Addiction and Families – Tom, Father of an Addict – Nova Counseling Services
Addiction and Families – Tom, Father of an addict – Nova Counseling Services – Tom, the father of a recovering addict, shares the story of his son’s addiction and recovery, including how it affected their family and his son’s time spent at Nova Counseling Services in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Nova provides alcohol and drug addiction treatment services, including a residential program, counseling, a halfway house and aftercare. Visit www.NovaOshkosh.com for more information.
Northland faces an epidemic in opiate drug addiction
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“Clearly, we have all the ingredients of a prescription opiate and heroin epidemic in the state of Minnesota,” said Carol Falkowski, Minnesota's former drug-abuse strategy officer and a national expert on the issue. Dr. David Schultz, the founder and …
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Michael Douglas' Drug–Addict Son Cameron Attacked in Prison
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Michael Douglas's drug-addict son has allegedly been attacked by fellow inmates in prison after a New York mobster placed a $ 100 (£62.50) bounty on his head for being a "rat". Cameron Douglas, 34, who is serving a five-year sentence for drug-related …
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Prescription drugs: 'The new killer for young and middle-aged people'
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Boe said people who abuse drugs come to the emergency room with symptoms such as an altered mental state, confusion, slurred speech and euphoria. They may be unable to breathe on their own. In severe cases, patients present with excited delirium or …
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Prescription drug use rising, heroin remains problem in Indian Valley
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“I miss my son very much,” McIntyre said. “I still cry every day.” McIntyre, who lives in Harleysville, started the organization One Life One Chance with a group of parents who wanted a support group to talk about children who have struggled with or …
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