Drug abuse on rise among Mass. teens
Drug abuse on rise among Mass. teens
“It's driven by brain development,” said Dr. Sharon Levy, director of the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program at Boston Children's Hospital and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. “Some interesting things we know about brain …
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Celebrity Rehab w. Dr. Drew on vh1!?
Question by tbraaysfanxo: Celebrity Rehab w. Dr. Drew on vh1!?
Seth Binzer on Celebrity Rehab is so cute, but theres one thing i dont get.
In his video, Butterfly with his band, Crazytown, his bandmember is wearing a “DARE” tshirt. DARE is action AGAINST drugs, yet Seth is doing drugs.… Continue reading
Panel studies options for Suffolk drug treatment facilities
Panel studies options for Suffolk drug treatment facilities
Perhaps one of the biggest problems the panel faces, she said, is how to address the number of people going to jail for substance abuse. Since existing treatment facilities have no room to take in patients, they are sent to hospitals like… Continue reading
Drug Paraphernalia – What Every Parent Should Know and What to Look For
Drug Paraphernalia – What Every Parent Should Know and What to Look For —
Ex–drug addict gets second chance
Ms Wrajj said since regularly testing negative for illegal drugs Fisher had improved his estranged relationship with his father – a retired policeman of 30 years. The family were… Continue reading
Forum On Drug Abuse Hears from Recovering Addicts
Forum On Drug Abuse Hears from Recovering Addicts
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) _ The president’s top adviser on drug policy urged those recovering from drug addiction to give hope to others by speaking out, saying that stigma and denial about substance abuse are obstacles to treatment. Michael Botticelli …
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Revolutionary clinical trial aims to advance lung cancer treatment thanks to …
Revolutionary clinical trial aims to advance lung cancer treatment thanks to …
Using genetic screening to guide treatment, Cancer Research UK's Stratified Medicine Programme will help bring the right drugs to the right patients. The 'National Lung Matrix' trial – scheduled to open later this year at … with more… Continue reading