Drug Addiction Rampant on Kabul Streets

Published July 19, 2013

Drug addiction rampant on Kabul streets – Afghanistan grows 90% of the world’s opium and has a drug problem, with only a few trying to help. Anna Coren reports.

Stigma, fear keep pregnant addicts from seeking help

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But many of those spaces remain unfilled, and Colorado recently lost some federal funding for a program called Special Connections that offers help to pregnant women struggling with substance abuse. “Moms are not taking the opportunity to come in for …
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Giving Maine babies a chance at a drug-free life

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In addition, doctors must not only treat the infant but help the mother, or family, through recovery. Being a new mom or dad is stressful and exhausting anyway. But it can be especially difficult when parents are struggling with their own addiction and …
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