New hepatitis C drugs must be affordable worldwide, say campaigners
The recent breakthrough in treatment is, therefore, really good news. Drugs called direct-acting antivirals are going through the approvals process after excellent trials results. The leader of the pack is Gilead's sofosbuvir, licensed in Europe in … Read more on The Guardian

How Obamacare Is Changing Addiction Treatment Coverage
Provisions of the health care law — better known as "Obamacare," but officially the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — have been gradually implemented since the legislation's passage in 2008. Some of the major provisions finally take effect in 2014—for … Read more on Huffington Post

Health organisations demand affordable access to oral HCV drugs; oppose …
With the availability of oral drugs promising to simplify and improve hepatitis C (HCV) treatment in India, the Delhi Network of Positive People (DNP+) wants the ministry of health to start rolling out treatment with the same, for the millions of … Read more on pharmabiz.com

Indian Health Ministry urged to begin providing Hep C treatment now, oppose …
Indian Health Ministry urged to begin providing Hep C treatment now, oppose patent on new Hepatits C drug and demand affordable access. Posted by REPOST on March 21, 2014 Add comments. Mar 212014. Photo: MSF. [Médecins Sans Frontières, Link] … Read more on International IP and the Public Interest

Health Notes
Free stroke support group meeting for recovering stroke patients and their caregivers Tuesday, April 1, 6-7 p.m., at its Shelton location, 4 Corporate Drive. To register, call …. Al-Anon is a resource for family members and friends affected by … Read more on Monroe Courier

Can We All Stop Whining Like B *tches About the Difference Between …
There are few thing that make me want to swallow my own face with boredom more than the ridiculous, totally unnecessary, inane whining that goes on in recovery circles between those who describe themselves as a 'recovering' alcoholic, and those who … Read more on Huffington Post UK

Curbing Addiction Begins With Caring For the Children of Addicts
Laurie Dhue is the prime-time News Anchor and host of “For the Record” on TheBlaze TV. She's in long-term recovery from alcoholism, with seven years of continuous sobriety. Laurie is a member of the Caron Foundation's New York Advisory Board and has … Read more on TheBlaze.com

NJ heroin surge: Officials say recovery schools, other reforms headed for 2014
A public awareness campaign aimed at helping New Jerseyans realize residents hooked on prescription pills and heroin are victims, not junkies, will be launched this May, said Celina Gray, acting executive director of the Governor's Council on … Read more on NJ.com

Question by patcheze: What is Marijuana abuse?

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Answer by ChicagoParty5420
NO SUCH THING…:)

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Guest column: Is legalizing marijuana good for our kids?
Young people are more susceptible to addiction because their developing brains are not capable of moderating the drug's use and abuse. Marijuana is responsible for the most adolescent drug treatment admissions in this country and it is the second most … Read more on Florida Today

Feds' Medical Marijuana Program Abused By Opportunistic Criminals, RCMP Says
Police investigations have revealed various abuses of the federal medical marijuana program, including trafficking for personal gain, violent theft of homegrown pot and involvement of organized crime, RCMP Cpl. Shane Holmquist says in an affidavit … Read more on Huffington Post Canada

Tinted lights lead to child abuse charge for Loxahatchee men
A deputy pulled over Guillermo Ramirez, 49, of Loxahatchee Groves, driving near 66th Court N and Indian Trail Drive in Loxahatchee at about 7:30 p.m. and said he smelled a strong odor of marijuana. "Guillermo advised me that he had just received a copy … Read more on Sun-Sentinel

Age Matters: Marijuana, a fine line between recreation and therapy
Psychologically, per the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the main effects of marijuana on mood encompass a range of emotions, including euphoria, calmness, short-term memory loss, anxiety, and paranoia. Many now feel it is psychologically addictive … Read more on Roanoke Times (blog)

This Program Would Save Heroin Addicts' Lives, Help Curb Disease And Save …
And they argue that, because intravenous drug users are often low-income, needle exchanges could significantly reduce the burden on taxpayer-funded public health care by keeping users disease-free. Under U.S. drug … Partially kickstarted by the fatal … Read more on Huffington Post

Poll finds Iowans strongly support marijuana for medicinal purposes
If personal marijuana use were legal in Iowa, 57 percent of voters say it would not bother them if a neighbor grew marijuana in their home. Colorado's legalization of recreational marijuana has been bad for the state's national image, Iowa voters say … Read more on Quad City Times

Program helps workers get reliable transportation
The southwest Canton resident commutes about three miles to her clerical job with the Stark County Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Outreach Project. Feller got her vehicle in … However, the national headquarters for Ways to Work is … Read more on Canton Repository

What various leg pains, from cramps to numbness and tingling, can mean
Other possible causes: too little calcium, magnesium or potassium in your diet, or dehydration from not drinking enough water or from taking certain medications, notably diuretics used to control high blood pressure. What to … What to do: The pain … Read more on Washington Post

Arthur Morgan Weighed Down His Daughter's Car Seat, Tossed Her In A Creek …
Morgan fled to California following the child's death and was found in San Diego by a fugitive recovery task force. He was the subject of a nationwide manhunt and had been featured on the website of "America's Most Wanted" after Tierra's body was found. Read more on Huffington Post

Couple Shoots Up Heroin At Ohio McDonald's While Kids Play: Cops
They recovered from what police say were "life-threatening overdoses" of heroin. Authorities say the couple acknowledged taking the drugs while caring for two children, a 5-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy. Court documents show each pleaded not guilty. Read more on Huffington Post

Rep. Darryl Rouson rolls with the punches
Poverty issues, restoring felon voting rights and substance abuse recovery programs are his priorities heading into the 2014 Legislative session. Rouson also expects to be a leading voice on drug abuse recovery. A recovering drug addict, he said he is … Read more on Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Question by Emjay: Is there any free drug rehab help in Houston, Texas?
My sister is addicted to crack. Has no job, no money, no insurance. Can anyone please help me out with where do I even start to get her help? I am a single mother of two boys and although I have a job I don’t have extra money to put into this.

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Answer by angiebrown232
call that intervention show thats on A and E 1800 662 HELP i know they help people from all over . i hope your sister gets help i know that is a very powerful drug and the damage it can do. good luck

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Man blames drugs, alcohol for attack
Alexander Tsvetkov spent 20 days in Royal North Shore hospital in July 2013 after being bashed for refusing his attacker a cigarette on a night out in Sydney's St Leonards. Albert William Bolamatu, 35, has pleaded guilty to the charge of reckless … Read more on SBS

Python Eats Pet Chihuahua Mix Tied Up In Backyard (PHOTO)
'Sprinkles' the Koala following her life saving radiation treatment at the Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre in Brisbane, Australia, August 9, 2011. Suffering from an extremely rare case of excessive drooling, sprinkles developed a skin infection … Read more on Huffington Post