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Author Karen Steward Warns Rise in Pain Killer Prescriptions May Endanger Adhesions Patients

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Author and activist Karen Steward cautioned today that as the number of opioid pain medication prescriptions for chronic abdominal pain rises, doctors may overlook the signs of intestinal adhesions, a potentially life-threatening condition.

(PRWeb December 29, 2011)

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Ohio starts targeted anti-opiate campaign

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:18:05 +0000

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COLUMBUS — A class of prescription painkillers has saddled too many young adults in Ohio with addiction.Now, the state hopes the stories of a veteran, a mother, an aunt and a friend — all whose lives have been changed irrevocably by opiate analgesics — will make them think twice.

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Heavy Alcohol Use and Prescription Drug Abuse is Taking a Toll on American Military Troops Returning Home From Iraq and Afghanistan (Bradford Health Services)

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:18:05 +0000

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Our Nations military is facing significant behavioral challenges due to long term operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to a Department of Defense Health Behavior Survey, prescription drug abuse and heavy alcohol use is on the rise among military, veterans and their families. Bradford Health Services is pleased to support those in the military that protect us.

(PRWeb November 30, 2011)

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Waismann Method Medical Director Cautions of Increasing Numbers of Opioid Addicts

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:18:09 +0000

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New Report Finds Americans Seeking Treatment for Opioid Dependency in Record Numbers

(PRWeb July 05, 2011)

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Across Mass. heroin, opiate use at epidemic level

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:18:04 +0000

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Eastern Massachusetts outpaces much of the nation in heroin-fueled emergency room visits and admissions to state treatment programs for painkiller addictions, according to two recent federal reports on substance abuse.

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WellStep Atlanta Announces Fast Track Appointments for Addiction Treatment

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:18:05 +0000

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Pain pill addiction treatment, including Suboxone detox, and alcohol treatment in Atlanta is now available faster than ever through Well
Step Atlanta’s new Fast Track Appointment Program.

(PRWeb August 30, 2011)

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Waismann Method Medical Director Warns of Opioid-Induced Gastrointestinal Damage

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:18:04 +0000

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Opiate Dependence Expert Cautions Public About Unexpected Consequences of Long-Term Use

(PRWeb May 10, 2011)

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Narconon Arrowhead Holds Expansion Event to Reach More Addicts Who Need Recovery

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October forum introduces volunteer representatives from around the country to the workability and heart-warming results of the Narconon program so they can bring this message back to their home towns.

(PRWeb November 16, 2011)

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Dr. Sponaugle of the Florida Detox & Wellness Institute Applauds Rick Scott for signing Pill Mill” Bill

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:18:04 +0000

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The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program is not perfect, but it will enable Attorney General Pam Bondi, and her team, to focus on illegitimate pain specialists and the pain clinics whose doctors routinely prescribe opiate pain pills to out of state residents.

(PRWeb June 23, 2011)

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Kratom USA Offers New Product to Stop Opiate Withdrawal

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:18:04 +0000

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At a time in history when more Americans are addicted to prescription pain medications than any time in the past, Kratom USA is offering a new solution with their product Natural Pain Pill – a proprietary blend with the capability of restoring hope to countless thousands who have fallen prey to addiction.

(PRWeb December 11, 2011)

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