SPECIAL REPORT, DAY 2: Fighting Back Against Heroin's Stranglehold

SPECIAL REPORT, DAY 2: Fighting back against heroin's stranglehold

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People outside addiction services think a heroin addict seeking to reform must move from abuse to detox to treatment, after which he or she will end up drug-free. But that won't happen for everyone, more “pathways” are required, according to Focus …
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Addictions Awareness week kicks off

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The awareness week helps reduce stigma around the discourse of addiction to drugs, gambling and alcohol, which can have disastrous effects if used in excess. “Some of my family members have lost everything to the point where they are as low as they …
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Drug Rehabilitation: Acceptance helps recovery from addiction

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Drug abuse treatment centers offer a wide range of programs to help people maintain their sobriety after rehab. Personalized aftercare programs help recovering addicts respond to stressful situations in a healthy, drug-free way. Benefits of Drug …
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Police can only do so much to reduce Baltimore's homicide rate [Letter]

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Poverty contributes to criminal intent; broken families contribute; drug use contributes; alcoholism contributes; anti-social behavior contributes; lack of education contributes; hunger contributes; cultural differences contribute; mental issues …
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