August 2010

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NEW ORLEANS — In the months following Hurricane Katrina, the illegal drug trade was interrupted just like every other small and big business. But today, five years later, the illegal drug business has not only made a comeback, but it’s different and in some ways stronger. Both law enforcement and parents are up against a new set of issues. Drug agents say one reason illegal street drugs have …

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A new Geisinger study begins to unlock the puzzle of painkiller (opioid) addiction – why some people are more likely to become addicted than others. Geisinger investigators have found that patients with four common risk factors have a significantly higher risk of addiction. In addition, a history of severe drug dependence and drug abuse compounds the risk.

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Overcoming addiction

More info…For those battling addiction, finding support, assistance and acceptance may be the hardest part of the recovery process. At LifePoint Church in Albertville, the congregation is helping them Celebrate Recovery through a unique program of acceptance, overcoming and experience. treatment centers

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Heroin increasing its reach in small towns

More info…SNOHOMISH — The drug counselor told the five addicts that the odds were stacked against them. Only one of them likely would beat their addiction. The others would come back to rehab or return to drugs for good. One would probably end up in prison and one likely would die. heroin addiction

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AFL offers Cousins drug tests

More info…AFL offers to help Ben Cousins by drug testing him in retirement although he reveals he has almost discovered inner peace. cocaine addiction

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Addiction cited as homeless housing concern

More info…Eleanore Ripley has been a recovering alcoholic for 20 years. treatment centers

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