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Prescription painkillers

Prescription painkillers

06 Feb 2012

Just last week, we told you about legislation right here in Massachusetts aimed at squashing prescription drug abuse. ...

Vets busted for selling prescriptions

Vets busted for selling prescriptions

02 Feb 2012

…where they were living. The center provides multiple services to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, including alcohol and drug abuse/addiction rehabilitation services. In some cases, the complaints allege that the defendants were selling drugs that had… ...

Prescription drug abuse

Prescription drug abuse

01 Feb 2012

…that has surpassed car accidents as the state's leading cause of accidental deaths. We're talking about prescription drug abuse and new legislation is being unveiled targeting doctors who prescribe the drugs too much. To elaborate on this topic, Senator… ...

Prescription monitoring bill offered

Prescription monitoring bill offered

31 Jan 2012

BOSTON — Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray is preparing to unveil legislation she says will help the state extend its ongoing campaign against prescription drug abuse. ...

Police Seek Help On Drugged Driving

Police Seek Help On Drugged Driving

29 Jan 2012

…Schumer said. "With the explosive growth of prescription drug abuse it's vital that local law enforcement have the tools…
…5 years old and the other, 4 — died. Prescription drug abuse is being investigated in both cases. ...

Jackson Doc Seeks Release from Jail

Jackson Doc Seeks Release from Jail

27 Jan 2012

…his particular needs," said Flanagan. "One of which was his extremely precarious financial situation complicated by drug addiction. " Flanagan also cited the judge's refusal to sequester the jury and the presence of cameras in the courtroom as appellate… ...

Are stars hospitalized for…

27 Jan 2012

Drug addiction, eating disorders, depression, three-day benders -- experts say these are just a few of the conditions Hollywood publicists sometimes try to cover up using the blanket term "exhaustion." ...

Legendary soul singer Etta James…

20 Jan 2012

…success, however, was balanced against personal demons -- drug addiction. "I was trying to be cool," she told the AP in 1995…
…again when she got hooked on painkillers in the late 1980s. Drug addiction wasn't her only problem. She struggled with her weight… ...

Blues Legend Etta James Dies at 73

Blues Legend Etta James Dies at 73

20 Jan 2012

…industry. Then she spent years battling a drug addiction that she admitted sapped away at her…
…against personal demons, namely a drug addiction. "I was trying to be cool," she…
…on painkillers in the late 1980s. Drug addiction wasn't her only problem. She struggled… ...

Two Firsts for 'Idol' Audition Show

Two Firsts for 'Idol' Audition Show

20 Jan 2012

…intrigued” by the artist. The final audition of the night was also one of the most touching. Waitress Hallie Day has battled drug addiction and a recent suicide attempt, and only tried out under her husband’s insistence. She sings and emotional “I Will Survive… ...

New Painkiller Worries Abuse Experts

New Painkiller Worries Abuse Experts

12 Jan 2012

A second drug company has confirmed it plans to market a new form of the powerful and addictive painkiller hydrocodone, worrying experts who fear a narcotics "arms race" that could worsen a national problem with prescription drug abuse. ...

Man arrested for stealing from school

Man arrested for stealing from school

12 Jan 2012

…female resident also admitted to helping Desrosier in the theft. She allegedly told police she helped in order to feed a drug addiction. Police say she will be facing the same charges. According to police, Desrosier also admitted he was fueling his own… ...

Minister Opens Tattoo Parlor In Church

Minister Opens Tattoo Parlor In Church

07 Jan 2012

…in our culture today," said Bentley, who has two tattoos himself. "I don't think it should be owned by a culture of drug abuse and pornography." The pastor said he considered tattooing a "morally neutral" practice -- no different from pierced ears… ...

Soul Singer Howard Tate Dies At 72

Soul Singer Howard Tate Dies At 72

06 Dec 2011

Soul singer Howard Tate, who got a second chance at a musical career three decades after being derailed by disputes with industry executives, personal tragedy and drug addiction, has died at age 72. ...

Man Found Dead At 'Occupy Denton'

Man Found Dead At 'Occupy Denton'

04 Dec 2011

…describing him as "a fellow occupier, a kind and idealistic young man and a friend." His "lifelong struggle with drug addiction" was suspected to be a factor in his death, the press release said. Protest organizers believed he was homeless when… ...

McCready Defends Custody Decision

McCready Defends Custody Decision

02 Dec 2011

…final, truthful resolution." Over the years, McCready's career has been overshadowed by personal problems such as drug addiction, time in rehab and jail, the release of a purported sex tape and mental health issues that resulted in overdoses and attempted… ...

Mindy McCready Denies Kidnapping Son

Mindy McCready Denies Kidnapping Son

01 Dec 2011

…babies' father was not known. Over the years, McCready's career has been overshadowed by personal problems such as drug addiction, time in rehab and jail, the release of a purported sex tape, and mental health issues that resulted in overdoses and… ...

Jacksons: We Were Denied Access

Jacksons: We Were Denied Access

02 Nov 2011

…administering propofol to Jackson, who died in his LA mansion at the age of 50. Tito said his brother had developed a serious drug addiction following horrific scalp burns he received during a pyro accident shooting a Pepsi commercial in 1984. "The Pepsi commercial… ...

Teens' thoughts on marijuana changed?

Teens' thoughts on marijuana changed?

01 Nov 2011

…amount of THC, has steadily climbed since 1985, nearly tripling in two decades, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. "When you have a more potent form of any drug, you increase the chances that people will get addicted to it, and addicted… ...

Amy Winehouse Album Due in December

Amy Winehouse Album Due in December

31 Oct 2011

…song, on which Amy plays guitar, was recorded in a single take at her London home in 2009 as she battled to overcome her drug addiction. Her voice can be heard quaking as she tearfully delivers the lyrics. The last song she ever recorded, "Body & Soul… ...

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Prescription painkillers

Prescription painkillers

Just last week, we told you about legislation right here in Massachusetts aimed at squashing prescription drug abuse .

Mon, 6 Feb 2012
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“…We talked about legislation right here in Massachusetts and Washington in drug abuse that legislation has now passed unanimously. Prescription drugs are a real problem right now there is more information this time from the …”

“…I think it's good that any prevent them any drug abuse problem on. Would have attracted a lot of different happening -- like -- Drug prevention school or college or work with fairly …”

Prescription drug abuse

Prescription drug abuse

It's been called a pervasive public health threat; one that has surpassed car accidents as the state's leading cause of accidental deaths.

Wed, 1 Feb 2012
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“…act. Act in the leading cause accidental death. We're talking about prescription drug abuse and new ledge -- is being unveiled targeting doctors who prescribe the drugs too much. Joining -- elaborate on senator John Keating …”

Study: Parents part of teen drug problem

Study: Parents part of teen drug problem

A new study suggests that parents may be a part of the problem with teen prescription drug abuse .

Thu, 13 Oct 2011
Author of Rock Bottom, Michael Cooley

Author of Rock Bottom, Michael Cooley

Stories of drug abuse , gangs and homelessness rarely have happy endings. You certainly don't expect the subject of such battles to end up the CEO of a multi-million dollar company. But in his new book "Rock Bottom," Michael Cooley documents his path from the streets to success.

Mon, 22 Aug 2011
Opiate Addiction: A quiet epidemic

Opiate Addiction: A quiet epidemic

In light of Amy Winehouse's death, the issue of drug addiction is raising it's ugly head yet again. One of the fastest growing addictions is opiate addiction, or addiction to prescription pain killers. Many call it the quiet epidemic in this country.

Tue, 26 Jul 2011
MA Rep. wants Caylee's Law

MA Rep. wants Caylee's Law

Massachusetts Representative David Linsky wants the state to adopt a version of Caylee's Law.  He calls it a common sense bill that will protect children.

Mon, 11 Jul 2011
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“…I was a prosecutor for fourteen years for the legislature to do drug abuse cases directed murder. -- Act and I -- After that verdict last week to take a look at our actors realize the …”