Women in Pain

Published July 19, 2013

Women in Pain

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One of the most striking aspects of this tragic increase in women dying from painkiller overdose is its occurrence in the context of a well-documented history of the under-treatment of women in pain. Numerous studies have revealed that in equivalent …
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Irate Ivy League professor calls God 'a white racist god' after Zimmerman verdict

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In light of a Florida jury verdict finding George Zimmerman not guilty, a professor at an Ivy League university has now concluded that God is “a white racist god with a problem” who “is carrying a gun and stalking young black men.” The fulmination is …
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2nd chance for George Hettrick, Hunton & Williams pro bono chair

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Stress is one of the most important predictors of substance abuse, reported Justin J. Anker with the Butler Center for Research, part of the Hazelden Foundation's addiction treatment program in Minnesota. "As a profession, lawyers have a pretty …
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OPINION: Responsibility

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“I'm going to suggest to President Brewer that on the reservation, they need to have more action on treatment of alcohol abuse,” Heineman said after the meeting. “Let's tackle the problem … Meanwhile, the reservation has just one drug and alcohol …
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