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1 hr ago | Brandon Sun

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter to release memoir about substance abuse, tumultuous family Sept. 25

The Backstreet Boys singer will release a memoir, "Facing the Music and Living to Talk About It," on Sept.

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Related Topix: Nick Carter, A.J. McLean, Health, Pop/Rock, Backstreet Boys

2 hrs ago | Real Bollywood

Richie Sambora hits back at Jon Bon Jovi's alcohol abuse accusations

Washington, May 23: Richie Sambora has slammed Jon Bon Jovi for hinting that the guitarist left the duo's 'Because We Can' tour because of alcohol abuse.

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Related Topix: Jon Bon Jovi, Pop/Rock, Richie Sambora, Medicine, Alcoholism, Health, Bon Jovi

6 hrs ago | Medical Daily

Drugs Are My Anti-Drug: Cocaine Addiction Could Be Cured By Promising New Antidote

A new study identifies a potential remedy for cocaine addiction, already approved for use in humans, which could expedite clinical trials.

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Related Topix: Johns Hopkins University, Health, Medicine, Alcoholism

Wed May 22, 2013

CBS Local

Dangerous Drug Creating New Addicts

There is a new epidemic of people who have been addicted to opium pills switching over to another dangerous drug which has gotten easier and cheaper to acquire.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Health

Florida Today

BEST Dr. Stephanie: Task force takes aim at infant drug addiction

It's a tragic way to begin life, but far too many infants in Florida and Brevard are born addicted to narcotics.

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Related Topix: Health, Florida, Florida Government, Drugs, Nursing

High Times

Uncle Sam Flunks Out

In many instances, anti-drug programs are our children's first encounter with the cannabis leaf and other archetypal drug imagery.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Family, Kids, Health

Adrants

Drunk Girl Pukes Up Father in Disgusting PSA

It's sort of expected drug-related PSAs will shock, disgust and make you squirm.

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Related Topix: Health, Alcoholism, Medicine

The Tennessean

Study: Teenage pill abuse on the rise

A recent study of teens from across the country found that teen prescription drug abuse is on the rise.

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Related Topix: Health, Medicine, ADHD

Post and Courier

Simple test could offer key to improving South Carolinaa s high infant mortality rate

It aims to help reduce the state's infant mortality rate, which is above the national average.

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Related Topix: Smoking, Medicine, Health, Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medicaid, Mauldin, SC

Tue May 21, 2013

WLOS

ARC of NC leader going to state government post

A longtime advocate for people with mental disabilities in North Carolina is joining state government as the director of the agency that oversees services for them and others with mental illness or alcohol or drug abuse problems.

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Related Topix: North Carolina Government, North Carolina, Health

Medical News Today

The Earlier The Age At Which Youth Take Their First Alcoholic Drink,...

Main Category: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health ; Neurology / Neuroscience Article Date: 21 May 2013 - 0:00 PDT Research shows that the earlier the age at which youth take their first alcoholic drink, the greater the risk of developing alcohol problems.

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Related Topix: Health

Medical Daily

Proposed Mandatory Drug Testing For Doctors Won't Work, ACLU Says

A state ballot proposal in California aimed toward making drug tests mandatory for all doctors has been branded "a publicity stunt" by one California Medical Association spokeswoman.

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Related Topix: Drug Testing, ACLU, Health, Activism, Drugs

San Jose Mercury News

Hicks: Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne back together

The pair -- who split earlier this year over Ozzy's substance abuse -- appeared together Saturday on the red carpet for a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender event in Beverly Hills California over the weekend.

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Related Topix: Health, Gay/Lesbian, Transgender, Beverly Hills, CA, Drugs, Bieber, CA, Entertainment

Mon May 20, 2013

WKYC-TV

WKYC Heroin documentary leads to action

Tackling a serious social issue, Senior Health Correspondent Monica Robins was honored Monday at the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Health, Cuyahoga County, OH

Addiction Info

More babies being born addicted to prescription drugs

At East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, nurses and doctors are scrambling to deal with a problem that is quickly becoming an epidemic: babies who are born addicted to prescription drugs.

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Related Topix: Tennessee Government, Tennessee, East Tennessee Children's Hospital, Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Nursing, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Health

Monsters and Critics

Brooke Mueller's drug abuse under investigation

The third former wife of Charlie Sheen is embroiled in an on-going investigation to decide whether she can retain custody of the pair's twin sons, and her 'medical records' could be made available.

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Related Topix: Health, Drug Enforcement Administration

InteliHealth

CDC: 1 in 5 Kids Has a Mental Disorder

In any given year, up to 1 in 5 U.S. children has a mental health disorder, a new report says.

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Related Topix: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Family, Kids, Biotech, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, ADHD, Health, Depression

Sun May 19, 2013

Newkerala.com

Lindsay Lohan avoiding Mueller in rehab?

Los Angeles, May 19 : Actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly avoiding Brooke Mueller, who wants to become her close friend, in a rehab.

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Related Topix: Health, Alcoholism, Medicine

SeacoastOnline

When mom's an addict, so is her baby

Drug addiction is a sad reality on the Seacoast and across the country and often the smallest, most innocent victims are the ones with no choice.

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Related Topix: Health, Drugs, Pediatrics

Sat May 18, 2013

Silver City Sun-News

Health Council hires drug prevention coordinator

The Grant County Community Health Council has hired Razanna Robinson-Thomas to coordinate a new grant-funded program focused on preventing prescription drug abuse and drinking among youth.

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Related Topix: Grant County, NM, Health, Gila, NM, Graceland University, Hidalgo County, NM, Bayard, NM