Sunday, November 10, 2013

How heroin abuse has become epidemic

Heroin-related overdoses jumped nearly 250 percent between 2010 and 2012 in Philadelphia and, depending on how they are measured, slightly more in Montgomery County. In Kentucky, they quadrupled in just one year....How heroin abuse has become epidemic

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Recovering addicts learned from their past drug use - Northwest Herald

Recovering addicts learned from their past drug useNorthwest HeraldChris Reed (far right) and Ryan Hagen talk about their experiences with drug addiction Tuesday while at The Other Side in Crystal Lake. Both men began using drugs in there early teens. Reed is now the president of The Other Side and New Directions ......Recovering addicts learned from their past drug use - Northwest Herald

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Heroin on the rise in Gallatin County

Gallatin County law enforcement tells us they've seen an increase in heroin distribution cases over the last six months. Folks with the Missouri River Drug Task Force tell us there was only one distribution case in all of 2011 and 2012, but in the last four or five months they've already seen three and they say they're likely connected....Heroin on the rise in Gallatin County

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Monday, November 4, 2013

Former Pill, Heroin Addict Says Monthly Injections Helps him Fight Drug Cravings - WSAW

Former Pill, Heroin Addict Says Monthly Injections Helps him Fight Drug CravingsWSAWI was good.... running the bases I broke my ankle around eight years ago", Explains Travis Brugger, 41, for his addiction to painkillers and then heroin. "When my prescription ran out I found them [pills] on the street. I had to have … had to have ...and more »...Former Pill, Heroin Addict Says Monthly Injections Helps him Fight Drug Cravings - WSAW

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

That Other Big Afghan Crisis, the Growing Army of Addicts - New York Times

Sydney Morning Herald That Other Big Afghan Crisis, the Growing Army of AddictsNew York TimesThe number of drug users in Afghanistan is estimated to be as high as 1.6 million, or about 5.3 percent of the population, among the highest rates in the world. Nationwide, one in 10 urban households has at least one drug user, according to a recent ...Junkie ghettos tell of country's growing addictionSydney Mornin...That Other Big Afghan Crisis, the Growing Army of Addicts - New York Times

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Saturday, November 2, 2013

With Rise Of Painkiller Abuse, A Closer Look At Heroin

The rate of heroin use is up, and federal data shows that nearly 80 percent of people using the illegal drug had previously abused prescription painkillers. One doctor says addiction to painkillers must be treated — and prescriptions regulated — in part to stymie the draw to heroin....With Rise Of Painkiller Abuse, A Closer Look At Heroin

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Friday, November 1, 2013

Addiction specialists raise alarm about flesh-eating drug

Local health workers are hoping to prevent the spread of an addictive new flesh-eating drug that is more dangerous than heroin as it makes its way to the Bay Area. In San Francisco's notorious Tenderloin, addicts are as common as cigarettes. Anyone looking can find opiates in a myriad of forms from pills to heroin. "I was always looking for something better something stronger," a young ......Addiction specialists raise alarm about flesh-eating drug

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Accused Walmart meat stabber blames heroin addiction - KOMO News

Accused Walmart meat stabber blames heroin addictionKOMO NewsAccused Walmart meat stabber blames heroin addiction. By Michelle Esteban Published: Oct 28, 2013 at 5:25 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 28, 2013 at 6:35 PM PDT. Share this story. Comments; print · email · Accused Walmart meat stabber blames heroin ...and more »...Accused Walmart meat stabber blames heroin addiction - KOMO News

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Heroin use growing in Duluth, police chief says - MinnPost.com

MinnPost.com Heroin use growing in Duluth, police chief saysMinnPost.comPeter Passi of the Duluth News-Tribune went to Monday's city council meeting and heard from two people intimately aware of Duluth's heroin problem. Duluth Police Chief Gordon Ramsay said police began to see widespread use of opiate-based drugs in ...Recovering Heroin addict shares story to shed light on dangers of drugNorthland's ...Heroin use growing in Duluth, police chief says - MinnPost.com

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Monday, October 28, 2013

'I Was A Homeless Junkie'

- Monroe News photo by KIM BRENT Twenty-eight-year-old Joshua Moran battled a heroin addiction for years. It sent him in and out of rehab, in and out of jail multiple times and cost him not only his freedom, but his job and loved ones, as well....'I Was A Homeless Junkie'

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Acrobat recounts descent from talented gymnast to heroin user, then back again

More than a decade after Joe Putignano traded his first love – gymnastics – for his love of an opiate high, he's now an aerial acrobat with Cirque du Soleil. Putignano, 36, who grew up in Raynham and Hull, is also touring the East Coast to promote his new autobiography, “Acrobaddict.”  ...Acrobat recounts descent from talented gymnast to heroin user, then back again

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Saturday, October 26, 2013

LePage: Heroin becoming drug of choice in state - Morning Sentinel

LePage: Heroin becoming drug of choice in stateMorning SentinelWhat they learned in their closed-door meetings was, among other things, that just as society is making headway against prescription drug abuse, the problem of heroin use is growing. “Heroin is becomin...LePage: Heroin becoming drug of choice in state - Morning Sentinel

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Friday, October 25, 2013

Alleged Serial Burglar Needed Cash To Feed Heroin Addiction - Patch.com

Alleged Serial Burglar Needed Cash To Feed Heroin AddictionPatch.comBennett, who is being held on $100,000 cash bail in connection to a multi-jurisdictional investigation into burglaries on the South Fork, is an addict who turned to break-ins to raise money for his...Alleged Serial Burglar Needed Cash To Feed Heroin Addiction - Patch.com

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Krokodil use reportedly spreading: What makes dangerous drug so addictive? - CBS News

International Business Times Krokodil use reportedly spreading: What makes dangerous drug so addictive?CBS NewsMore cases of Krokodil use are reportedly popping up around the United States, prompting some medical professionals to warn that the addictive, poisonous drug has reached American shor...Krokodil use reportedly spreading: What makes dangerous drug so addictive? - CBS News

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Heroin use epidemic in Cape Region - Cape Gazette

Heroin use epidemic in Cape RegionCape GazetteRecent stories in the Cape Gazette document a deeply troubling fact: Heroin use is now commonplace across the Cape Region. It is cheap, easy to obtain and users no longer need a needle to get high. People of all income levels, education and ages are ......Heroin use epidemic in Cape Region - Cape Gazette

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Monday, October 21, 2013

Marinette lawmaker confronts daughter's heroin addiction, seeks new legislation - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Marinette lawmaker confronts daughter's heroin addiction, seeks new legislationMilwaukee Journal Sentinel"You face it, head on," says John Nygren, co-chair of the powerful Joint Finance Committee. There are no sure things about Cassie Nygren, whether she'll kick heroin once and for all or succumb to the all-too-familiar cycle of addiction, recovery and ......Marinette lawmaker confronts daughter's heroin addiction, seeks new legislation - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Commentary: Bipartisan agreement on the battle against prescription drug abuse - Wooster Daily Record

Commentary: Bipartisan agreement on the battle against prescription drug abuseWooster Daily RecordCOLUMBUS -- There's a lot of contention here at the Statehouse between Republicans and Democrats and Republicans and Republicans and Democrats and Democrats. Debates over issues like Medicaid expansion, abortion, school funding and tax policy ...and more »...Commentary: Bipartisan agreement on the battle against prescription drug abuse - Wooster Daily Record

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Experts offer advice on heroin abuse in N.J. - Cherry Hill Courier Post

Experts offer advice on heroin abuse in N.J.Cherry Hill Courier PostTRENTON — Seeking to curb the unprecedented abuse of heroin and opiates in New Jersey, state lawmakers Thursday took the first step toward comprehensive reforms of the state's approach to substance abuse treatment and prevention. Experts from the ......Experts offer advice on heroin abuse in N.J. - Cherry Hill Courier Post

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Local officials, addiction counselors seeing increase in heroin deaths - FOX 8 News WVUE-TV

Local officials, addiction counselors seeing increase in heroin deathsFOX 8 News WVUE-TVWhen Kevin began struggling with a heroin addiction, he reached out to his mom and dad for help. "We sent him to a place in Texas and he was there for 30 days," Ryan said. "He gained weight, like 15 pounds. He came back and he had a whole new attitude.and more »...Local officials, addiction counselors seeing increase in heroin deaths - FOX 8 News WVUE-TV

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Monday, October 14, 2013

Waukesha County DA announces attorney general candidacy

WAUKESHA, Wis. -- Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel formally announced Monday he will run for Wisconsin attorney general, saying he has honed the skills he'll need in the position and is ready to push back hard against rampant heroin addicti...Waukesha County DA announces attorney general candidacy

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

The Strokes - Albert Hammond, Jr.: 'Heroin Addiction Drove Me Insane' - Contactmusic.com

Gigwise The Strokes - Albert Hammond, Jr.: 'Heroin Addiction Drove Me Insane'Contactmusic.comThe Strokes star Albert Hammond, Jr. has told how his crippling addition to heroin and cocaine left him fearing for his sanity and drove him to the brink of death. The guitarist revealed last month (Sept13) that he had been hooked on the killer drugs ...Albert Hammond Jr reveals The Strokes' concern he would kill himself Solo star ...Gigwiseall 3 news articles »...The Strokes - Albert Hammond, Jr.: 'Heroin Addiction Drove Me Insane' - Contactmusic.com

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

Fatal addiction: Britain's 6200 state-sponsored drug addicts hooked on heroin ... - Daily Mail

Fatal addiction: Britain's 6200 state-sponsored drug addicts hooked on heroin ...Daily MailThousands of drug addicts have spent more than a decade hooked on a heroin substitute prescribed by the NHS at a cost of £200 million, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Doctors prescribe the opiate drug methadone hydrochloride to help hard-drug users ...and more »...Fatal addiction: Britain's 6200 state-sponsored drug addicts hooked on heroin ... - Daily Mail

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

WASHTENAW COUNTY: New "Beyond The Badge" episode talks about drug ... - Heritage Newspapers

WASHTENAW COUNTY: New "Beyond The Badge" episode talks about drug ...Heritage NewspapersView and purchase photos. Drug addiction, its role in the majority of all crime, and avenues to recovery were topics of the second episode of "Beyond The Badge" featuring the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. The episode of the web-based show can be ......WASHTENAW COUNTY: New "Beyond The Badge" episode talks about drug ... - Heritage Newspapers

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Recovered heroin addict has message for parents - HLNtv.com

Recovered heroin addict has message for parentsHLNtv.comPhil Drewiske struggled with his heroin addiction for years. Now at 23, he wants to start over to ensure a better future for himself. He shares his story with HLN's Raising America. For more conversations like this, watch Raising America every week day ...and more »...Recovered heroin addict has message for parents - HLNtv.com

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Judges in Ohio use injections to combat drug addiction - Youngstown Vindicator

Judges in Ohio use injections to combat drug addictionYoungstown VindicatorSome Ohio judges are using a controversial and expensive injection therapy to battle drug addiction. Several years ago the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of a drug injected once a month, known as Vivitrol. The injections ...Judges in Ohio use injections to combat drug addiction - Youngstown Vindicator

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Utah woman says goodbye to heroin, hooking, homelessness - Salt Lake Tribune

Utah woman says goodbye to heroin, hooking, homelessnessSalt Lake TribuneBy Christopher Smart. | The Salt Lake Tribune. First Published Oct 05 2013 05:08 pm • Updated 2 minutes ago. Gina Salazar made it out. The 45-year-old Salt Lake City woman said goodbye to homelessness, heroin addiction and prostitution. Tweet. Photos....Utah woman says goodbye to heroin, hooking, homelessness - Salt Lake Tribune

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Showing promise in BC, prescription heroin now in peril - The Globe and Mail

Showing promise in BC, prescription heroin now in perilThe Globe and MailAt 59, Doug Lidstrom says he is close to overcoming the heroin addiction that has dominated three-quarters of his life. Participation in a groundbreaking clinical trial has helped stabilize his habits and, perhaps within weeks, he will be among the ......Showing promise in BC, prescription heroin now in peril - The Globe and Mail

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Friday, October 4, 2013

Ottawa vetoes prescription heroin treatment for addicts - The Globe and Mail

CityNews Ottawa vetoes prescription heroin treatment for addictsThe Globe and MailSeverely entrenched addicts who were recently granted Health Canada authorization to receive prescription heroin – a first in the country – will explore their legal options after the federal government announced it has banned the practice, effective ...The politics of the heroin addictMacleans.ca (blog)Ambrose closes 'loopholes' in program that provides some addicts heroinCityNewsHeroin-use loophole attacked, closed by Health Minister Rona Amb...Ottawa vetoes prescription heroin treatment for addicts - The Globe and Mail

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

EXCLUSIVE! Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Dishes Dirty Deets On Past Drug ... - PerezHilton.com

EXCLUSIVE! Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Dishes Dirty Deets On Past Drug ...PerezHilton.comBeing in the Backstreet Boys may sound like a one-way ticket to easy, breezy living, but that's not necessarily the case! Nick Carter — the boy band's youngest member by far — hasn't had the easiest life! He was pulled into the limelight at 13 and ......EXCLUSIVE! Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Dishes Dirty Deets On Past Drug ... - PerezHilton.com

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Drug abuse epidemic is 'everybody's problem,' Frederick County sheriff says - Frederick News Post (subscription)

Drug abuse epidemic is 'everybody's problem,' Frederick County sheriff saysFrederick News Post (subscription)“It's everybody's problem in this country,” Jenkins told the room. Prescription drug abuse is increasingly leading to heroin addiction and heroin overdoses are on the rise, he said. A panel of experts who deal with the drug-related behavior included ...and more »...Drug abuse epidemic is 'everybody's problem,' Frederick County sheriff says - Frederick News Post (subscription)

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Sunday, September 29, 2013

The heroin trail

At 13, he began drinking and smoking cigarettes. That was the beginning of the end. By the 10th grade, Erik Coolbaugh was in rehabilitation. He began keeping a journal detailing the drugs he took: marijuana, pills, opium, morphine, cocaine, ecstasy, hero...The heroin trail

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

A mother's mission: Daughter's battle with heroin addiction prompts woman to ... - Journal Times

A mother's mission: Daughter's battle with heroin addiction prompts woman to ...Journal TimesIn pleasant weather, Kellie Levans can be seen sitting outside her record store in a Packers chair, saying “hi” to shoppers strolling along Pine Street in Burlington and chatting w...A mother's mission: Daughter's battle with heroin addiction prompts woman to ... - Journal Times

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Horrific images of drug-users eaten alive by flesh-eating illness caused by ... - Daily Mail

Daily Mail Horrific images of drug-users eaten alive by flesh-eating illness caused by ...Daily MailBanner's Poison Control Center most likely encountered the drug when two addicts arrived in emergency rooms with their flesh hanging off their body, exposing bone or with skin resembling that of a crocodile, hence its name. Scroll Down for Video ...and more »...Horrific images of drug-users eaten alive by flesh-eating illness caused by ... - Daily Mail

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Jada Pinkett Smith Drug Addiction, Eating Disorder? Shocking Facebook Post ... - Hollywood Take

Hollywood Take Jada Pinkett Smith Drug Addiction, Eating Disorder? Shocking Facebook Post ...Hollywood TakeWas Jada Pinkett Smith a drug addict? The actress hinted that she may have suffered from a drug problem and eating disorder in a cryptic Facebook post. In the post, Smith said she has suffered from “many addictions, of several kinds,” but did not ...Jada Pinkett Smit...Jada Pinkett Smith Drug Addiction, Eating Disorder? Shocking Facebook Post ... - Hollywood Take

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Monday, September 23, 2013

Heroin extends grip to suburbs

Heroin is cheap, deadly — and surging in popularity. Long stereotyped as an inner-city scourge, Capital Region authorities say heroin is flourishing beyond its traditional boundaries and is now an alarming problem in places where its use was once rare. Officials in suburban areas, in particular, blame the drug for a growing number of arrests and overdoses. It only took a couple months of use ......Heroin extends grip to suburbs

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Jane Lynch addresses Cory Monteith's drug addiction in her Emmys tribute to ... - NEWS.com.au

Enstarz Jane Lynch addresses Cory Monteith's drug addiction in her Emmys tribute to ...NEWS.com.au... Lynch has used her tribute to late Glee co-star Cory Monteith on the Emmy Awards to highlight the dangers of addiction. Lynch said Monteith's July heroin overdose at age 31 was due to the "rapacious, senseless destruction that is brought on by ...Emmys Cory Monteith Tribute: 'He Was Not Perfect'Hollywood ReporterCory Monteith's Mom: 'Glee' Star is ...Jane Lynch addresses Cory Monteith's drug addiction in her Emmys tribute to ... - NEWS.com.au

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Friday, September 20, 2013

Decision to give addicts in treatment heroin access won't happen again: Ambrose - GlobalPost

Toronto Star Decision to give addicts in treatment heroin access won't happen again: AmbroseGlobalPostOTTAWA - Health Minister Rona Ambrose says her department's decision to provide heroin to certain addicts under a special access program is wrong and won't happen again. The program is designed to allow patients in exceptional cases to get ...Ambrose and Health Canada at odds over heroiniPolitics.ca (subscription)Providing heroin to junkies violates gov policy: Rona AmbroseWelland Tribuneall 18 news articles »...Decision to give addicts in treatment heroin access won't happen again: Ambrose - GlobalPost

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Substance abuse expert discusses heroin addiction - myfox8.com

Metro Substance abuse expert discusses heroin addictionmyfox8.comGlee returns to Fox next Thursday for the first time since the death of Cory Monteith. Monteith, who played Finn Hudson on the show, was found dead in July. An autopsy revealed he died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol. Substance abuse specialist ...Cast and fans of 'Glee' grieve Monteith's untimely deathkeene-equinox'Variety' questions Emmy tribute to MonteithGlobalnews.caGlee season 5 gets UK air date on SkyMetroall 52 n...Substance abuse expert discusses heroin addiction - myfox8.com

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Zac Efron: How He Hid His Alleged Drug Addiction From The World - Hollywood Life

Medical Daily Zac Efron: How He Hid His Alleged Drug Addiction From The WorldHollywood LifeZac, a seemingly straight-laced star, shocked everyone when it was revealed by his camp that he went to rehab to deal with an alleged drug addiction to cocaine and Molly! Now a source tells HollywoodLife.com how Zac was able to hide such a dark secret ...Zac Efron Secretly Goes To Rehab For Drug Abuse: Is Cocaine Hollywood's ...Medical DailyZac Efron and 4 Other Celebrit...Zac Efron: How He Hid His Alleged Drug Addiction From The World - Hollywood Life

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Monday, September 16, 2013

A costly habit to break

Addiction to opiates, whether to heroin or some natural or artificial form such as OxyContin, is exacting a high emotional and financial toll in the suburbs south of Boston, devastating families as growing numbers of young people are lost to a drug with a malignant hold few parents get wise to until it is well established.        ...A costly habit to break

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Sunday, September 15, 2013

My year as a heroin addict, by Nicky Clarke: Celebrity hairdresser reveals how ... - Daily Mail

Daily Mail My year as a heroin addict, by Nicky Clarke: Celebrity hairdresser reveals how ...Daily MailHe has styled the tresses of scores of celebrities and Royals, from Princess Diana to the Duchess of York. And he still counts the Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie among his clients. But behind Nicky Clarke's perfectly preened locks and boyish charm, he ...Nicky Clarke - Nicky Clarke Entered Rehab For Heroin AddictionContactmusic.comall 2 news articles »...My year as a heroin addict, by Nicky Clarke: Celebrity hairdresser reveals how ... - Daily Mail

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Saturday, September 14, 2013

Khloe Kardashian Blames Herself For Lamar Odom's Drug Addiction - Hollywood Life

Christian Post Khloe Kardashian Blames Herself For Lamar Odom's Drug AddictionHollywood LifeKhloe is still wearing her wedding ring and the reason may be because she reportedly feels responsible for Lamar's alleged drug addiction. Should Khloe be blaming herself? Khloe Kardashian may appear to be all smiles while out filming Keeping Up With ...Odom hit with DUI chargeFOXSports.comLamar Odom Frustrated With Khloe Kardashian Over ...Khloe Kardashian Blames Herself For Lamar Odom's Drug Addiction - Hollywood Life

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Friday, September 13, 2013

Ex-drug addict and Britpop stars' dealer from Stoke Newington tells all in memoir - Hackney Gazette

Hackney Gazette Ex-drug addict and Britpop stars' dealer from Stoke Newington tells all in memoirHackney GazetteSimon, now 45, had once been part of Oasis's entourage and the main drug dealer to the stars of the 1990s Britpop era – but he watched that er...Ex-drug addict and Britpop stars' dealer from Stoke Newington tells all in memoir - Hackney Gazette

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Lamar Odom not missing, dealing with drug issue with friends in LA hotel room ... - New York Daily News

New York Daily News Lamar Odom not missing, dealing with drug issue with friends in LA hotel room ...New York Daily NewsIn a 2011 episode of “Lamar & Khloé,” he and his wife's short-lived reality TV show, Odom talked about his father's drug addiction. “My father's a heroin addict,” Odo...Lamar Odom not missing, dealing with drug issue with friends in LA hotel room ... - New York Daily News

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Monday, August 26, 2013

Drug users in Australia being trained to inject life-saving medication ... - ABC Online

Drug users in Australia being trained to inject life-saving medication ...ABC OnlineDrug users in Australia are being trained how to inject a potentially life-saving medication in a bid to prevent people from dying from overdoses. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, has been used by paramedics for years and can act rapidly to reverse the ...and more »...Drug users in Australia being trained to inject life-saving medication ... - ABC Online

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Sunday, August 25, 2013

Saturday, August 24, 2013

High cost of drug abuse underscored in Brockton - Enterprise News

High cost of drug abuse underscored in BrocktonEnterprise NewsUnfortunately, the stigma is eroding partly because so many families in the region are touched by addiction, Coulstring said. Reports show eastern Massachusetts has the highest incidence of heroin and opiate-related emergency room visits in the U.S ...and more »...High cost of drug abuse underscored in Brockton - Enterprise News

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Mind-altering drug could offer life free of heroin - New Scientist

Mind-altering drug could offer life free of heroinNew ScientistNow I am at a small clinic in Baja California, Mexico, where I am taking part in the first trial to investigate the effectiveness of treating heroin addiction with a single dose of ibogaine – a psychoactive substance derived from the rainforest shrub ......Mind-altering drug could offer life free of heroin - New Scientist

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Home News Addicts turn to heroin, other drugs to replace... - durhamregion.com

Home News Addicts turn to heroin, other drugs to replace...durhamregion.comOfficials from Pinewood and the John Howard Society report changes last year to the availability of OxyContin, a brand name for oxycodone, has had a major impact on Durham opiate drug users, plunging some into crisis....Home News Addicts turn to heroin, other drugs to replace... - durhamregion.com

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Leif Garrett talks drug addiction, warns Justin Bieber of pitfalls of fame - Examiner.com

Examiner.com Leif Garrett talks drug addiction, warns Justin Bieber of pitfalls of fameExaminer.comFormer teen idol Leif Garrett is doing well these days after struggling with a harrowing decades-long drug addiction that destroyed his career, health and life at the height of his fame. Garret...Leif Garrett talks drug addiction, warns Justin Bieber of pitfalls of fame - Examiner.com

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Monday, August 19, 2013

Historic Utah heroin bust may have impacted many lives - Salt Lake Tribune

Historic Utah heroin bust may have impacted many livesSalt Lake TribuneJosh Leland knows a few things about heroin addiction. He knows that a lighter, a hollowed out pen and a square of tinfoil can be the difference between euphoria and depression. He knows the best way to consistently have cash on hand ...Historic Utah heroin bust may have impacted many lives - Salt Lake Tribune

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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Historic Utah heroin bust may have impacted many lives

Josh Leland knows a few things about heroin addiction. He knows that a lighter, a hollowed out pen and a square of tinfoil can be the difference between euphoria and depression. He knows the best way to consistently have cash on hand is by working restaurant jobs — tip money is essential when that early-morning dope sick creeps through your system. He knows pawn shops don’t ask questions ......Historic Utah heroin bust may have impacted many lives

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