25 Instances of Mascots Misbehaving
25 Instances of Mascots Misbehaving
… touching them while in uniform. The Devils have since brought back a mascot, but not the same one. The NJ Devil has managed to rehab the image of the franchise's mascot and has even… Continue reading
Guest Opinion: Examining the Physician's Perspective on Opiate Abuse
Guest Opinion: Examining the physician's perspective on opiate abuse
His directive that first responders carry Naloxone is something we have long supported. The $ 20 million commitment for treatment is a good initial response to increase help for addicts. His… Continue reading
Despite Obamacare, a Gaping Hole in Addiction Treatment
Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
Similarly, the vast majority of the substance abuse treatment in Colorado is located in centers with more than 16 beds, said Arthur Schut, chief executive officer of Denver-based Arapahoe House. There are… Continue reading
Grimsby Man Went on Shoplifting Spree to 'Pay Off a Drug Debt'
Grimsby man went on shoplifting spree to 'pay off a drug debt'
Lond, who is on methadone, was given an eight-week suspended prison sentence, a nine-month supervision order and nine months' drug rehabilitation. He was also fined £25 and was… Continue reading
Overdosed: Addicts Easily Game a System With Fraudulent prescriptions/Video
Overdosed: Addicts easily game a system with fraudulent prescriptions/Video
Lax prescribing laws, limited tracking systems and resistance among the medical establishment to adopt more stringent safe-prescribing practices have resulted in a system that is far too easily gamed by addicts… Continue reading
A Hard Life: Heroin Use Increases in Region, Strains Services
A hard life: heroin use increases in region, strains services
Last week the Food and Drug Administration approved a prescription device that can inject a fast acting antidote to heroin and other opioid drugs. It's the latest response to a… Continue reading