McMain Coach Kevin Roussell recovering from thyroid-related surgery
Surgery was performed last Thursday at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center where Roussell was taken by ambulance after collapsing unconscious during the evening of Jan. 30. State Coach of the Year in Class 3A football and All-Metro New Orleans … Read more on The Times-Picayune

Shirley Temple Survived Being the Biggest Child Star of All Time With Wit and …
Not, that is, unless you wish for them an adult life—presuming they live so long—stamped by professional failure, revolving door rehab, and psychiatric counseling with no expiration date. There are few exceptions to the downward …. When she did … Read more on Daily Beast

Motorist involved in fatal crash with St. Charles Sheriff's deputy sues …
Tregre, of Hahnville, was wearing a seat belt and was taken to LSU Public Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center in New Orleans with critical injuries. In the suit filed … He is currently in rehabilitation to regain the ability to walk, according to his … Read more on The Times-Picayune

Trace Adkins' Father Dies
… in nearby Springhill, La. Trace Adkins entered an alcohol rehab treatment facility in Florida on Jan. … According to news reports, he was allowed to leave the rehab center to return to Louisiana when his father's condition worsened. Aaron Adkins … Read more on CMT.com

Rehab Leaders Ousted After THR Probe Planning New Facility
"People pull up in their cars in the middle of the night, knocking on doors, asking for the 'drug rehab mansion,'" says one neighbor, film producer Joseph Nasser. "You've got an elementary school down the street. I mean, what the heck?" THR … Read more on Hollywood Reporter

Attorneys General Ask FDA to Rethink Zohydro ER Approval
"Law enforcement officers, public health workers, and substance abuse treatment providers are just now beginning to stem the tide of prescription drug addiction. … "Due to the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended … Read more on Medscape

State laws, police practices contribute to 'HIV epidemic' in Louisiana, report …
In the 57-page report, "In Harm's Way: State Response to Sex Workers, Drug Users, and HIV in New Orleans," researchers at the non-governmental watchdog organization said that laws that criminalize sex work and a dearth of syringe-access programs in the … Read more on NOLA.com

Drug Rehab La Vergne Implements Groundbreaking New Addiction Therapy …
The dedicated addiction counselors at Drug Rehab La Vergne recently saw a steady increase in the number of patients seeking help for addiction. The most disturbing aspect was the number of people looking for help who had already attempted to get sober … Read more on PR Web (press release)

'We didn't see it coming'
An event to raise money for the home, which is a recovery place for recently incarcerated women with addictions, it featured guest speakers whose lives had been affected by drug abuse. Toni said she had never suspected her son was on drugs. He had lied … Read more on The Herald Argus

Heroin fuels surge in deadly overdoses in Jefferson Parish
Louisiana's spike in smack mirrors the trend across the country, according to Joseph Shepherd, acting special agent in charge for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's New Orleans division. "Nationally, we've seen a big uptick in … But that … Read more on NOLA.com

Spadafora knows this championship bout can change his life
After winning the world title at 23 and making eight defenses, his prime was spent going in and out of jail and rehabilitation centers. Arrested for shooting his ex-girlfriend, he slipped into a cycle of abusing alcohol and drugs and violating parole … Read more on Tribune-Review

Jacksonville Drug Detox Announces Consultations for Individuals Seeking …
The drug detox center immediately begins with physical detoxification. Withdrawal symptoms can seemingly cripple a person physically and emotionally. If a person chooses to detox without supervision, then that person loses control of his or her mental … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Heroin at the Shore: Rehab centers struggle to keep up with demand
New Jersey gets mixed reviews by officials and professionals for its suite of treatment options, but few argue that the state, and especially the Jersey Shore, lack the detox facilities, long-term programs and halfway homes that are needed to keep up … Read more on Cherry Hill Courier Post

New Orleans LA Drug Detox Center Announces No Charge Drug & Alcohol …
Medical Drug Detox Center is announcing that immediate, free drug and alcohol detoxification consultations are now available in New Orleans, La. People that live in New Orleans understand that heavy involvement with drugs like barbiturates, Darvon, … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Seroquel Addiction and Seroquel Abuse

Staten Island parents should heed lessons learned about youth drug abuse after …
As in New Orleans, part of the long-term recovery plan has to address the needs of adolescents to cope with stress without turning to drugs and alcohol which will affect the rest of their lives, the psychiatrist noted. “The lesson learned from New …
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Take precautions to avoid getting, spreading influenza
Members of the campus community should call the center regarding availability before coming in to be vaccinated. "Getting a flu shot will protect against this season's three … Most people don't need medical care or antiviral drugs. You can do self …
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Staten Island parents should heed lessons learned about youth drug abuse after …
As in New Orleans, part of the long-term recovery plan has to address the needs of adolescents to cope with stress without turning to drugs and alcohol which will affect the rest of their lives, the psychiatrist noted. “The lesson learned from New …
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The 70th Annual Golden Globes Were an Embarrassing Joke Obviously But Also …
For others still, there also appears to be free alcohol. But those explanations are all well and good for the people attending the awards, so what's OUR excuse for caring about the Golden Globes? And don't say that they're some kind of prelude to or …
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Jessica Ebelhar/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Colleen Lutz, mother of Terry Rogaczewski, and family friend Paul Long listen to proceedings for Rogaczewski on Thursday at the Regional Justice Center. Jessica Ebelhar/Las Vegas … The next thing her son knew, he was in a hospital bed recovering from …
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