Health Week: Swing Votes

Health week: Swing votes
Among the many tepid recommendations of the committee's report, Government's Role in Addressing Prescription Drug Abuse, is a call for Health Canada to “consider the merits of tamper-resistant formulations in addressing prescription drug abuse” and to …
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Ontario's Casual Approach to Drugging Seniors With Antipsychotics: Walkom

Ontario's casual approach to drugging seniors with antipsychotics: Walkom
The scope of this drug use came to light thanks to the efforts of my Star colleagues Jesse McLean, David Bruser and Andrew Bailey — with the help of Toronto Liberal backbencher Donna Cansfield, who painstakingly collected much of the data.… Continue reading

Christie Speaks With Compassion on Drug Addiction and Treatment

Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
(CNN) – Republican Gov. Chris Christie teamed up with former Democratic Gov. Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and county jails.… Continue reading

Lohan Says on Reality Show She Had Miscarriage

Lohan says on reality show she had miscarriage
She said she was sick and unable to move. She didn't offer any further details on the program about her ill-fated pregnancy. Lohan began taping the OWN reality show shortly after leaving her sixth stint in rehab last summer. Comments; E-mail; Print.… Continue reading

Dr. David Sack, MD of Promises – Addiction as a Family Disease

Dr. David Sack, MD of Promises – Addiction as a Family Disease — David Sack, MD currently serves as CEO at Promises Treatment Centers. Prior to joining Promises, Dr. Sack has enjoyed successful careers in clinical, researc…


Two vying for Criminal Court judgeship
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Christie Speaks With Compassion on Drug Addiction and Treatment

Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
(CNN) – Republican Gov. Chris Christie teamed up with former Democratic Gov. Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and county jails.… Continue reading

Question About Inpatient Alcohol/Drug Rehab Places:?

Question by : Question about Inpatient Alcohol/Drug Rehab Places:?
I was at one for a month last year… and it did me a WORLD of good!

Even though I did not like the constant groups which I found boring, I DID appreciate the constant medical care and meds monitoring I… Continue reading

I Live in Oklahoma and I Am on Medicare. I Am Having Suicidal Thoughts?

Question by Shannan J: I live in Oklahoma and I am on medicare. I am having suicidal thoughts?
I really need a 30 day in patient treatment I think. How can I get this for free?

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Answer by Chris Chase
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Duke University Press, 2013

Duke University Press, 2013
Having worked on grants for agencies that provide addiction referral and treatment services using the methods discussed in several of the chapters, I found this book to be a refreshing perspective on the psychology, biology, and ethnography of …
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Christie Speaks With Compassion on Drug Addiction and Treatment

Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
(CNN) – Republican Gov. Chris Christie teamed up with former Democratic Gov. Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and county jails.… Continue reading