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Feb 23, 20181 min read

Is Vaping Addictive?

By Dr. Harold C. Urschel III, MD, MMA [Drug Addiction Blog] Yes, the nicotine found in vaping devices can be addictive. More here on the...

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Penn State hosts summit to combat the opioid epidemic

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Feb 22, 20182 min read

Penn State hosts summit to combat the opioid epidemic

Kristie Auman-Bauer January 23, 2018 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Opioid overdose deaths in Pennsylvania increased 37 percent in 2016, ranking...

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Surgeon general offers advice on fighting opioids

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Feb 16, 20181 min read

Surgeon general offers advice on fighting opioids

BY RACHEL ROUBEIN - 02/14/18 [The Hill] The nation’s top doctor offered advice for lawmakers Wednesday on how to help support long-term...

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Parenting an Addict? How to Change Tactics Gracefully

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Feb 15, 20181 min read

Parenting an Addict? How to Change Tactics Gracefully

By Tyler Jacobson, Published: February 9, 2018 [AddictionBlog .Org] How To Backpedal When Parenting An Addict Parenting is a tough job....

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Judge Lisa Wilson to speak at Lawyers' Assistance Program dinner

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Feb 14, 20182 min read

Judge Lisa Wilson to speak at Lawyers' Assistance Program dinner

by Glenn Minnis | February 12, 2018 l MadisonRecord . com PEORIA – The Lawyers' Assistance Program (LAP) is slated to hold its annual...

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Kratom: Natural pain remedy or addictive killer?

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Feb 13, 20182 min read

Kratom: Natural pain remedy or addictive killer?

By Laurie McGinley and Katie Zezima February 10, 2018 [Washington Post ] Andrew Turner’s years in the military left him suffering from...

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Bronx Opioid Court Gives Participants a Chance at Recovery

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Feb 12, 20181 min read

Bronx Opioid Court Gives Participants a Chance at Recovery

By Victoria Kim, 02/02/18 TheFix .com Once a participant completes their treatment program, their case is dismissed and sealed, according...

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Drugs, Alcohol and Suicide Are Causing Life Expectancy in America to Drop Dramatically

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Feb 9, 20182 min read

Drugs, Alcohol and Suicide Are Causing Life Expectancy in America to Drop Dramatically

By Amanda Macmillan, February 8, 2018 TIME Health U.S. life expectancy has decreased for the second year in a row, and an editorial in...

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Ending drug abuse requires multi-layered solution

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Feb 7, 20181 min read

Ending drug abuse requires multi-layered solution

[BaylorLariat .com Opinion / Editorial - ATTRIBUTION / CREDITS APPEAR BELOW]: There were 28.6 million people abusing illicit drugs,...

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From addict to counselor: Drug court aids woman's recovery

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Feb 5, 20181 min read

From addict to counselor: Drug court aids woman's recovery

Chelsea Carter's path to recovery from addiction started and ended with her standing before the same West Virginia judge. But she...

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Popular actress Mackenzie Phillips to headline HGTC Addiction and Recovery Series

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Feb 2, 20181 min read

Popular actress Mackenzie Phillips to headline HGTC Addiction and Recovery Series

Horry Georgetown Technical College’s 11 annual Addiction and Recovery Series will kick off Feb. 22 featuring actress Mackenzie Phillips....

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The Most Common Medications Used in Treatment of Opioid Addiction

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Jan 31, 20181 min read

The Most Common Medications Used in Treatment of Opioid Addiction

STAGE 1: Medications During Detox Addiction treatment begins in earnest during detox. During drug withdrawal and the subsequent stages in...

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