drug policy

Deaths Make Heroin a High Priority in St. Francis

Deaths make heroin a high priority in St. Francis
In the Twin Cities, a new population of heroin users has emerged, said Carol Falkowski, CEO and founder of Drug Abuse Dialogues. Almost half of those entering treatment for heroin are men between 18 and 25, Falkowski said. Jake Schmaus, a… Continue reading

Allegations of Drug Use Emerge in Trial of Nigella Lawson’s Former Assistants – CNN

Allegations of drug use emerge in trial of Nigella Lawson’s former assistants – CNN


Indian Express
Allegations of drug use emerge in trial of Nigella Lawson's former assistants
CNN
The defense also read a statement from Saatchi saying that he learned of Lawson's alleged drug use in June, around the… Continue reading

Brandon Browner Reportedly Violates Substance-Abuse Policy – the Seattle Times

Brandon Browner reportedly violates substance-abuse policy – The Seattle Times


CBS sports.com (blog)
Brandon Browner reportedly violates substanceabuse policy
The Seattle Times
The Browner news came a day after it was learned that cornerback Walter Thurmond, who started in place of Browner in the Seahawks' win over the… Continue reading

Report: Walter Thurmond Hit With Four-Game Substance Abuse Suspension – NBCSports.com

Report: Walter Thurmond hit with four-game substance abuse suspension – NBCSports.com


New York Daily News
Report: Walter Thurmond hit with four-game substance abuse suspension
NBCSports.com
The article clearly says he did NOT get suspended for breaking the performance-enhancing drug policy, and is getting suspended for substance abuse. He smoked… Continue reading

JR Smith Returns to NY Knicks After Ban

JR Smith returns to NY Knicks after ban
The NBA's reigning Sixth Man of the Year is cleared to make his season debut Sunday at noon against the San Antonio Spurs after missing the first five games while serving a suspension for violating the league's drug policy. Smith is still… Continue reading

Primary Care Option for Hepatitis C Treatment Cost-Effective

Primary Care Option for Hepatitis C Treatment Cost-Effective
WASHINGTON, DC — The Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) program, which trains primary care physicians to treat patients infected with hepatitis C in underserved communities, is cost-effective, a new analysis shows. "ECHO provides … Read more on Medscape

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