Researchers look to reduce hep C infections for injecting drug user
Despite a number of social/behavioral intervention and educational programs, the spread of hepatitis C (HCV) in people who inject drugs (PWIDs) remains a chronic problem. Now, researchers affiliated with New York University's Center for Drug Use and …
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School programs struggle to keep teens off painkillers
Pairing a school-based program with a home-based intervention proved to be the best method, resulting in a 10 percent decrease in abuse rates. The six-year study of 11,000 teenagers is among the … Abuse of prescription opioids, a form of painkiller …
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Developmentally disabled woman burned, locked in room sues state
Further, the agency says it won't approve someone if there is evidence of drug abuse or criminal conduct. Yet the state approved Laura's nephew … During that visit, the state is supposed to evaluate the client's living situation and environment …
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