Creating an Oasis in a Southern ‘Food Desert’
Creating an oasis in a Southern ‘food desert’
Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN)– For more than a decade, Robin Emmons felt helpless as her older brother lived on the streets, eating out of garbage cans. She tried repeatedly to get him help for his mental illness, but authorities told her …… Continue reading
Part 2: Recovery Resources Looks at Gambling Addiction
Part 2: Recovery Resources looks at gambling addiction
Jennifer Clegg, gambling program supervisor at Recovery Resources (RR) in Cleveland, addresses the problem of gambling addiction. RR helps people triumph over mental illness, alcoholism and other addictions. "Research indicates that people with a … Read more on SalemNews.net
Problem Gambling Linked to… Continue reading
Lamar Odom Enters Treatment for Substance Abuse
Lamar Odom Enters Treatment for Substance Abuse
Shapiro and the late Robert Kardashian worked on the O.J. Simpson case together, and Shapiro has helped the family with past legal problems. Shapiro's son died of an overdose in 2005 at age 24, and Shapiro has been active in drug addiction charities.… Continue reading
Reader Profile – Rosemary Otero
Reader Profile – Rosemary Otero
I believe we need more government funding for low-income housing, and I also think that we need to provide more opportunities to help people who are struggling with mental illness and/or drug addiction. Who is your favorite historical figure and why … Read more on… Continue reading
Doctor Sentenced in Brunswick 'Pill Mill'
Doctor sentenced in Brunswick 'pill mill'
His brother also didn't know what he had done to get in trouble, and it fell to him to explain that he had prescribed drugs outside the normal course of medical practice and in violation of federal law, Davidson Momah said. “His kind and… Continue reading