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iTeam investigation prompts change in approach to purchasing gift cards for drug court

Kevin

Mar 3, 2018
2 min

iTeam investigation prompts change in approach to purchasing gift cards for drug court

Written by KALLIE CART, Thursday, March 1st 2018 [Charleston, WV - WVAH Eyewitness News Website: wvah .com] CHARLESTON, WV. (WCHS/WVAH)...

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Kevin

Mar 2, 2018
2 min

Americans Feel Good About Counseling

Written by David Kinnaman, February 27, 2018 BARNA Research Releases in Culture & Media Millions of Americans face mental illness each...

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F.D.A. to Expand Medication-Assisted Therapy for Opioid Addicts

Kevin

Feb 28, 2018
1 min

F.D.A. to Expand Medication-Assisted Therapy for Opioid Addicts

By SHEILA KAPLAN, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 The New York Times In an effort to encourage new treatments for opioid addiction, the Food and Drug...

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A Nasal Spray That Shoots Nanosized Opioids to the Brain May Help People Avoid Addiction

Kevin

Feb 27, 2018
2 min

A Nasal Spray That Shoots Nanosized Opioids to the Brain May Help People Avoid Addiction

Written by Ed Cara, February 02, 2018 [Gizmodo] As doctors and scientists struggle to turn the tide of the opioid crisis, which killed...

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Five major psychiatric disorders have overlapping patterns of genetic activity, new study shows

Kevin

Feb 26, 2018
1 min

Five major psychiatric disorders have overlapping patterns of genetic activity, new study shows

By Amy Ellis Nutt, February 8, 2018 [The Washington Post] Certain patterns of genetic activity appear to be common among five distinct...

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Penn State hosts summit to combat the opioid epidemic

Kevin

Feb 22, 2018
2 min

Penn State hosts summit to combat the opioid epidemic

Kristie Auman-Bauer January 23, 2018 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Opioid overdose deaths in Pennsylvania increased 37 percent in 2016, ranking...

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Marco Rubio Asks Feds To Investigate Florida Sober Homes, Rehabs

Kevin

Feb 20, 2018
1 min

Marco Rubio Asks Feds To Investigate Florida Sober Homes, Rehabs

By Kelly Burch, 02/12/18 [the fix .com] The senator wants to bring multiple federal agencies together to crack down on fraud and patient...

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Cannabis: Brain alterations may explain feelings of alienation

Kevin

Feb 19, 2018
1 min

Cannabis: Brain alterations may explain feelings of alienation

By Ana Sandoiu / January 18, 2018 [Medical New Today] New research has revealed altered brain activity in young adults with cannabis...

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Surgeon general offers advice on fighting opioids

Kevin

Feb 16, 2018
1 min

Surgeon general offers advice on fighting opioids

BY RACHEL ROUBEIN - 02/14/18 [The Hill] The nation’s top doctor offered advice for lawmakers Wednesday on how to help support long-term...

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Judge Lisa Wilson to speak at Lawyers' Assistance Program dinner

Kevin

Feb 14, 2018
2 min

Judge Lisa Wilson to speak at Lawyers' Assistance Program dinner

by Glenn Minnis | February 12, 2018 l MadisonRecord . com PEORIA – The Lawyers' Assistance Program (LAP) is slated to hold its annual...

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Kratom: Natural pain remedy or addictive killer?

Kevin

Feb 13, 2018
2 min

Kratom: Natural pain remedy or addictive killer?

By Laurie McGinley and Katie Zezima February 10, 2018 [Washington Post ] Andrew Turner’s years in the military left him suffering from...

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Bronx Opioid Court Gives Participants a Chance at Recovery

Kevin

Feb 12, 2018
1 min

Bronx Opioid Court Gives Participants a Chance at Recovery

By Victoria Kim, 02/02/18 TheFix .com Once a participant completes their treatment program, their case is dismissed and sealed, according...

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Drugs, Alcohol and Suicide Are Causing Life Expectancy in America to Drop Dramatically

Kevin

Feb 9, 2018
2 min

Drugs, Alcohol and Suicide Are Causing Life Expectancy in America to Drop Dramatically

By Amanda Macmillan, February 8, 2018 TIME Health U.S. life expectancy has decreased for the second year in a row, and an editorial in...

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Community college could be free in West Virginia ... if you pass a drug test

Kevin

Feb 9, 2018
1 min

Community college could be free in West Virginia ... if you pass a drug test

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford [Daily Tarheel . com] The West Virginia state legislature is considering a bill that would make community...

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Popular actress Mackenzie Phillips to headline HGTC Addiction and Recovery Series

Kevin

Feb 2, 2018
1 min

Popular actress Mackenzie Phillips to headline HGTC Addiction and Recovery Series

Horry Georgetown Technical College’s 11 annual Addiction and Recovery Series will kick off Feb. 22 featuring actress Mackenzie Phillips....

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Veterans Court integrating drum, guitar sessions

Kevin

Jan 29, 2018
1 min

Veterans Court integrating drum, guitar sessions

"While the Veterans Court often includes drug counseling and mentoring, Pierce said the guitar lessons and drum circles will act more as...

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Walmart To Give Away Kits To Dispose Of Opioids At Home

Kevin

Jan 24, 2018
1 min

Walmart To Give Away Kits To Dispose Of Opioids At Home

"In another private sector effort to limit the availability of prescription opioids in the U.S., Walmart is introducing a new, free...

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New Type of Drug Court Graduates Its First Class

Kevin

Jan 19, 2018
1 min

New Type of Drug Court Graduates Its First Class

"As treatment courts have spread across the state to help people with drug and alcohol addictions stay out of jail and put their lives...

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RecoveryTrek Salutes NCSBN as they Kickoff Their Yearlong 40th Anniversary Celebration

Kevin

Jan 5, 2018
1 min

RecoveryTrek Salutes NCSBN as they Kickoff Their Yearlong 40th Anniversary Celebration

“This year we celebrate 40 years of regulatory excellence and anticipate a future of transforming nursing #regulation and embracing...

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