Number of drug addicted babies climbs in Tennessee

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About 42 percent of the mothers of these babies used only substances prescribed to them for legitimate treatment, while 33 percent used substances obtained through illegal sources. Twenty percent used a mix of prescribed and … The epidemic is far …
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UCLA gets million to study substance use and HIV among minority men who …

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Findings from this unique cohort will shed light on the effects of substance use on the behaviors and clinical outcomes of both HIV-positive and high-risk, HIV-negative minority men that can ultimately be used to improve access to HIV prevention …
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Las Vegas Rapid Detox Clinic Celebrates 500 Rapid Opiate Detox Patient …

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Patients with opiate drug addiction to heroin, oxycontin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, methadone, or suboxone underwent the new 8-hour detox treatment under anesthesia and awoke without significant withdrawal symptoms. The 8-hour detox treatment Stops …
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Vt. tells addicts: time to quit smoking, too

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… Department of Health is pushing to make state-funded addiction treatment centers tobacco-free by next year. Deputy Health Commissioner Barbara Cimaglio says smoking for too long has been a big part of the culture of alcohol and drug-treatment centers.
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