Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The truth about prescription medication addiction
But naltrexone only has the potential to work in patients who are already off the painkillers long enough that the drugs are out of their system. Truth is most of the researchers I have interviewed over the last decade all seem to agree on one thing …
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Marion frustrated by spike in drug abuse
In addition, Marion drug investigators say their funding has been cut, making it hard to police dealers and users. About two years ago, 25 drug officers lost their jobs in Marion because of budget cuts, said Lt. Chris Adkins of the city's Drug Task …
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Running helps drug addict turn his life around
Some who work in drug rehabilitation suggest that many people have a predisposition to addiction; that something causes an itch in the brain that must continually be scratched. Some think there are healthier dependencies than others, including exercise.
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