge for treatment sites …[/rewrite]
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Heroin Epidemic: Man's suspected overdose death shines light on treatment …
[rewrite]Wirtz's plunge into addiction, rise into recovery, fall into relapse and slip into death follow a sickeningly familiar path for those who know heroin's power, and it raises questions about the availability and complications of long-term addiction …[/rewrite]
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Doctor Refused to Prescribe My Father Pain Meds Because He Smokes Pot?
Question by hannah: Doctor refused to prescribe my father pain meds because he smokes pot?
[rewrite]My father has split discs in his back along with severe arthritis. He walks bent over half the time because he is in so much pain. That being said, he is also an alcoholic and has been to rehab a few times throughout his life for alcohol and drug abuse. He does double or sometimes even triple his prescription. He says it’s because he needs more to get through the pain. I don’t want to say he’s not in a severe amount of pain every day, because I know he is – but I also know that he likes getting high too. So anyway he went to a new doctor a few weeks ago and was honest and said that he smokes pot once or twice a week – and she was very judgmental about it, sort of rightfully so since he has issues with addiction. He went back today per her request and she told him that she would not prescribe him any pain medication because he smokes marijuana. I do understand where she is coming from – she thinks he is abusing the drugs, which he does sometimes. My question is what can he do? It is a double edged sword because he is an addict but also does suffer from excruciating pain daily.. I am 21 years old and just don’t want to see my 52 year old father in so much pain. We live in NY. I dont know if there are any non addictive pain medications or … maybe some kind of physical therapy or …. ?????
He is on medicaid – there are only certain doctors he can go to – and this is his 2nd doctor. His other doctor refused further treatment because my dad couldn’t afford his copays. He is on disability.
slipped discs** not split, oops.
MellowTones – thanks – yes, my dad could be lying to me – but I did research a little and there are a lot of people who say they are going through the same thing – their doctors stop prescribing them pain meds because they admit to smoking pot. I would completely understand if the doctor stopped treatment because they feared he was abusing the pain meds – but it just baffles me (if it’s true) that a doctor would actually stop prescribing pain medication because the patient smokes marijuana. Surely and legitimate doctor realizes that marijuana is pretty much medically harmless…. and actually is beneficial for his pain.
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Chris Brown Sued for $1.5 Million
Chris Brown sued for .5 million
[rewrite]The star voluntarily checked himself into a rehab facility in Malibu, California following the altercation last year but he was kicked out after throwing a rock through is mother Joyce's car window. The R&B singer was then ordered to seek anger …[/rewrite]
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Tipsheet: Freese relishes Pujols reunion
[rewrite]David Freese has a locker right next to Albert Pujols in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Orange County, California clubhouse. El Hombre is helping Freese adjust to a new team and a new league. He sent Freese a …. You have so many guys with off-the …[/rewrite]
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COUNSEL'S CORNER: Provider Strategies to Combat the Prescription Drug …
COUNSEL'S CORNER: Provider Strategies to Combat the Prescription Drug …
[rewrite]Alix C. Michel and David J. Ward, with Michel & Ward, Chattanooga, Tenn., have a combined 50 years of legal experience, primarily in medical and professional malpractice and prescription drug abuse matters. Their expertise in prescription drug abuse …[/rewrite]
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Commission, School Board, Senate candidates file
[rewrite]“I would especially like to be involved in helping attract new businesses with good paying jobs, that is the future for our young people and they are the future of the county. “McDowell County is made up of Democrats, … I don't think anyone is served …[/rewrite]
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