Gerald and Betty Ford's daughter continues their projects

Gerald and Betty Ford's daughter continues their projects

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As the daughter of former President Gerald Ford and Betty Ford, Bales now speaks around the country to bring attention to the issues that her parents championed — primarily breast cancer research and alcohol and drug addiction treatment. Last week …
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Clear Legal Sanctions Can Get Users Off Drugs

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The spread of heroin abuse creates the need for more drug treatment. But making treatment more available solves only half the problem. Most people who “need” treatment by clinical criteria aren't ready to give up their favorite drugs. For those who …
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U.S. FDA approves Paladin drug to treat tropical disease

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March 19 (Reuters) – U.S. regulators on Wednesday approved a drug, Impavido, to treat the tropical disease leishmaniasis, which is caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through fly bites. The drug, also known as miltefosine, is already approved …
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Compass: Don't cut residential treatment for addicts

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We hope our legislators will reconsider the cuts to the state Behavioral Health grants that fund residential addiction treatment. Alaska has startlingly high rates of addiction and cutting funding for residential substance abuse treatment when Alaska …
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