What Is Addiction?

What is addiction? – In an informal therapy group, Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of NIDA, discusses addiction as a brain disease with addicts and family members. She notes the enviro…

County says no to drug testing

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Scotland County's Board of Commissioners debated whether to support a bill that would require those on welfare to be drug tested. Commissioner John Cooley asked the board to “request legislation to require drug tests for public assistance … “The …
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Why Won't Scott Fishman Talk Straight About Drug Addiction? Marianne Skolek Salem-News.com. "A person can … A patient treated effectively for pain with the same "addictive" drug finds a stable dose that helps balance pain with improved function. A …
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Synthetic Drugs: A New Scourge in Missouri

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Before the question and answer session began, Mr. Jeff Tucker, a panel member, rose and gave a moving talk about his family's unfortunate experience with synthetic drugs. Mr. Tucker is the … Mr. Jamie Myers, Executive Director of Prevention …
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