Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers' prenatal drug use
A bill to allow criminal assault charges against women whose infants suffer harm from their mothers' prenatal drug abuse may soon be on the books in Tennessee. The bill now awaits a signature from Republican Gov. Bill Haslam. The measure would allow … Read more on MSNBC

Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and county jails. While Christie has frequently said that drug and alcohol abuse is an … Read more on CNN (blog)

Forum On Drug Abuse Hears from Recovering Addicts
(AP) _ The president's top adviser on drug policy urged those recovering from drug addiction to give hope to others by speaking out, saying that stigma and denial about substance abuse are obstacles to treatment. Michael Botticelli, acting director of … Read more on CBS Local

W.Va. addiction treatment facility seeks funds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A $ 10 million fundraising campaign is under way to build West Virginia's first residential treatment facility for addiction. Officials for the T-Center say there's a need for residential, family and outpatient services in the state … Read more on Bellingham Herald

Holistix by the Sea Now Offers Acupuncture for Addiction Treatment
Holistix by the Sea, an addiction treatment center that helps individuals overcome drug and alcohol addiction, now offers acupuncture as part of its comprehensive addiction rehabilitation programs. Acupuncture is a proven method of flushing toxins from … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Fighting heroin addiction / Treatment beds needed
And most of Atlantic County's treatment beds are at the John Brooks Recovery Center in Atlantic City – where most of the recent discussion has not been about expansion but about how to hide the recovering addicts from tourists. Certainly, New Jersey is … Read more on Press of Atlantic City

Rob Kardashian rehab: Rob Kardashian checks into treatment center
Rob Kardashian has entered rehab according to multiple sources. On April 16, Radar Online reported that Rob has checked into The Meadows trauma and addiction treatment center in Arizona to get help. The reality star has been struggling with depression … Read more on Examiner.com

States Battle Asthma as Numbers Grow
“Missouri is doing the most innovative policy interventions on asthma at this time,” said Charlotte Collins, senior vice president for policy and programs at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). “There is lots of buzz inside the … Read more on Gant Daily

Sovaldi: Who's to Blame for the 00 a Day Cure?
based Gilead Sciences was developing its hepatitis C treatment, Sovaldi, the medical community was wowed by the 90% cure rate the drug racked up in clinical trials. …. statement to K@W that the company has established “one of the most comprehensive … Read more on Knowledge@Wharton

Substance abuse prevention program heading to Rockaway
The Rockaway Borough Municipal Alliance Committee and the Morris County Prevention is Key, Community Trials Intervention program will host the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey's "15 Minute Child Break" program on Wednesday, May 21 from 7 … Read more on NJ.com

Question by Californian: if you abuse tylenol badly, are you a drug user?

Best answer:

Answer by theuglyone
don’t think so. x

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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Under the unique facts of this case, the appellate panel concludes that retroactive application of the newly enacted regulation would be unfair. … The panel reverses, finding that the judge abused his discretion in denying defendant's motion because … Read more on New Jersey Law Journal

20 Wild Things You Might Not Know About 'Major League' For Its 25th Anniversary
Charlie Sheen was all 'roided up. Yes, you read that right, Sheen admitted to Sports Illustrated that he got juiced up for the role because he thought it would make his pitch even faster. Considering the guy's history of drug abuse, it's probably not … Read more on Uproxx

Guest Column: Marijuana is far safer than alcohol
So, let's talk facts and see where they lead. First, the pharmacology. Physical addiction is generally measured in two ways: One, you need more of the drug to achieve a similar effect, and two, stopping the drug leads to a distinct set of withdrawal … Read more on Tahoe Daily Tribune

US Moves To Restrict Travelers Taking International Flights
She is far from the first British celebrity said to have found entry into the US difficult due to convictions or drug use. … The Barrett's lawyers are arguing that the IRS has repeatedly misrepresented the facts and has perjured herself on numerous … Read more on The Market Oracle

Opinion: Drug treatment in NJ breaks the cycle of crime, prison time
By Neil Weisfeld. The stars are nearly aligned. Key Democrats and Republicans appear to support a general change in policy that will save New Jersey lives and money. The change will make the Garden State a leader in an area of growing national concern. Read more on NJ.com

Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
In the course of Marchese's five-year battle with heroin, the young man from Blackwood, N.J., was repeatedly denied admission to treatment facilities, often because his insurance company wouldn't cover the cost. After abusing marijuana and prescription … Read more on New Jersey Herald

NJ Transit sued for suspending employee in medical marijuana program
He told NJ Transit's medical director he used medicinal marijuana, and offered to apply for “non-safety sensitive position” if his treatment was a problem, according to the lawsuit. The suit says the medical director Patrice Verner, “told him that he … Read more on NJ.com

Man, 23, admits robbing teen
The sentence, to be followed by three years of supervised probation and mental health and drug treatment, was the result of a plea agreement reached between Quirindongo-Rivera's attorney and prosecutors. Prosecutor Michael Patten said the victim, 16, … Read more on The Salem News

Maine House gives first nod to modified drug enforcement bill
The House voted 126-14 to approve a proposal that now provides approximately $ 2.5 million for the hiring of drug enforcement agents, state prosecutors, judges and money to fund drug treatment programs. The governor's original bill focused solely on … Read more on Press Herald

Experimental drug shows promise for treatment-resistant leukemias
Research in mice and human cell lines has identified an experimental compound dubbed TTT-3002 as potentially one of the most potent drugs available to block genetic mutations in cancer cells blamed for some forms of treatment-resistant leukemia. Read more on EurekAlert (press release)

New Adolescent Helpline in Kenilworth Aids Search for Substance Abuse …
LIGHTNING RELEASES (4/3/2014)- Teenage drug and alcohol addiction is a serious issue throughout New Jersey. Countless adolescents in Kenilworth, NJ battle substance abuse on a daily basis. Unfortunately a large percentage of young people suffering … Read more on Ticker Report