Substance Abuse
Eli Rogers suspended one game for violating substance abuse policy
PITTSBURGH -- The NFL has suspended Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers for one game for violation of the league's substance abuse policy.<p>In a …
Football (U.S.)Missouri asks to add addiction treatment to St. Louis health program for poor, uninsured
St. Louis health officials want to add addiction treatment to the region’s health program for low-income people without insurance.<p>The Missouri …
Health CareCentre submits plan to check drug abuse, says taken concrete steps
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that it has finalised the national plan to combat drug abuse amongst children …
NGOsTroopers seize meth, guns in Butler County
A traffic stop in Middletown resulted in the seizure of 70 grams of methamphetamine valued at approximately $7,070 as well as two handguns, according …
CrimeHarlem Globetrotter great 'Jumpin’ Johnny' Kline dead at 86
John “Jumpin’ Johnny” Kline, a member of the storied Harlem Globetrotters who overcame addiction to become a renowned drug abuse counselor, has …
Wayne State UniversityBins to help dispose of unwanted drugs
CLOSE<p>Through the Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs program, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and schools team up to get students interested in fishing and …
MontanaRavens CB Jimmy Smith suspended four games for personal conduct violation
The NFL has suspended the top cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens, Jimmy Smith, four games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy relating to an ongoing custody disagreement with his former girlfriend.<p>“The NFL found evidence of threatening and emotionally abusive behaviors by Jimmy …
SportsOpioids and the Workplace: New Tools to Help Employers Address the Challenge
Michael Botticelli, one of the nation's leading addiction experts, joined the Grayken Center for Addiction at BMC as Executive Director at its …
BostonSmall study suggests benefits of computer-guided CBT for substance abuse
There is no way to meet the need for substance abuse treatment through the current healthcare system. The number of people who need treatment for …
HealthFinnair confirms: Intoxicated pilot was their employee
Finland's national airline Finnair confirmed that a pilot who reported for work intoxicated on Wednesday at Helsinki Airport was one of its employees.<p>…
FinlandWeighing in on grating question of American greatness
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with the Gallup Poll’s Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. …
Andrew CuomoFasano: New Haven Mass Overdose A Wakeup Call To City
State Sen. Len Fasano criticized New Haven officials for letting the Green become a "place of despair."<p>NORTH HAVEN, CT — State Senate Republican …
New HavenTransformations Treatment Center Sports Summit - The First-Ever National Event Addressing Pro-Athlete Substance Abuse
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Transformations Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center will hold the first-ever National Sports Summit, August 20-21 at the Hyatt Place in Delray Beach, FL.—gathering addiction experts, former athletes, and clinical leaders from all major …
Drug AddictionReport: Carlos Henderson to be suspended for violating league substance abuse policy
After failing to report to the Denver Broncos training camp practices a few weeks ago, Ryan O’Halloran of The Denver Post is reporting that Carlos …
Football (U.S.)New session—Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Library
The opioid crisis is destroying lives, and many libraries are witnessing this problem first-hand among their patrons, with some librarians even being …
LibrariesTaiwanese inmate found dead in Tangerang cell
A 44-year-old Taiwanese inmate initialed FCK was found dead in his Tangerang cell at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, a prison officer has said.<p>The suspected cause …
AirportsUS teens with antisocial, substance abuse issues five times more likely to die young, study finds
New research published in the journal Addiction revealed that American youth with conduct and substance use disorders — and their siblings — have a …
SiblingsSubstance Abuse in Divorce is as Complicated as You’d Think
For many divorcing couples, resolving custody can often be the most protracted part of the process. Determining a schedule that offers both parents …
Substance AbuseAre antisocial teens at a greater risk of dying young?
A recent study has found that teens who are more prone to substance abuse which also leads to antisocial behaviour are more likely to die young
Substance AbuseKiwi singer stuns Māori Affairs Committee with performance
A kiwi singer stunned politicians today in a surprise stand-up performance during a Māori Affairs Select Committee.<p>Caii-Michelle Baker, who was …
New ZealandWhy South Africa needs a rethink on substance abuse
Durban - South Africa is losing the war on substance abuse because of " old ideas of treatment" that is contributing to the multi-billion dent to the …
DurbanManly Arts Can Lead to Injuries and Addiction
—There’s a difference between manly and macho. Arguably serving your country in the armed services or on the nation’s police forces is manly while …
The BrainRandy Gregory: More went into recovery than just dealing with substance abuse issues
AP<p>The odds were against Randy Gregory ever returning to the football field. They’re probably just as long for him to stay on the field for long.<p>But …
NFLAG Tim Fox details plan to tackle Montana's "frightening level" of substance abuse
An estimated 64,000 Montanans over the age of 18 suffered from a substance abuse disorder in 2016, though the state mustered the resources to treat …
Drug AddictionAG Fox lays out substance abuse prevention plan at Missoula forum
Calling substance abuse the “greatest challenge facing our state,” Montana Attorney General Tim Fox laid out the first steps Monday of a Department …
MontanaState announces boost to substance abuse care funding
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut is receiving a $10 million grant that will be used to increase access to care for individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders.<p>Gov. Dannel Malloy says Monday the funding will also be used to address the opioid crisis by improving access to …
Mental HealthStudies point to rising drug abuse among women in Punjab
The problem of drug abuse in Punjab over the years has largely been focused on males even as experts and studies point out that the number of women …
India NewsFourth Joburg drug treatment centre opens in inner city
<b>The inner city’s Joubert Park Clinic has made way for the establishment of the City of Johannesburg‘s fourth substance abuse treatment centre on 7</b> …
Drug AddictionNFL suspends Kevin Pierre-Louis one game
Getty Images<p>The Jets announced the suspension of linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis for the first game of the regular season. Pierre-Louis violated the …
NFLTeenagers with conduct and substance abuse problems are more likely to die young, Colorado researchers find
Teenagers with serious antisocial behaviors and substance-use histories are more likely to die prematurely, according to a new study by researchers …
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