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Jenna Jameson Says She Watched 'Addict' Tito Ortiz Fake UFC Drug Tests
Jameson continued on, threatening to provide proof of Ortiz's drug use while claiming that her ex-husband abused drugs throughout their relationship. Later on, Jameson attempted to make good on her claim, posting a photo on Twitter that allegedly shows …
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Matthew Perry's Drug Addiction And Road To Recovery: 'I Was A Sick Guy'
Matthew Perry revealed to ABC News Wednesday morning that he struggled with depression, alcohol and prescription drug abuse throughout his tenure on the show, which went off the air in 2004, and beyond. Looking back, Perry said he was "a sick guy" …
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Florida Drug Rehab Joins State in Fighting Prescription Drug Addiction
Destination Hope, a nationally recognized substance abuse and mental health treatment facility located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is working to combat Florida's addiction to legal substances in coordination with statewide efforts to reduce the number …
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ADHD Meds May Not Up Drug Abuse Risk in Adulthood
"This is a finding that will reassure families that there is no worry later on of the risk of drug abuse," said Dr. Rani Gereige, a professor of pediatrics and director of medical education at Miami Children's Hospital. "This worry should not be an …
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Drug abuse in Europe under mysterious assault
The European Union's drug agency has warned that new substances may pose unknown dangers to public health. It also says austerity budget cuts and high youth unemployment are a growing challenge in the fight against drug abuse. The addiction …
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2 Staten Island hospitals to host forums on prescription drug abuse
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – To help stem prescription drug abuse on Staten Island, those who prescribe the drugs will hold two forums next month to discuss ways they can help reverse the epidemic. Opioid painkillers — which include drugs like oxycodone and …
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ADHD Meds Don't Raise Risk of Drug Abuse in Adulthood: Review
"Previously, there was evidence for both increased risk and decreased risk for substance problems related to stimulant medication in the treatment of ADHD," said study author Kathryn Humphreys, a doctoral student in psychology at University of …
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Both sides of methadone clinic issue have say at public hearing
… areas, spoke first at the hearing and said the convenience of the facility in East Tennessee — an area that Kester said previously has around 1,000 people seeking opiate-addiction and prescription drug abuse treatment — would eliminate those …
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LA County supervisors vote to research renovating jail to treat mental health
UPDATE 12:58 p.m. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to research turning a wing of Men's Central Jail into a mental health and substance abuse treatment facility. Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, who introduced the motion, called …
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Illicit and Prescription Drug Abuse is a problem we all face; help prevent it
By being involved early and consistently, you can help prevent problems before they occur. Parents should also securely store prescription drugs and dispose of unused supplies. Everyone knows someone who may have a problem with drugs or alcohol.
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Many parents unaware their kids use 'study drugs' like Adderall
The new finding highlights the growing issue of stimulant drug abuse, in which teens take stimulant medication to help them study for a test or stay awake to do homework. Such medications are prescribed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Rumors swirl of Lady Gaga checking into Malibu drug rehab (Video)
CelebDirtyLaundry reported on April 30 that Lady Gaga is alleged to have recently checked herself into a rehab facility in Malibu, CA to deal with an undisclosed substance abuse problem. Lady Gaga has been upfront in the past that she was once addicted …
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Urban Outfitters Raises Concerns About Prescription Drug Abuse, Passages
Urban Outfitters Raises Concerns About Prescription Drug Abuse, Passages Malibu Comments on The Popular Retailer's Controversial Product Line. The new line of hipster related products includes flasks, pint glasses, and shot glasses made to look like …
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Charlie Sheen reverts to birth name
I was born in New York and grew up in Malibu. "I wish I …. Amanda Bynes' parents don't think she needs to go to rehab. The 'She's The … A source told gossip website RadarOnline.com that her family don't think her "problem is rooted in an addiction …
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