How can I help a friend with drug addiction get help? – Betty Ford Center Q&A – Dr. James West, former medical director of the Betty Ford Center, discusses options for people experiencing drug addiction.

Tools for stopping prescription drug crime

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In 2010, overdosing on drugs became the leading cause of injury death in the United States — passing motor vehicle crashes in the age group 25-64 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And of those … FBI-LEEDA, a law …
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Saltzman floats plan to devote .7 million of Portland's surplus to help homeless

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The plight of homeless women in particular took center stage Wednesday afternoon. Saltzman floated the $ 1.7 million proposal in addition to another measure to "immediately" redirect … to perform street outreach, help with rent assistance, and help …
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The Surgeons' Lounge

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We are pleased to announce our next guest expert will be John McNelis, MD, FACS, FCCM, chairman, Department of Surgery, North Bronx Health Network, Jacobi Medical Center, North Central Bronx Hospital, New York City. I look forward to your questions …
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