Anti-drug success comes in communities pulling together, AG says in Warren
Mandatory drug screening in the schools “will either prevent use or catch it at an early level,” she said. One woman expressed the opinion that lack of jobs is a factor that adds to the incidence of drug addiction in the area. “What I would like to see …
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Businesmman Robert Johnson left prison a changed man
NEW BEDFORD — After sunset once a week, the parents of drug addicts gather at St. Luke's Hospital to share stories, comfort each other and ask: "What should I do with my child?" They ask Robert Johnson, a tall, slender, well-dressed man with …
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Hoffman among thousands of addiction victims
His death, which came after a long period of sobriety that ended last year, "epitomizes the tragedy of drug addiction in our society," said Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. "Here you have an extraordinarily talented …
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Belmont Common Pleas Court accepts drug grant
"Unfortunately, the drug addiction problem around here has really, really exploded recently," he said, adding that opiates are the current drug of choice, with prescription medication and heroin as well. The probate courts commonly see 150-200 eligible …
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Former domestic violence offender, drug abuser details how he turned life around
So on Monday night, at an auditorium at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Maxwell talked about his past as a drug abuser and domestic violence offender and his journey to becoming a certified counselor on a range of topics. The audience included his son …
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Physchotherapist examines link between child abuse and alcoholism
About the Author: Rayne E. Golay, (http://www.raynegolay.com/), is a certified drug and alcohol counselor whose work with addicts informs her understanding and insights into the consequences of child abuse. She has a Master's in Psychology and is a …
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Rethinking porn addiction
For example, those addicted to alcohol or drugs show a shift from wanting to use a substance to needing to use a substance, at which point a user becomes neurologically dependent on it. “If you take … Robert Johnson, a licensed clinical professional …
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Renz Center in Elgin offering free problem gambling screenings
“With gambling so accessible, temptation is difficult to resist,” said Patti Anderson, Renz Center's certified gambling counselor. “Learning the necessary tools to overcome this devastating addiction can be life-altering … an individual … Renz …
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