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Child abuse is a frustrating maze of complexities
Even though children are being hurt behind the doors of mobile homes and mansions alike, nationally renowned Asheville pediatrician Dr. Olson Huff said he believes the causes of physical abuse are often tied directly to poverty, which in turn is tied …
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Pilot Dauphin County program helps prison inmates continue substance abuse …
The pilot, which involves Dauphin County and five other counties, will make sure inmates who have court-ordered drug and alcohol abuse counseling are enrolled in medical assistance and connected with an outpatient counseling service before they leave …
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Question by Devoidance: If one goes to a doctor for assistance in kicking painkiller addiction, do they get put on a “list”?
I had a series of fairly severe injuries that wound up with me prescribed percocet and then norco. I was on the two for about six months. When I’d healed and tried to stop taking them, I suffered terrible withdrawal symptoms, and, as a result, wound up buying more black market. That was a year ago.

Now, I know the smart thing would have been to tell my doctor that this was happening when I’d first been slated to stop taking them, but, in truth, I’d liked the effects and they were available. Now, in retrospect, I see how incredibly stupid I was.    Read more...

Love Addiction – Nadia Bazzy — 10/21/2011 – YMA Friday Program.

A look back at TPD's initial citizens academy
Boyer said a person cannot quit heroin cold turkey. The user needs medical assistance to quit. The biggest lesson I took from from Tuesday's class: Drug abuse and addiction can happen to any family. It truly does not discriminate. Thank you to Boyer …
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