Be Well: Addiction – 12 Steps (3 of 6)

Be Well: Addiction – 12 Steps (3 of 6) – Charlene tells the story of how she got sober after 30 years of drug and alcohol addiction with the help of 12 step programs. Learn how they work and how eff…

Oklahoma dental board may institute routine inspections

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(AP) — The state dental board in Oklahoma says it doesn't do routine inspections of dental and oral surgeon clinics — because it's too busy chasing complaints, including those involving misused drugs and possible sexual misconduct. But the executive …
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Advocates roll out initiative to legalize marijuana use in Portland

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Boyer, the Maine political director for the Marijuana Policy Project, said marijuana is safer for consumers and the community, less harmful and addictive and not a contributor to violent and reckless behavior. "… It is irrational to punish adults …
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woman will testify against son in fatal drug case

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Carolyn Stedronsky, 52, of the 35000 block of North Milwaukee Avenue, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of unlawful possession of drugs, a class 2 felony that could put her behind bars for up to 7 years. Advertisement. Trial for Ingleside woman, son …
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Officers receive in-depth lesson on prescription medication abuse

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A group of Maine police officers went back to school on Thursday and spent the day learning about how to better deal with prescription drug abuse and trafficking. Purdue Pharma L.P, FBI-LEEDA and the Portland Police Department hosted the full-day …
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