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University heightens drug addiction awareness

More info…In light of two recent student deaths related to prescription drugs, UTC has begun working on ways to prevent prescription addiction on campus. “The abuse of prescription pills is difficult to detect,” Tricia Henderson, the coordinator of the Department of Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health Education, said. helpline for addicts

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Janice Dickinson Joins Celebrity Rehab 4 to Battle Alcohol, Drug Abuse Addiction

More info…Janice Dickinson can be said to be addicted to plastic surgery, but that’s not all. The former supermodel is a contestant on VH1′s Celebrity Rehab 4 to battle her alcohol addiction and prescription drug abuse. According to Gather.com, the season premiere of the show didn’t exactly start out smoothly. Another contestant on the show, [...]

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Prescription for trouble: Addiction to painkillers hobbles more patients

More info…ST. LOUIS — Nichole Marie Case unwittingly became dependent on opioid pain drugs. She’s not alone. crack cocaine addiction

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Overeating: Is It an Addiction?

More info…The holidays are a time for eating: pies at Thanksgiving, chocolates for Advent and overflowing gift baskets of cookies and candies through the New Year. If you’re having trouble saying no to the bounty of fat and sugar, give yourself Continue reading treatment centers

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Kerry Katona reveals ‘drugs hell’ in doc

More info…Kerry Katona will feature in a documentary about her drug addiction and recovery. helpline for addicts

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TN insurers balk at costly breakthrough drug treatment

More info…As claims for the expensive addiction therapy drug called buprenorphine soar, some insurers rethink coverage. cocaine addiction

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