Hoffman Overdose Prompts Congressional Scrutiny of Heroin Usage Spike
Hoffman Overdose Prompts Congressional Scrutiny of Heroin Usage Spike
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The Nevada Democrat made a point to discuss the topic while Leahy was on the floor, given the rise of heroin usage in the Green Mountain State. Reid noted that Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin has called the issue a crisis … “It is a crisis bubbling just …
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Physician Focus: Smoking, tobacco and your health
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We now have seven FDA-approved medications for tobacco addiction treatment, cognitive-behavioral treatments and excellent community resources such as free state quit lines and web- and phone-based resources to help people quit. Additional tobacco …
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Super Bowl Casts Spotlight on Gambling Disorder
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For people addicted to gambling, the Super Bowl is a siren's song: a desperate chance to get ahead or dig out of a hole they've already dug. It's a tantalizing opportunity to feed a habit that can lead to financial ruin, criminal activity, destroyed …
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