NATO in Afghanistan – Treating Kabul’s Drug Addicts

Published February 6, 2013

NATO in Afghanistan – Treating Kabul’s drug addicts – On average 1 person in 30 is addicted to drugs in Kabul, Afghanistan. A special center is helping to wean them away from using drugs. More on WADAN: www.wadan.org

Hospitals Try House Calls to Cut Costs, Admissions

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In addition to a growing number of doctors treating frail patients at home, insurers and health systems are sending teams of doctors, nurses, physician assistants and pharmacists into homes to monitor patients, administer treatments, ensure medications …
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The troubled 45-year-old has "complex issues" say his management company

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His working class background and precocious talent drew comparisons with George Best, but like the former Manchester United legend, who died in 2005, the demons of alcohol addiction have taken an ominous toll. "Alcoholic Paul Gascoigne has been …
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LICADD Awarded 2013 Social Agency of the Year

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LICADD provides direct support to over 6,600 individuals and families annually through substance abuse interventions, treatment referrals and recovery support services. The student assistance program (SAP) delivers prevention education trainings to 20 …
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