As Risk Grew, Hospitals Turned a Blind Eye

As risk grew, hospitals turned a blind eye

Filed under: drug addiction stories

In Kwiatkowski's case, the substitute syringes were contaminated with traces of the virus he acquired during his state-to-state travels and years of drug abuse. Kwiatkowski declined to be interviewed for this story. His case has become a stark reminder …
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Are Parents Powerless when Teens Abuse Rx Drugs?

Filed under: drug addiction stories

During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog will look at this issue through the stories of former teen prescription-drug users now in recovery, their parents and local addiction-recovery experts working to treat addicted teens and help parents …
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A door opens for homeless women

Filed under: drug addiction stories

With three children at the time, and one on the way, her childhood dream of becoming a glamorous pop singer had faded behind the reality of poverty, raising a family and feeding her drug addiction. Khatatbeh's story is similar to those of thousands of …
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White Bear mother recounts drug-use hell

Filed under: drug addiction stories

"If you remove the shame and stigma of addiction, people start to see it as a disease," DeGree said. "My whole goal is to be open and honest — to be really honest — in case anyone else is going through the same thing. Drug addicts aren't bad people …
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Teens share their drug abuse stories

 

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RT @Brit_in_Jax: RT @Brit_in_Jax: I love hearing success stories of people set free from drug addiction. . . Only Jesus can transform! Teen challenge uk … – by HayMylesy (Hayley Myles)

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RT @Brit_in_Jax: RT @Brit_in_Jax: I love hearing success stories of people set free from drug addiction. . . Only Jesus can transform! Teen challenge uk … – by JulieMurray_ (Julie Murray)