Lawmakers Begin to Shape Battle Plan for Fight Against Opioids and Heroin

Lawmakers Begin to Shape Battle Plan for Fight Against Opioids and Heroin

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Their recommendations range from expanding what doctors are required to learn about addictions and conducting a public-awareness campaign to providing addiction treatment in jails and using technology to link primary care providers with addiction …
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Well of support for Martin Walsh among those in recovery

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In the Legislature, he became the leading advocate for funding for substance abuse treatment programs. He's also a go-to guy who fields calls on his cellphone, even while he's on the campaign trail, from people who desperately need help finding beds in …
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The help desk: My children are addicted to computers – should I restrict their

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Q. I have a son aged 12 and a daughter of 14. I'm devoted to both of them but I'm becoming extremely frustrated by their addiction to computers. My 14-year-old daughter in particular seems almost obsessed and this is a cause of quite a lot of conflict …
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6 Tips to Help Parents Put Down Their Phones, Now

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I am addicted to my phone. I find I am on it WAY too much and not only does that mean I miss out on stuff with my girls, but I am missing out on everything else. HELP! Bravo for bravely admitting that your love affair with your cell phone may have …
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